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House Republicans Concerned About CBP Retirement Processing Delays

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 15, 2022 6:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A group of House Republicans want answers from OPM about extensive delays with processing retirement applications for CBP employees.

Massive Illegal Immigration Leads to Deploying Air Marshals for Welfare Border Checks

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: November 1, 2022 10:13 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The continuing surge of illegal immigration along the Mexican border is leading to sending federal air marshals there to assist instead of securing airlines.

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 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.

CBP Removed Supervisory Employee Based on Filing Unauthorized Travel Expense Claims

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 12, 2022 9:37 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Submitting claims for unauthorized travel expenses while on extended TDY led to removal of a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent.

Former CBP Officer Sentenced for Running Illegal Gun Business

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 28, 2020 10:33 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Wooden judge's gavel with a pair of handcuffs and stack of $100 bills on a wooden surface

A former CBP officer has been sentenced to prison for running an illegal gun-selling business and cheating on his income taxes.

Former CBP Officer Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Firearms Business

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 18, 2019 9:34 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former CBP officer has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gun business, tax evasion and making false statements to gain a security clearance.

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 26, 2019 12:14 PM 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 SmithApril 25, 2019 4:42 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.

It Wasn’t Me, It Was the Brownies!

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 2, 2019 10:11 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

CBP removed an employee for a positive drug test, but he claimed he must have unwittingly eaten a laced brownie beforehand.

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 12, 2019 11:26 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Marijuana leaf draped over the face of a $100 bill depicting cash money for drug trafficking

A former Border Patrol agent was sentenced for taking bribes to help drugs pass through CBP fences and security patrols.

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