Joe Britton
ON THE RECORD · 9 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Danbury is an immigrant city, and I believe someone who is lawfully here, committed to our community, and willing to raise their hand and take an oath to protect and serve should have the opportunity to do so.”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton told Fox News Digital that lawful residents committed to the community should be able to serve as police officers.
“sends a message to our immigrant community at large that you are welcome in Danbury.”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton remarked on the 18-2 council vote approving non-citizen legal residents and DACA recipients as police officers.
“what we have here is an opportunity.”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton made the remark before the council vote on allowing non-citizens to serve as police officers.
“though this definitely wasn’t planned to be on the agenda on the end of a federal invasion of immigration officials in Danbury … I do think it's timely.”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton said the vote's timing coincided with federal ICE operations that resulted in over 60 arrests in the Danbury area.
“There is no reason to vote against this, and if you do vote against this, I truly question your moral compass,”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton urged fellow council members to vote in favor of the measure allowing non-citizens to serve as police officers.
“every applicant must still satisfy the same training, background, character, and certification requirements required of any other officer,”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton noted that all applicants must meet the same training, background, character, and certification requirements as any other officer.
“is legal, it's allowed”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton emphasized that allowing non-citizen legal residents to serve as police officers is legal and recommended.
“this change does not lower Danbury’s standards for becoming a police officer. It simply allows otherwise qualified lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients to apply and compete for these positions.”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton told Fox News Digital the change allows lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients to apply for police positions without lowering standards.
“This was about expanding the pool of qualified applicants while maintaining the same high standards our residents expect from their police department.”
Joe Britton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Britton said the measure was about expanding the pool of qualified applicants while maintaining high standards.