Q Instructions: ? The Discussion Rubric explains how you will be graded. ? The discussions combined are worth 25% of your final grade. In recent years, immigration enforcement has become a sensitive political issue at the local, state, and federal levels. State legislation supporting stricter immigration enforcement and highly publicized news stories of deportations travel bans, and family separations have caused many immigrants to live in fear and to view law enforcement agencies at all levels warily. This political environment has led to strained relationships between local police agencies and the immigrant communities they serve. Reflect and Respond. In your discussion post this week, address the following: • Your perceptions of the importance of trust between community members and the police and their collective impact on public safety. • How community trust in the police can help ensure that immigrant communities are not exploited or targeted for victimization. • Suggest an innovative strategy to strengthen relationships with immigrant communities. ________________________________________ After reading the assigned materials, you will respond to the following Discussion Question using no fewer than 200 words, no later than Thursday of each week. Remember to use APA citations, and reference your sources, upon which you have based your answer. You will then respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussions with a substantial post, addressing your thoughts on their ideas and furthering the discussions. Each response post must be at least 100 words and use APA citations and references where needed.