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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Migrant taken to the hospital for pneumonia, dies from a head injury incurred at the hospital after being released from CBP custody | National Media Release
On March 16, 2024, at approximately 5:23 a.m., a Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Trooper encountered and arrested an undocumented female…
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Undocumented Migrant Suffers Fatal Heart Attack | National Media Release
On March 12, 2024, at approximately 6:39 a.m., Champlain Border Patrol agents responded to a call about three individuals walking on Perry…
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Two men dead after they were ejected from a vehicle in rollover crash near Cotulla, Texas | National Media Release
On March 27, 2024, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned to the Cotulla Station notified agents by telephone of suspected human…
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First of all, I just want to say thank you for the introduction. You are all true partners of US Customs and Border Protection, and more importantly, true…
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Woman dies after she is found unresponsive northwest of San Luis Port of Entry | National Media Release
On December 11, 2023, at approximately 2:24 p.m., a Border Patrol agent assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Station was flagged down…
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