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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T193000
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SUMMARY:Rock Voices – West Hartford Spring 2026 Concert
DESCRIPTION:Clear\, immediate steps for local government staff and officials when federal immigration enforcement activity occurs in or around city facilities. This protocol outlines how local governments can respond in a coordinated\, lawful\, and consistent manner when federal immigration agents are present. It is designed to help staff act quickly\, follow established procedures\, and maintain access to public services while protecting the integrity of local operations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Immediate ActionFacility ProtocolsStaff ResponseLaw EnforcementDocumentationCommunicationsRelated Resources								\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					If federal agents are present:				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Verify warrant type						\n					\n				\n									\n						Confirm whether agents have a valid judicial warrant before allowing access beyond public areas.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Document all interactions						\n					\n				\n									\n						Record names\, agencies\, badge numbers\, time\, and actions taken.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Do not allow access to non-public areas						\n					\n				\n									\n						Limit access to restricted spaces unless proper legal authorization is provided.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Contact legal counsel						\n					\n				\n									\n						Notify the city attorney or designated legal authority for guidance.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Activate internal protocol						\n					\n				\n									\n						Alert department leadership and follow established procedures.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n					FACILITY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS				\n				\n									When Agents Arrive at a City FacilityDirect all agents to a public reception areaRequest identification and agency informationDo not grant access to non-public areas without a judicial warrantDo not allow use of city property for staging or operationsFollow internal escalation procedures immediatelyFacility Preparedness (Pre-Event)Clearly define public vs. non-public areas in all facilitiesPost signage indicating restricted access zonesEnsure staff understand who has authority to grant accessIdentify high-risk locations (schools\, health centers\, etc.)								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					STAFF RESPONSE & TRAINING				\n				\n									Staff ResponsibilitiesFollow established protocols at all timesDo not make independent legal decisionsRefer all enforcement requests to supervisors or legal counselMaintain professionalism and consistencyTraining PrioritiesLocal governments should ensure that frontline staff are trained in: Access control proceduresEscalation and reporting protocolsDocumentation requirementsCommunication expectationsConsistent training ensures uniform response across departments and locations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION				\n				\n									Local Law Enforcement RoleMaintain independence from federal enforcement operationsFollow local policies and constitutional requirementsCoordinate with city leadership and legal counselKey PracticesClearly identify officers at all timesUse body cameras where requiredDocument all interactions with federal agentsMaintain transparency and accountabilityLocal jurisdictions may establish additional guidance for how police interact with federal agencies during enforcement activity. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					DOCUMENTATION & ACCOUNTABILITY				\n				\n									What to DocumentAgency involvedNames and badge numbersDate\, time\, and locationNature of the interactionAny requests made by federal agentsWhy Documentation MattersSupports legal review and oversightHelps identify patterns of activityProtects both staff and residentsEnables coordination across agenciesSome jurisdictions have established reporting systems and documentation protocols to support legal action and accountability efforts. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					COMMUNICATIONS				\n				\n									Internal CommunicationNotify leadership immediatelyCoordinate across departmentsEnsure consistent messaging internallyPublic CommunicationProvide timely\, accurate updatesAvoid speculation or unverified informationCoordinate with trusted community partnersPrepare for media inquiries if necessaryLocal governments may need to conduct rapid communication efforts during active enforcement situations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					RELATED GUIDANCE				\n				\n									Related Actions & ResourcesRestrict Use of City PropertyLabel Non-Public AreasStaff Training ProtocolsKnow Your Rights CampaignsLegal Documentation & ReportingThese provide deeper guidance on implementing the strategies outlined above. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Source: Local government actions and response strategies compiled from multiple jurisdictions as of March 2026. 								\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									< BACK TO GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
URL:https://irisct.org/event/rock-voices-west-hartford-spring-2026-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T144435
CREATED:20260331T162623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T162623Z
UID:34941-1777104000-1777118400@irisct.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Clear\, immediate steps for local government staff and officials when federal immigration enforcement activity occurs in or around city facilities. This protocol outlines how local governments can respond in a coordinated\, lawful\, and consistent manner when federal immigration agents are present. It is designed to help staff act quickly\, follow established procedures\, and maintain access to public services while protecting the integrity of local operations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Immediate ActionFacility ProtocolsStaff ResponseLaw EnforcementDocumentationCommunicationsRelated Resources								\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					If federal agents are present:				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Verify warrant type						\n					\n				\n									\n						Confirm whether agents have a valid judicial warrant before allowing access beyond public areas.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Document all interactions						\n					\n				\n									\n						Record names\, agencies\, badge numbers\, time\, and actions taken.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Do not allow access to non-public areas						\n					\n				\n									\n						Limit access to restricted spaces unless proper legal authorization is provided.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Contact legal counsel						\n					\n				\n									\n						Notify the city attorney or designated legal authority for guidance.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Activate internal protocol						\n					\n				\n									\n						Alert department leadership and follow established procedures.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n					FACILITY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS				\n				\n									When Agents Arrive at a City FacilityDirect all agents to a public reception areaRequest identification and agency informationDo not grant access to non-public areas without a judicial warrantDo not allow use of city property for staging or operationsFollow internal escalation procedures immediatelyFacility Preparedness (Pre-Event)Clearly define public vs. non-public areas in all facilitiesPost signage indicating restricted access zonesEnsure staff understand who has authority to grant accessIdentify high-risk locations (schools\, health centers\, etc.)								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					STAFF RESPONSE & TRAINING				\n				\n									Staff ResponsibilitiesFollow established protocols at all timesDo not make independent legal decisionsRefer all enforcement requests to supervisors or legal counselMaintain professionalism and consistencyTraining PrioritiesLocal governments should ensure that frontline staff are trained in: Access control proceduresEscalation and reporting protocolsDocumentation requirementsCommunication expectationsConsistent training ensures uniform response across departments and locations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION				\n				\n									Local Law Enforcement RoleMaintain independence from federal enforcement operationsFollow local policies and constitutional requirementsCoordinate with city leadership and legal counselKey PracticesClearly identify officers at all timesUse body cameras where requiredDocument all interactions with federal agentsMaintain transparency and accountabilityLocal jurisdictions may establish additional guidance for how police interact with federal agencies during enforcement activity. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					DOCUMENTATION & ACCOUNTABILITY				\n				\n									What to DocumentAgency involvedNames and badge numbersDate\, time\, and locationNature of the interactionAny requests made by federal agentsWhy Documentation MattersSupports legal review and oversightHelps identify patterns of activityProtects both staff and residentsEnables coordination across agenciesSome jurisdictions have established reporting systems and documentation protocols to support legal action and accountability efforts. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					COMMUNICATIONS				\n				\n									Internal CommunicationNotify leadership immediatelyCoordinate across departmentsEnsure consistent messaging internallyPublic CommunicationProvide timely\, accurate updatesAvoid speculation or unverified informationCoordinate with trusted community partnersPrepare for media inquiries if necessaryLocal governments may need to conduct rapid communication efforts during active enforcement situations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					RELATED GUIDANCE				\n				\n									Related Actions & ResourcesRestrict Use of City PropertyLabel Non-Public AreasStaff Training ProtocolsKnow Your Rights CampaignsLegal Documentation & ReportingThese provide deeper guidance on implementing the strategies outlined above. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Source: Local government actions and response strategies compiled from multiple jurisdictions as of March 2026. 								\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									< BACK TO GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
URL:https://irisct.org/event/connecticut-foodshare-walk-against-hunger/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260424T144435
CREATED:20260410T193537Z
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UID:35251-1783036800-1783123199@irisct.org
SUMMARY:America 250
DESCRIPTION:Clear\, immediate steps for local government staff and officials when federal immigration enforcement activity occurs in or around city facilities. This protocol outlines how local governments can respond in a coordinated\, lawful\, and consistent manner when federal immigration agents are present. It is designed to help staff act quickly\, follow established procedures\, and maintain access to public services while protecting the integrity of local operations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Immediate ActionFacility ProtocolsStaff ResponseLaw EnforcementDocumentationCommunicationsRelated Resources								\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					If federal agents are present:				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Verify warrant type						\n					\n				\n									\n						Confirm whether agents have a valid judicial warrant before allowing access beyond public areas.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Document all interactions						\n					\n				\n									\n						Record names\, agencies\, badge numbers\, time\, and actions taken.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Do not allow access to non-public areas						\n					\n				\n									\n						Limit access to restricted spaces unless proper legal authorization is provided.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Contact legal counsel						\n					\n				\n									\n						Notify the city attorney or designated legal authority for guidance.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n\n						\n				\n								\n			\n			\n						\n\n									\n						\n							Activate internal protocol						\n					\n				\n									\n						Alert department leadership and follow established procedures.					 \n				\n			\n			\n		\n						\n					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n					FACILITY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS				\n				\n									When Agents Arrive at a City FacilityDirect all agents to a public reception areaRequest identification and agency informationDo not grant access to non-public areas without a judicial warrantDo not allow use of city property for staging or operationsFollow internal escalation procedures immediatelyFacility Preparedness (Pre-Event)Clearly define public vs. non-public areas in all facilitiesPost signage indicating restricted access zonesEnsure staff understand who has authority to grant accessIdentify high-risk locations (schools\, health centers\, etc.)								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					STAFF RESPONSE & TRAINING				\n				\n									Staff ResponsibilitiesFollow established protocols at all timesDo not make independent legal decisionsRefer all enforcement requests to supervisors or legal counselMaintain professionalism and consistencyTraining PrioritiesLocal governments should ensure that frontline staff are trained in: Access control proceduresEscalation and reporting protocolsDocumentation requirementsCommunication expectationsConsistent training ensures uniform response across departments and locations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION				\n				\n									Local Law Enforcement RoleMaintain independence from federal enforcement operationsFollow local policies and constitutional requirementsCoordinate with city leadership and legal counselKey PracticesClearly identify officers at all timesUse body cameras where requiredDocument all interactions with federal agentsMaintain transparency and accountabilityLocal jurisdictions may establish additional guidance for how police interact with federal agencies during enforcement activity. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					DOCUMENTATION & ACCOUNTABILITY				\n				\n									What to DocumentAgency involvedNames and badge numbersDate\, time\, and locationNature of the interactionAny requests made by federal agentsWhy Documentation MattersSupports legal review and oversightHelps identify patterns of activityProtects both staff and residentsEnables coordination across agenciesSome jurisdictions have established reporting systems and documentation protocols to support legal action and accountability efforts. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					COMMUNICATIONS				\n				\n									Internal CommunicationNotify leadership immediatelyCoordinate across departmentsEnsure consistent messaging internallyPublic CommunicationProvide timely\, accurate updatesAvoid speculation or unverified informationCoordinate with trusted community partnersPrepare for media inquiries if necessaryLocal governments may need to conduct rapid communication efforts during active enforcement situations. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					RELATED GUIDANCE				\n				\n									Related Actions & ResourcesRestrict Use of City PropertyLabel Non-Public AreasStaff Training ProtocolsKnow Your Rights CampaignsLegal Documentation & ReportingThese provide deeper guidance on implementing the strategies outlined above. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Source: Local government actions and response strategies compiled from multiple jurisdictions as of March 2026. 								\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									< BACK TO GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
URL:https://irisct.org/event/america-250/
LOCATION:Parish House of the United Church on the Green\, 323 Temple Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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