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= ICE Vehicle Identification = | = [[ICE]] Vehicle Identification = | ||
''How to recognize ICE and CBP vehicles in the field — including unmarked, disguised, and mixed-agency vehicles used in 2025 operations.'' | ''How to recognize [[ICE]] and CBP vehicles in the field — including unmarked, disguised, and mixed-agency vehicles used in 2025 operations.'' | ||
ICE relies heavily on vehicles rather than foot patrols. Identifying their cars, vans, and transport units is one of the most reliable ways to confirm an operation. Because ICE rarely uses clearly marked vehicles, knowing the patterns is essential for documentation and safety. | [[ICE]] relies heavily on vehicles rather than foot patrols. Identifying their cars, vans, and transport units is one of the most reliable ways to confirm an operation. Because [[ICE]] rarely uses clearly marked vehicles, knowing the patterns is essential for documentation and safety. | ||
== 1. The Most Common ICE Vehicles == | == 1. The Most Common [[ICE]] Vehicles == | ||
ICE primarily uses: | [[ICE]] primarily uses: | ||
* Unmarked SUVs (black, white, grey) | * Unmarked SUVs (black, white, grey) | ||
* Unmarked sedans | * Unmarked sedans | ||
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== 2. Lack of Markings Is Normal == | == 2. Lack of Markings Is Normal == | ||
The majority of ICE vehicles in 2025 have: | The majority of [[ICE]] vehicles in 2025 have: | ||
* **No visible agency markings** | * **No visible agency markings** | ||
* **No emergency lights on the roof** | * **No emergency lights on the roof** | ||
* **Tinted windows** | * **Tinted windows** | ||
* **Civilian license plates** | * **Civilian license plates** | ||
* **No decals, no | * **No decals, no “[[ICE]],” no “DHS,”** and no police-style striping | ||
This is intentional — ICE wants to operate without drawing attention. | This is intentional — [[ICE]] wants to operate without drawing attention. | ||
If you see 2–3 unmarked SUVs convoying together, especially with tinted windows, treat it as a potential ICE operation. | If you see 2–3 unmarked SUVs convoying together, especially with tinted windows, treat it as a potential [[ICE]] operation. | ||
== 3. License Plate Patterns == | == 3. License Plate Patterns == | ||
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== 4. Unmarked Vehicles With Hidden Lights == | == 4. Unmarked Vehicles With Hidden Lights == | ||
Some ICE SUVs have: | Some [[ICE]] SUVs have: | ||
* Interior dashboard lights | * Interior dashboard lights | ||
* Visor-mounted lights | * Visor-mounted lights | ||
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* Arrests in public spaces | * Arrests in public spaces | ||
If you see unmarked SUVs with sudden flashing interior lights, this is typical of ICE or HSI operations. | If you see unmarked SUVs with sudden flashing interior lights, this is typical of [[ICE]] or HSI operations. | ||
== 5. Transport Vans == | == 5. Transport Vans == | ||
ICE and CBP commonly transport detainees using: | [[ICE]] and CBP commonly transport detainees using: | ||
* White Ford Transit vans | * White Ford Transit vans | ||
* Chevrolet Express cargo vans | * Chevrolet Express cargo vans | ||
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== 6. Mixed Agency Vehicles: CBP, HSI, and Local Police Teams == | == 6. Mixed Agency Vehicles: CBP, HSI, and Local Police Teams == | ||
During multi-agency operations, you may see: | During multi-agency operations, you may see: | ||
* Local police cars with ICE agents embedded inside | * Local police cars with [[ICE]] agents embedded inside | ||
* CBP-marked Border Patrol SUVs (usually green stripe) | * CBP-marked Border Patrol SUVs (usually green stripe) | ||
* Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unmarked vehicles | * Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unmarked vehicles | ||
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== 7. Surveillance & Stakeout Vehicles == | == 7. Surveillance & Stakeout Vehicles == | ||
ICE sometimes uses: | [[ICE]] sometimes uses: | ||
* Unmarked sedans with tinted windows | * Unmarked sedans with tinted windows | ||
* Parked SUVs idling for long periods | * Parked SUVs idling for long periods | ||
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== 9. Red Flags for Impersonators == | == 9. Red Flags for Impersonators == | ||
Impersonation of ICE agents rose in 2024–2025, so be alert for: | Impersonation of [[ICE]] agents rose in 2024–2025, so be alert for: | ||
* Unmarked vehicles + masked individuals + no ID | * Unmarked vehicles + masked individuals + no ID | ||
* People claiming to be “police” without showing credentials | * People claiming to be “police” without showing credentials | ||