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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Statement from CBP on In-Custody Death | National Media Release
On the afternoon of August 28, a 29-year-old woman tragically passed away while in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Harlingen, Texas. The woman was…
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One dead, two injured in vehicle crash following law enforcement pursuit near Willcox, Arizona | National Media Release
On August 4, 2023, at approximately 3:33 a.m., a U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned to the Willcox, Arizona Border Patrol Station was in a marked Border…
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Man dies after he is found unresponsive northwest of Santa Teresa, New Mexico | National Media Release
On Friday, July 7, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Santa Teresa New Mexico Border Patrol Station received notification…
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Woman dies after she is found in medical stress due to heat stroke in Dona Ana County | National Media Release
On Saturday July 22, 2023, at approximately 3:12 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Paso Mobile Response Team were…
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Woman dies after she is found in remote location near Three Points, Arizona | National Media Release
On Tuesday July 11, 2023, at approximately 5:19 p.m., the Tucson Tactical Operations Center received notification of a 911 call during which the caller…
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