Help Blow the Whistle on ICE
We're using whistles to alert neighbors when ICE activity shows up in our communities. It’s simple, legal, and rooted in protecting our immigrant families, friends, and neighbors.Why use whistles?
Whistles are loud on purpose. They bring observers out of their homes, alert nearby families, and make sure no one is taken quietly.How the Whistle System Works
Three short whistles = ICE activity nearby
One long whistle = someone may be getting detained
What to Do if You Hear Whistles
First, make sure you’re safe. Don’t rush or escalate.
If it’s safe to do so, step outside and be visible. ICE relies on people not watching. If you are undocumented, stay inside.
Document what you can using a camera or pen and paper: names, time, location, vehicles, badge numbers.
Don’t engage agents! Your presence matters more than confrontation.
After Someone is Detained
Post a simple “Taken Here” notice so neighbors know what happened.
Share details with local immigrant rights or rapid response groups so families aren’t left trying to piece things together alone.
Report ICE Activity
Arizona has several community-run hotlines where ICE activity can be reported. Which number to use depends on where you are in the state.
Text or Call
Websites
Resources and Downloads
- RAZE: Know Your Rights Poster
- Know Your Rights Cards | Spanish/English
- Know Your Rights Cards | Other Languages
- Free Virtual Know Your Rights Training | RAZE
- Whistle Kit Directions (what to include, how to fold/assemble)
- Whistles: 3D Printing Instructions
- Legal Resources | ACLU
- ICE Locator in case of detention
Spread the Word!
Leave a few whistle kits in a community fridge or Little Free Library
Share the whistle instructions online or printing them out
Pass along this site to people who would actually use it
Explain the whistle codes at meetings, potlucks, or church halls
Talk with neighbors and make a simple plan together
Tell one person who tells another and so on ... :)