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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Unresponsive Mexican national pronounced deceased following pursuit near Falfurrias, TX | National Media Release
On August 25, 2021, a Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS) Trooper was patrolling near County Road 214 (CO 214), approximately two miles…
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Honduran woman dies after falling off levee wall near McAllen, Texas | National Media Release
On August 21, 2021, at approximately 4:30 AM, a Border Patrol Agent assigned to the McAllen Station observed several suspected undocumented…
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Nicaraguan Man Dies After Suffering Heat Related Illness | National Media Release
On August 15, 2021, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) assigned to the Yuma Border Patrol Station apprehended a group of 27 migrants approximately 1000…
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Smuggler loses control of vehicle while evading checkpoint, causing a death and injuries to ejected passengers | National Media Release
On August 3, 2021, a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) assigned to the Las Cruces, NM, U.S. Border Patrol Station (USBP) was patrolling near a remote area on New…
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Three Fatalities in Arizona Motor Vehicle Accident | National Media Release
On August 7, 2021, at approximately 7:09 PM, a Jeep Liberty fled eastbound on State Road 86 (SR 86) after circumventing the primary inspection area of…
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