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ICE-allied police chief in Springdale faced lawsuits and allegations before clashes with critics
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Caption: Springdale Borough Police Chief Derek Dayoub, right, listens as Springdale resident Ian Hill, center, talks during public comment at the borough’s council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the borough building. Hill raised concerns regarding his past interaction with the chief, and asked for accountability and transparency around the department’s 287(g) agreement with ICE. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/Pittsburgh’s Public Source)