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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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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Migrant Dies Following Crash After Suspected Smuggling Load Driver Fails to Stop for Law Enforcement | National Media Release
Tucson, Ariz.-On February 11, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Willcox Station observed a red 2003 Toyota…
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Use of Force Incident Leaves One Man Dead Following Pursuit of Suspected Smuggling Vehicle | National Media Release
On March 14, 2023, at approximately 6:18 p.m. a U.S. Border Patrol remote camera operator observed multiple suspected undocumented migrants load into a BMW…
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