Border Patrol Offering $10k Bonuses to Recruit New Agents
The Border Patrol is offering up to $10,000 as a hiring bonus to lure prospective agents in order to add more manpower at the southern border amidst an ongoing migrant crisis.
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CBP Finds No Evidence of Whipping Migrants, But Says Agents Acted Inappropriately
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
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
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
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
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
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
The U.S. Border Patrol has named its first female chief to lead the agency.
Report: Border Patrol Agents Have Rarely Requested a ‘Wall’
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
Representatives from the Border Patrol told Congress that they are facing a substantial shortage of agents that is creating problems for the agency.
