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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Apprehended man dies after he is found unresponsive in Laredo, Texas I-35 checkpoint detention cell | National Media Release
On February 17, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a red tractor trailer semi-truck arrived at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint located on Interstate…
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Father and daughter die after they are found floating in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas | National Media Release
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at approximately 9:44 a.m., a U.S. Border Patrol camera operator observed a large group of what was later confirmed to be…
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Migrants die after attempting to cross the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas; Border Patrol agents attempt to rescue | National Media Release
On Wednesday, October 10, 2023, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Texas National Guard personnel observed a large group of suspected migrants…
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Woman dies after she is found unresponsive in a remote location near Santa Teresa | National Media Release
On September 14, 2023, at approximately 4:19 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station encountered an unresponsive adult…
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Woman dies after presumed fall from International Border Barrier near Otay Mesa Port of Entry | National Media Release
On September 15, 2023, at approximately 2:25 p.m., a Border Patrol agent assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol Chula Vista Station arrived at a location…
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