Then everyone nearby knows ICE is in the area, and takes whatever action they need to take before ICE gets a chance to get to them too.

You can’t help being first on their list when they hit your area, but with some warning there’s a non-zero chance you can help being the second.

And every whistle, effectively helpful or not, is the sound of a neighbor who cares enough to try to have your back.

Don’t mock the whistles. They’re not there to impress you.