The CBP FOIA Reading Room serves as a central resource for public access to government records, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(2). This room supports transparency and accountability by providing direct access to essential records and information. Visitors can review reports, policies, and other official documents to gain insight into government operations.
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No Fear Act | Significant Records of Interest
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to a workplace free from harassment, unlawful discrimination, and reprisal. All employees must refrain from engaging in
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Preventing and Addressing Workplace Harassment | Significant Records of Interest
This course will define harassment, as prohibited by DHS policy, and explain how DHS's definition of harassment is broader than the legal definition of harassment
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Preventing and Addressing Sexual Abuse in CBP Holding Facilites | Significant Records of Interest
This course implements specific training requirements mandated by DHS to prevent, detect and respond to sexual abuse and assault in confinement facilities.
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Texas Buoy/Wire Barrier | Significant Records of Interest
Records released regarding the Texas Buoy Barrier along the Rio Grande.
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CBP Office of the Chief Medical Officer Guidance | Directives
The Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) serves as the principal health and medical advisory office for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). OCMO
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Requirement to Use Legal Nonpolitical Terminology | Significant Records of Interest
A memorandum to all U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offices on the updated requirement to use legal, nonpolitical terminology, which goes into effect immediately.
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Border Search Of Electronic Devices | Significant Records of Interest
CBP is authorized to inspect all merchandise and persons crossing the border, both inbound and outbound, pursuant to its authority to conduct border searches to
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This directive is related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection law enforcement responses to certain crimes, incidents, and imminent life-threatening emergencies and federal, state, local
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Monthly FOIA Logs CY 2024 | FOIA Logs
The following documents are the monthly FOIA logs for calendar year 2024.
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Civil Unrest and Disturbance Related to the Death of George Floyd Released by CBP | Significant Records of Interest
Associated audio and video located at:
CU Part 1:
(Civil Unrest) AMO UAS Flight 5/29/20 (Minneapolis, MN) SOG Chief Sullivan for WSJ on Portland Portland
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