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I actually grew up in the Border Patrol.

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I entered at 23 years of age.,

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and the way that we do things now is a lot different from that time period.

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We have a much better working relationship now with our neighboring stations, where I work.

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We're more willing to share information.

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So, we are working together.

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You've got bright men and women, in the United States Border Patrol,

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that are passionate about it and they're talking to each-other.

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With the added cooperation that we have between the stations we're able to track better.

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So, even if we don't catch more, we're aware of more.

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More actionable intelligence comes out and we're more effective.

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I think that's the key, that's the progress that really resonates where I'm at.

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We're starting to see some pretty significant illegal activity on a global scale.

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The smallest bit of intelligence can make the difference.

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It can be the crowing piece that leads to a conviction or putting a bad person in jail.

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We have to be partnering with everyone.

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Anyone with a badge needs to get on board with the concept of collaboration and information sharing.

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I mean, that's the only way we're gonna put these dangerous organizations away for good.

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Information Intelligence, that's one of the big pillars of our new strategic plan.

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So, I would certainly hope that, other Agencies, International Partners, Local Law Enforcement,

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that everyone take a, take a page from our book.

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All the components of CBP have really young up-and-comers that are committed, passionate about what they do.

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You put any kind of wrench in the gears and we'll find a way to fix it and make it work.

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That's the Border Patrol, and I'm proud of that.

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I'm very proud of that.