Border Patrol
The Border Patrol topic provides current news and information about ongoing border protection issues and challenges.
The unit pairs Texas Highway Patrol Troopers with skilled Quarter Horses to tackle the rugged border terrain
A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job — do you have what it takes?
The U.S. southern border is being protected by a small band of deputies and police who are the front line of defense for every community in the nation
State law forbids local LE from holding undocumented immigrants solely in response to detainer requests; Douglas County sued, saying the law prevents inter-agency cooperation
San Diego County supervisors voted to prohibit its sheriff’s department from working with the agency; Sheriff Kelly Martinez said the board does not set policy for the sheriff
Amid public backlash and emotional strain, the Border Patrol’s growing chaplaincy program steps in to help agents cope with trauma and isolation
The FBI and DEA were rated the most favorably, receiving 62% and 60% favorable ratings; DHS followed with 59% approval, the DOJ at 54%, the ATF at 53% and ICE at 46%
In addition to overseeing the borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin”
The Center for Immigration Studies estimated that “the number of illegal and inadmissible migrants living in Massachusetts” was about 355,000
Chief Jim McDonnell, a 29-year LAPD veteran and former Long Beach police chief and Los Angeles County sheriff, was appointed chief in an 11-2 vote
Proposition 314 would make selling fentanyl that results in a death a felony and would criminalize the use false documents when applying for jobs or government benefits
The outcome of the 2024 election could significantly affect crime laws, immigration policies and public safety reforms, all of which have direct implications for law enforcement
The suspect fled erratically until his vehicle was brought to a stop by a PIT maneuver; he fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by Texas DPS officers
After using drills to remove a false wall, the trooper discovered 16 people “crammed inside a small compartment with no air ventilation”
“We will never allow the type of lawlessness as allegedly reported out of (Colorado), and we will stay ahead of any potential trends in gang trafficking in Wyoming,” Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak stated
If approved, Proposition 314 would give state and local LEOs the power to arrest violators and let judges order people to return to their home countries
The resolutions address concerns that the city of Lancaster’s “Welcome City” ordinance will lead to immigration issues spilling into local communities
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 1105, which will punish sheriffs who don’t notify immigration agents once they have identified that someone may be in the country illegally
Governor Ron DeSantis stated that he is deploying more than 250 state officers and soldiers as well helicopters, aircraft, drones and boats to enhance border security
The three killed in the crash were: N.Y. National Guard Officers Casey Frankoski, 28, and John Grassia, 30, who was also a state trooper, and Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, 49
The law would allow state officers to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally; people who are arrested could then agree to a Texas judge’s order to leave the country or face a misdemeanor charge
The Texas law, known as Senate Bill 4, was set to take effect March 5; the state is expected to appeal the ruling
Missouri troopers will join the state of Texas, which is conducting a separate border security operation from the U.S. Border Patrol
Known as SB 4, the Texas state law makes it a misdemeanor to cross the international border without authorization and authorizes police officers to carry out immigration enforcement
NYPD
“This is borne out of the recognition that we have a lot of vexing problems on our southern border — fentanyl scourge, transnational criminal organizations that might have a footprint into the U.S. and increasingly toward our city, and the migrant crisis,” a NYPD leader stated
“Our K-9 teams are an invaluable component of our counter-narcotics operations, providing a reliable and unequalled mobile detection capability,” said the Otay Mesa Port director
Gov. Greg Abbott predicted the number of people crossing illegally into Texas would drop by “well over 50%, maybe 75%"
New recruits who are not U.S. citizens are prohibited from gun ownership; the department is working to adjust policies to accommodate them
Officer Freddy Ortiz was 44 years old and had served the U.S. Border Patrol for 13 years
