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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Meets with Rio Grande Valley Explorers

Release Date
Fri, 08/17/2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan visited the Rio Grande Valley to meet with Border Patrol and Office of Field Operations Explorers.

CBP Commissioner McAleenan with local Explorers
CBP Commissioner McAleenan with
local Explorers

Yesterday, CBP Commissioner McAleenan took time to meet with members of CBP’s Explorer programs operating throughout the Rio Grande Valley. He provided leadership advice, insight and personal experiences garnered from his years of public service. Commissioner McAleenan thanked the explorers for their dedication, continued efforts, and the value they add to their communities. The gathering concluded with a question and answer session that gave the participants the unique opportunity to engage in informal discussion with the commissioner.

The Explorer Program is a non-profit program chartered by the Boy Scouts of America. The program is the Boy Scout’s highest division and offers opportunities in character building, good citizenship, and fitness for young men and women interested in law enforcement careers. Explorers learn discipline, leadership, respect for themselves and others.

The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and report suspicious activity at 800-863-9382. 

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021