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I actually grew up in the Border Patrol.
I entered at 23 years of age.,
and the way that we do things now is a lot different from that time period.
We have a much better working relationship now with our neighboring stations, where I work.
We're more willing to share information.
So, we are working together.
You've got bright men and women, in the United States Border Patrol,
that are passionate about it and they're talking to each-other.
With the added cooperation that we have between the stations we're able to track better.
So, even if we don't catch more, we're aware of more.
More actionable intelligence comes out and we're more effective.
I think that's the key, that's the progress that really resonates where I'm at.
We're starting to see some pretty significant illegal activity on a global scale.
The smallest bit of intelligence can make the difference.
It can be the crowing piece that leads to a conviction or putting a bad person in jail.
We have to be partnering with everyone.
Anyone with a badge needs to get on board with the concept of collaboration and information sharing.
I mean, that's the only way we're gonna put these dangerous organizations away for good.
Information Intelligence, that's one of the big pillars of our new strategic plan.
So, I would certainly hope that, other Agencies, International Partners, Local Law Enforcement,
that everyone take a, take a page from our book.
All the components of CBP have really young up-and-comers that are committed, passionate about what they do.
You put any kind of wrench in the gears and we'll find a way to fix it and make it work.
That's the Border Patrol, and I'm proud of that.
I'm very proud of that.