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U.S. Border Patrol In Buffalo Supports Special Olympics

Release Date
Tue, 02/09/2016

BUFFALO, N.Y. –U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Niagara Falls and Buffalo Border Patrol stations continued their tradition of participating and volunteering with Special Olympic events in the community of Western New York.

U.S. Border Patrol agents from Buffalo supported Special Olympics bowling event

U.S. Border Patrol agents from Buffalo supported Special Olympics bowling event

Border Patrol agents joined New York State Police officers to attend and help distribute awards at the Special Olympics bowling competition held at the AMF Airport Lanes in Cheektowaga, N.Y., on January 31 and February 7. The Special Olympics is one of many community organizations actively supported by Buffalo Sector Border Patrol.

Niagara Falls Station Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge, Jeff Wilson, said, “The U.S. Border Patrol is committed to improving the quality of life in our area through law enforcement duties, and by charitable contributions and becoming involved with our community.”

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021