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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Two suspects die after resisting CBP efforts to inspect their vessel; 804 kg of narcotics found aboard. | National Media Release
On January 14, 2023, the Caribbean Air and Marine Operations Center detected a suspected target of interest north of Fajardo, Puerto…
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One dead; five injured in rollover crash near Las Cruces, New Mexico | National Media Release
On February 6, 2023, at approximately 12:05 a.m., a black GMC Yukon SUV approached the U.S. Border Patrol immigration checkpoint located near mile marker 26…
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Four dead; multiple injured after driver of suspected human smuggling vehicle crashes near Rio Bravo, Texas | National Media Release
On February 25, 2023, at approximately 3:35 a.m., Laredo Border Patrol Sector Communications personnel broadcasted information via…
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Man Apprehended in Remote Arizona Location Pronounced Deceased | National Media Release
On January 13, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Ajo Border Patrol Station apprehended seven undocumented migrants…
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Man dies from injuries sustained after fall from International Border Barrier near El Paso, Texas Port of Entry | National Media Release
On January 15, 2023, at approximately 10:52 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Paso Station responded to a sensor activation approximately four…
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