Sheriff Bob Jonsen told reporters that while law enforcement will be visible to serve residents and visitors during the Seahawks-Patriots game, the department will not participate in ICE immigration enforcement or provide operational support. He urged federal partners to be transparent and to coordinate with local officials, stressing that the sheriff’s office will not change its policies.
Jonsen stressed that local officers will be on hand to keep people safe as fans arrive by train or bus, and that the public should feel free to approach uniformed personnel if they need help. He warned that if officers are masked or attempting to hide identity, that indicates a breakdown in communication, and reaffirmed the department’s decades-long effort to build community trust.
On the federal side, DHS officials indicated that enforcement operations would be part of the Super Bowl security framework. DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin Yoho said agents would conduct enforcement activities as part of safeguarding the event, and Corey Lewandowski described immigration enforcement as a presidential directive. The administration has reiterated that there will be no safe haven for people here illegally.
The overview comes as the league and the region prepare for Super Bowl LX, with coverage noting the event and the broader security posture. Notably, President Donald Trump has said he will not attend this year’s game.
