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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Man collapses in medical distress after illegally crossing border from Canada into Vermont; Transported to hospital and pronounced deceased | National Media Release
On February 19, at approximately 11 p.m., U.S. Border Patrol personnel operating a remote camera detected a group of three…
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Man sustains head injury and dies after fall from international boundary barrier near San Ysidro, California Port of Entry | National Media Release
On January 27, 2023, at approximately 12:08 a.m., a Border Patrol camera operator spotted a group of five suspected undocumented migrants scaling the…
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CBP Acting Commissioner Miller’s statement concerning release of body-worn camera footage | National Media Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller issued the following statement on the posting of body-worn camera footage…
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Agents fire service weapons on non-compliant man after he strikes agent with wooden club; man dies at scene | National Media Release
On April 2, 2023, at approximately 8:37 p.m., a Border Patrol agent observed a white Nissan Rogue sports utility vehicle circumvent a U.S. Border…
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Vehicle pursuit near Rodeo, New Mexico, results in one death and several injured | National Media Release
On March 23, 2023, at approximately 9:26 a.m., a Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office deputy witnessed a 2014 GMC Sierra four door pickup truck traveling…
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