CBP is committed to being a leader in law enforcement accountability and transparency by providing multiple ways to report incidents as well as timely, accurate and appropriate information regarding CBP-related deaths, use of force incidents and other critical incidents resulting in serious injuries. The Accountability and Transparency page provides the public with statements, policies, reports and other important information concerning critical incidents and related Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) reviews and investigations.
Statements released from previous administrations are available in the Archive.
Statements
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Woman dies after being after being smuggled across the border without water | National Media Release
On May 31, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., two migrants approached a house in Sunland Park, New Mexico and requested help. A construction worker at the…
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Migrant in medical distress from environmental exposure dies after calling Border Patrol for assistance | National Media Release
On April 27, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Border Patrol's Del Rio Sector…
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Man dies after falling from the border barrier near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry | National Media Release
This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in…
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Migrants killed after being ejected from smuggling vehicle | National Media Release
On October 22, 2024, at approximately 9:33 a.m., remote video surveillance system (RVSS) operators broadcasted information regarding potential smuggling…
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CBP Releases September 2024 Monthly Update | National Media Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for Fiscal Year 2024, including September 2024’s monthly…
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