Archive of media releases, blogs, announcements, videos and other content from previous administrations.
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May 28 marks the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the United States Border Patrol. Congress created the Border Patrol in 1924 as part of the Department…
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This week – May 1-7, 2016 – is National Travel and Tourism Week. As we gear up for the busy summer travel season, I’d like to share the many different ways…
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CBP’s workforce is full of incredibly dedicated, talented people. So when they are recognized for their abilities and for their commitment to our mission, I…
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As Commissioner of CBP, I know that our employees must be beyond reproach – not above the law. Our travel and trade stakeholders – passengers and…
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It’s a minor annoyance – you arrive in the United States after a trip abroad and a CBP Agriculture Specialist (CBPAS) takes your mangos … or that souvenir…
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For some of us, the excitement surrounding Valentine’s Day makes our hearts beat faster. This is certainly true for CBP agriculture specialists
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February 14th is Valentine’s Day. For most people, that means cards, chocolates, and flowers – usually roses. But for many CBP’s agriculture specialists,…
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Commissioner Kerlikowske congratulates
Border Patrol recipients of the IACP/Cisco
Community Policing Award. Left to right:
Commissioner…
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Every day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) combats transnational criminal organizations who smuggle narcotics and other contraband as…
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I recently returned from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference. As a former police chief, I enjoy these opportunities to…
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