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 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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Statement-Use of Force Incident-Rio Grande Valley, Texas | National Media Release
On June 18, 2022, Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol and other law enforcement entities were involved in a vehicle pursuit on Highway 281 near…
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Man dies after fall from International Border Barrier near Otay Mesa, Calif. | National Media Release
On May 6, at approximately 4:35 a.m., a Remote Video Surveillance System operator spotted a group of migrants climbing the primary and secondary…
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CBP Releases May 2022 Monthly Operational Update | National Media Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today released operational statistics for May 2022, which can be viewed on the CBP Enforcement…
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