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Some border patrol officer have completely alienated themselves in the militaristic hunt of innocent travelers. (Urrea) May we question the effect of increased border patrol on privatized corporations? Up until the 1990’s there were less than 4,000 border patrol agents ,but after September 11, 2001 the number of agents doubled and the responsibility was passed from the Departments…

administration, the highest of any president, but the issue still grows. The issue with having an estimated 11 million illegal aliens on the United States is the economic impact. The amount of funding required to try to stop the immigration at the border, deporting, and costs of not paying taxes is in the billions. Some argue that the immigration problem is not nearly as bad as it seems and may…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection – Agency Overview and Career Opportunities The United States Customs and Border Protection exists as a subordinate organization within the Department of Homeland Security. Although U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) did not exist prior to the Homeland Security Act going into effect in 2003, the Customs and Border Protection still possess a rich history of previous forces that evolved into the modern Customs and Border Protection. The mission, budget,…

Why does the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exist even though there are always issues with immigration and terrorists acts? CBP exists “To safeguard America's borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the Nation's global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel” (CITE http://www.cbp.gov/about). The United States of Border Patrol (USBP) has had a long and extensive history as our nation’s first line of defense against…

government has been operating unmanned systems over the U.S. for a couple of years now. While operational use has been limited, an article published by MPR News touts the benefits of Customs and Border Patrols’ (CBP) use of the MQ-9 Predator drone. “The drone is mostly used to look for signs of illegal border crossings. The Predator carries radar that can track moving people or vehicles over a wide area and tell what direction they’re moving” (Gunderson, 2015,…

MEMORANDUM FOR: Selecting Official, Port of Eagle Pass FROM: Eric Galarza, Supervisory CBP Officer SUBJECT: Background and Qualifications for the Position of Assistant Port Director This memorandum is to brief you of my background, education, and experience which are deemed as necessary qualifications for the position of Supervisory CBP Officer, Assistant Port Director for the Port of Eagle Pass, Texas. I am a graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1994, a graduate of The…

Thesis Border Patrol Agents must perform their assigned duties with the highest morals, integrity, and ethics because the security of the United States of America is influenced by their actions. United States citizens rely on these agents to detect, apprehend, and deter illegal immigrants and harmful contraband from entering the country. When an agent performs corruptly and dishonestly, placing personal gain in front of the mission of the agency, the foundation of lawful ethics in which our…

ThinkProgress is an establishment that discusses the experiences of immigrant families in crossing the United States and Mexican border. The article “What It’s Really Like to Cross the U.S.-Mexico Border.” by Jack Jenkins, published in Feb 10, 2015. The immigrant families are challenged in different perspectives. They are characterized by an attempt to cross the border away from political strife. Some of the families only want to better themselves in the United States (Mukhija & Monkkonen, 2006)…

Abstract This paper will provide continued research on the impact the United States Border Patrol (USBP) has had on port and maritime security. Additionally, the history and the inception of the USBP has a long and distinguished history of achievements and with the continued support of present and future administrations they will continue to lead the fight. Terrorism and criminal activity is a trend that has plagued the United States since September 11, 2001. With the incorporation of the…

The U.S. Mexican Border If you’ve paid attention to political news, you’ve probably heard of Donald Trump’s controversial claim: we should build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The implementation of a wall on the U.S-Mexican Border is an adverse decision. Not only will this be detrimental for the financial state of America, but it could also disturb wildlife, and diplomatic relations, due to Trump’s claim regarding Mexico to pay for the wall. With the 2016 presidential election…