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 dies after he is located in medical distress near Carrizo Springs, Texas | National Media Release
On May 7, 2023, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Del Rio Border Patrol Sector Border Intelligence Center personnel received a 911 emergency call forwarded by…
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Statement from CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller on the Investigation of the in-custody death of a child | National Media Release
The recent in-custody death of an eight-year-old child in our custody in Harlingen, Texas was a deeply upsetting and unacceptable…
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June 1, 2023 Update: Death in Custody of 8-Year-Old in Harlingen, Texas | National Media Release
CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) continues to investigate the tragic death of an 8-year-old girl in U.S. Border Patrol custody, which…
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Tucson agents involved in fatal shooting of man, while responding to shots fired call | National Media Release
On May 18, at approximately 9:04 p.m., the US Border Patrol Tucson Sector Tactical Operations Center advised the Ajo Border Patrol Station…
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Statement from CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller regarding the ongoing investigation of in-custody death | National Media Release
We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an eight-year-old girl who was in CBP custody with her parents earlier this week. Consistent…
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