On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held a briefing for non-governmental organizations on training, recruitment, hiring and wellness.
Leadership from the Office of Field Operations, U.S. Border Patrol, Human Resources Management and National Recruitment, Office of Professional Responsibility, and Workforce Care Directorate provided information on these topics and responded to questions and comments.
Participants asked about the challenges of hiring and retaining medical personnel, changes in migrant processing over time, and overseas training and assistance provided by CBP. They also identified topics for future briefings including interagency coordination, USBP checkpoint operations, and updates on care in custody policies and procedures.