Tag: CBP
Watchdog Says CBP Violated DNA Collection Law For Years, Letting Violent Criminals Walk Free
The Office of Special Counsel said that Customs and Border Protection, through a "disturbing" pattern of misconduct, has endangered the public for nearly a decade by failing to comply with a federal law requiring that the agency collect DNA samples from detained migrants.
Former CBP Officer Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Firearms Business
A former CBP officer has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gun business, tax evasion and making false statements to gain a security clearance.
CBP Says Photos of Travelers Stolen in Data Breach
US Customs and Border Protection announced Monday photos of travelers and license plates were recently compromised in a data breach.
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.
It Wasn’t Me, It Was the Brownies!
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
A former Border Patrol agent was sentenced for taking bribes to help drugs pass through CBP fences and security patrols.
FBI: Border Patrol Agent Paid Smugglers $650K For Cocaine While On Duty
CBP Disciplinary Cases Declined in 2017
Border Patrol Has a New Chief
The U.S. Border Patrol has named its first female chief to lead the agency.
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