In March 2026, the Chula Vista City Council adopted the Safe Neighbor Ordinance (CVMC 2.19), establishing protections to ensure that City facilities and contracts are not utilized in a manner that facilitates discrimination, unlawful detention, or the criminalization of individuals based on immigration status.

The ordinance made certain guidelines governing access to City facilities, participation with federal law enforcement entities, contractor compliance, and reporting requirements.

Semiannual reporting includes information on Joint Law Enforcement Task Forces, known immigration enforcement in the City and Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act forum summaries.

Read the Safe Neighbor Ordinance Compliance and Transparency Report (PDF) for the reporting period of January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.

Incidents reported below include incidents reported to Chula Vista Police Department related to federal, out-of-state law enforcement agencies, or a private party acting under color of law enforcement authority operating in Chula Vista, whether or not Chula Vista Police Department responded. Incidents are to be reported within three business days of the response and include information regarding agencies involved and judicial warrants.