CHICAGO (WLS) -- Village of Broadview officials accused United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement of endangering first responders, residents and protesters near an ICE facility through the use of tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets.

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson spoke at a news conference Tuesday and said they are conducting three separate criminal investigations into ICE.

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"From where I sit, ICE is generating criminal activity in Broadview," Mayor Katrina Thompson said.

Mayor Thompson said they have requested full cooperation from the Department of Homeland Security.

Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said the community is facing a public safety crisis.

"Our own Broadview police are routinely being exposed to

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