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Office of Professional Responsibility

Assistant Commissioner Matthew Klein

The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is responsible for ensuring compliance with Agency-wide programs and policies relating to corruption, investigating criminal and serious misconduct or mismanagement allegations, and executing CBP’s internal security and integrity awareness programs. To this end, OPR pre-screens job applicants, conducts background investigations and polygraph examinations, identifies suspicious activity through data analysis, investigates criminal or serious misconduct allegations, ensures employees maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism throughout their careers, and takes measures to protect CBP employees, facilities, and sensitive information from security threats. ​

Our Vision for the future is clear: Safeguard the integrity and security of CBP and strengthen public trust and confidence. ​

Our Mission is distinguished: With professionalism, accountability, and transparency, OPR serves as the premier organization to identify, mitigate, and combat threats and vulnerabilities faced by CBP’s community and operations. ​

At the highest level, OPR is charged with ensuring CBP operations, personnel, and facilities are secure and trustworthy. ​

The Office of Professional Responsibility Strategy 2024-2028 focuses on four goal areas to meet the mission accomplish the vision:

  • People is focused on attracting, developing, and maintaining a highly motivated workforce.
  • Charge calls on OPR to identify, mitigate and combat threats to CBP’s integrity and security.
  • Culture is centered on strengthening CBP’s security and integrity culture.
  • Message is focused on telling OPR’s story and deepening trust in CBP.

OPR Structure

Last Modified: Jan 30, 2025

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