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 from unknown medical reasons after crossing the border illegally | National Media Release
On July 22, 2022, Border Patrol agents assigned to the All-Terrain Vehicle Unit from the Deming, New Mexico Border Patrol Station were following foot tracks…
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CBP Releases Findings of Investigation of Horse Patrol Activity in Del Rio, Texas | National Media Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the findings of the Office of Professional Responsibility’s investigation of the U.S…
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Failure to yield leads to fatal crash off Interstate Highway 35 in Encinal, Texas | National Media Release
On June 30, at approximately 8:28 a.m., a Jeep Wrangler circumvented the United States Border Patrol checkpoint, located at mile marker 29 of Interstate…
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Man dies following rescue attempts after being pulled from American Canal in El Paso, Texas | National Media Release
On June 8, a Border Patrol agent assigned to the El Paso U.S. Border Patrol Station was working line watch duties when he observed four suspected migrants…
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Man dies from injuries after apparent fall from the International Border Barrier near Sunland Park, N.M. | National Media Release
On June 17, at approximately 1:48 a.m., a Mobile Video Surveillance System operator observed two individuals at the International Border Barrier near…
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