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CBP Finds No Evidence of Whipping Migrants, But Says Agents Acted Inappropriately

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 8, 2022 6:43 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An investigation found that Border Patrol agents on horseback did not whip migrants, but disciplinary action has been proposed for inappropriate behavior on the part of some agents.

DOJ Challenged on Denial of Death Benefits to Widow of Public Safety Officer

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJun 24, 2022 9:05 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

When a public safety officer collapsed and died during training at the Border Patrol Academy, the Justice Department denied death benefits to his widow.

Bill Would Guarantee Time and a Half Pay for Border Patrol Agents

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 26, 2019 12:14 PM | Updated: May 6, 2019 11:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would give time and a half pay for certain hours of overtime to Border Patrol agents.

Border Patrol Agents Offered 5% Bonus to Stay with the Agency

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 25, 2019 4:42 AM | Updated: May 6, 2019 11:51 AM Categories Agency News, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

CBP is offering Border Patrol agents a retention bonus in an effort to combat a shortage of manpower on the southern border.

DOJ: Former Border Patrol Agent Gave Drug Traffickers Keys to Border Fences

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 12, 2019 11:26 AM | Updated: Mar 22, 2019 1:09 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former Border Patrol agent was sentenced for taking bribes to help drugs pass through CBP fences and security patrols.

Appeals Court Sustains Ten-Day Suspension

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMar 11, 2019 10:11 AM | Updated: Mar 22, 2019 1:08 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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This case challenging a ten-day suspension against a Border Patrol Agent made its way to the federal appeals court by way of a challenge to an arbitrator’s decision.

Border Patrol Has a New Chief

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 9, 2018 2:08 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The U.S. Border Patrol has named its first female chief to lead the agency.

Report: Border Patrol Agents Have Rarely Requested a ‘Wall’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 22, 2018 5:10 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2021 11:37 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A new Senate Committee report finds that Border Patrol agents rarely discussed a “wall” as a solution to vulnerable areas of the southwest border.

Border Patrol Says Lack of Manpower Leading to Violence Against Agents

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 10, 2018 11:33 AM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 3:07 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Representatives from the Border Patrol told Congress that they are facing a substantial shortage of agents that is creating problems for the agency.

Border Patrol Losing Agents Faster Than They Can Be Hired

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 14, 2017 11:37 AM | Updated: Nov 21, 2017 12:10 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A recent GAO report said that the Border Patrol is losing agents faster on average than it can hire new ones.

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