Executive Order 14074, “Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety,” requires that federal law enforcement agencies publicly post body-worn camera policies.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is piloting a body-worn camera program for officers and agents throughout the United States. CBP's Incident-Driven Video Recording System Directive provides guidance for implementation throughout CBP. The policy went into effect in August of 2021. Throughout the pilot phase, and transition to regular use, the policy will be adhered to by all CBP employees.
In addition, CBP is committed to expeditious release of body worn camera footage consistent with CBP policy and the above referenced executive order. The precise timing of release may be impacted by a variety of factors including potential impacts to ongoing investigations.
| Date of Incident | Location | Statement | Video |
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| 9/23/2024 | Laredo, TX | U.S. Customs and Border Protection released body-worn camera footage today from a use of force incident which occurred near Laredo, Texas on September 23, 2024. The incident was captured on a Border Patrol Agent’s body worn camera. CBP is committed to being a leader in law enforcement accountability and transparency. The body-worn camera footage is being released in compliance with CBP policy. This use of force incident is being investigated by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility. At the conclusion of the investigation, CBP’s National Use of Force Review Board will review the incident, and the results of the review board’s proceedings will be released publicly on CBP’s website. |
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| 3/21/2024 | San Diego, CA | Woman dies after fall from International Border Fence near Otay Mesa Port of Entry | |
| 3/8/2024 | Calexico, CA | Driver dies in crash following failure to yield and CBP deployment of vehicle immobilization device in Winterhaven, California | |
| 3/3/2024 | San Diego, CA | Border Patrol Tactical Unit marksman fires round fatally injuring armed man assaulting migrants in the Otay Mountains | |
| 2/17/2024 | Laredo, TX | Apprehended man dies after he is found unresponsive in Laredo, Texas I-35 checkpoint detention cell | |
| 5/18/2023 | Tucson, AZ | Tucson agents involved in fatal shooting of man, while responding to shots fired call | |
| 4/2/2023 | Las Cruces, NM | CBP releases body-worn camera footage from agent-involved shooting | |
| 3/14/2023 | Sasabe, AZ | Use of force incident leaves one man dead following pursuit of suspected smuggling vehicle |