CBP Border Patrol

The priority mission of the Border Patrol is preventing terrorists and terrorists weapons, including weapons of mass destruction, from entering the United States. Border Patrol Agents patrol nearly 6,000 miles of international land border with Canada and Mexico and nearly 2,000 miles of coastal border. Undaunted by scorching desert heat or freezing northern winters, they work tirelessly as vigilant protectors of our Nation's borders.

- Statement of Chief David V. Aguilar, CBP Border Patrol on Congressman Reyes' Selection as Incoming Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- 12/04/2006

- President Bush Signs the Secure Fence Act of 2006
- 10/26/2006
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham and Border Patrol Chief David V. Aguilar were present as the President signed the Secure Fence Act.

- CBP Border Patrol Overview- 01/11/2006
The CBP Border Patrol is the mobile uniformed law enforcement arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It was officially established on May 28, 1924 by an act of Congress passed in response to increasing illegal immigration.

Border Security and Immigration Reform
President Bush outlines his vision for comprehensive immigration reform.

- National Border Patrol Strategy- 03/28/2005
"The priority mission of CBP, specifically including all Border Patrol Agents, is homeland security - nothing less than preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons - including potential weapons of mass destruction - from entering the United States." - Former Commissioner Robert C. Bonner
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U.S. Border Patrol Sectors
The U.S. Border Patrol has 20 sectors responsible for detecting, interdicting and apprehending those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle people, including terrorists, or contraband, including weapons of mass destruction, across U.S. borders between official ports of entry.

- Border Safety Initiative
- 09/09/2005
The Border Safety Initiative (BSI) has two main objectives: the reduction of injuries and the prevention of deaths in the southwest border region.

- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA) requests related to the Office of Border Patrol

U.S. Border Patrol Officer Memorial
Appointees to this position will be required to [serve] along the two international boundary lines and at other assigned places ... The conditions under which this work is carried on are closely comparable in nature and requirements to the duties of a soldier under actual field conditions. ... The work may, for this reason, be attended with some risk and personal danger.

From the first Border Patrol Vacancy Announcement
October 8, 1924


- U.S./Mexico Repatriation Technical Working Group - Interior Repatriation Program Evaluation – Joint Report- 06/08/2005
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- PAL: Pre-enrolled Access Lane Enrollment

- Border Safety Initiative Notable Rescues
- 04/27/2006

- U.S. Border Patrol History
- 07/15/2003

BORSTAR

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