Dublin police officer who offered to get Hispanic man a ‘bag of ice’ to undergo sensitivity training.
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In a video circulating online showing a Dublin police officer inside a convenience store telling a Hispanic man, “I can grab you some ice if you want,” will undergo additional training in cultural diversity and racial bias.
A press release from Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray posted to the department’s Facebook page, states:
“The video being shared does not capture the entirety of the encounter. As with any incident involving our officers, we are committed to conducting a thorough internal review to ensure our actions align with department policies, professional standards, and the law.
“Racism has no place in our community or within the Dublin Police Department. We are committed to ensuring every person is treated with dignity and respect.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to fairness and accountability, the officer involved, along with all Dublin Police Department officers, will receive additional training in cultural diversity and racial bias awareness.”
Beneath the Surface News has received the video, which appears to show an incident inside a convenience store on Saturday.
A male officer can be plainly heard, stating, “I can grab you some ice if you want,” to which the man filming the encounter says, “Excuse me? Oh, you think it’s funny?”
A female officer who does not look at the man recording can be heard saying, “We are not with ICE, we already said that.”
The male officer says, “I don’t know why you are talking to me.”
The man: “Cause I don’t want ICE or you in my driveway.”
Male officer: “Well, we haven’t been in your driveway.”
The man: “Yes, they have. I’ve been watching you guys.”
Male officer: “That’s cool.”
The male officer then repeats his offer to get the man a bag of ice as he walks right in front of the camera.
The man filming says, “This is gonna go viral. You have any more jokes?”
The officer says, “No, I thought that was good enough,” then the video ends
The rest of the press release states:
“The Dublin Police Department believes accountability to our community is one of the most important cornerstones of our agency.
"We understand the importance of transparency and want to address the events that occurred on July 11, 2026.
“The Dublin Police Department operates under local policies that guide our interactions and cooperation with federal immigration authorities, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“These policies are focused on individuals with prior criminal issues and are intended to ensure that all actions taken by our officers are lawful and consistent with our responsibilities to public safety.
“The three individuals detained by Dublin Police Department during yesterday’s events were not members of our local community and had previous deportation-related issues.
“All actions taken were lawful and in accordance with local policy. We do not target local businesses or schools…
“The Dublin Police Department is here to serve and work with every member of our community.
“Victims of crime will never be asked about their immigration status when seeking assistance from our department. We have supported victims in the past through the U visa process and will continue to assist eligible victims in accessing available resources and protections.
“Public safety depends on trust, cooperation, and partnership. We remain committed to working with our entire community and ensuring that every action taken by our officers is lawful, professional, and consistent with our mission to serve and protect.”
Beneath the Surface News has tried to contact the person who filmed the incident, but has not been successful.
