Border Patrol

As a Border Patrol Agent for more than a quarter century, deaths of my peers and other law enforcement was all too common.

The Border Patrol often encounters dead and dying would-be immigrants as the plight of the illegal immigrant crossing the border is a treacherous one.

Border Patrol Agents are well versed in the ancient art of tracking. This articles delves into that subject.

A snapshot into my journey into a career as a Border Patrol Agent.

Several incidents involving the smuggling of narcotics into the United States by Drug Mules are portrayed here.

Border Patrol agent Robert Rosas was murdered for his equipment. Several smugglers set a trap for Rosas to steal his night vision goggles.

The housing of a high profile prisoner draws the attention and ire of other prisoners especially those who hate cops. Sociopaths, looking for a reputation will go to great lengths to kill, maim or injure a former cop while in prison.

Denied bail until sentenced, Agent Diaz sits in solitary confinement. His case illustrates the sellout of the American Justice system along the borderland. Using Mexican influence to bring cops to trial, a travesty of justice occurs in Texas.

A Border Patrol Agent on the Mexican Border near San Diego shot and killed a man throwing rocks at his partner.

People forget the seriousness of rock throwing as some are serving prison time. Borderland rock throwing by youth is designed tactics and is not done for sport. Youths use it as weapons thinking there is no consequence for hurling them at border cops.

Mexico's influence over our administration is crushing. While Mexico does nothing to prevent illegal intrusions into American space, land and sea, they sit there and tell America how border patrol agents to do their jobs with vicious penalty if ignored

Border Patrol Canines are invaluable in the execution of the duties of the United States Border Patrol.

Border Patrol Marijuana seizures are on track to again break the two million pound mark for Fiscal Year 2011.

Andy Ramirez loves this country and strongly supports the border patrol agents. His personal dedication reveals his courage to take on the government and reveal the truth about matters that impact our borders.

Excessive force cases are reported daily and often result in administrative sanctions such as loss of pay or termination. On the average 4% make it through court with a conviction. This demonstrates the force shoved behind this case to get a conviction

On May 12, 2011, two U.S. Border Patrol Agents, in pursuit of several suspected illegal aliens, were killed while crossing in front of Freight Train.

Investigations are often flawed and conducted under strict guidelines by powerful and strong influences of the politicians in Washington DC. Border Patrol agents are high profile subjects as America works hard to protect its borders from illegal traffic.

The U. S. Border Patrol is again under fire for encouraging their agents to avoid apprehending aliens, a story published by Fox New on 4/19/2011 states. During my career this was often the case!

The Ports of Entry located along the Canadian Border in the Northwest are severely understaffed often working with minimal crews who are exhausted. This is a recipe for disaster.

The U.S. Border Patrol began using once wild mustangs to patrol the border. Although they are suited perfectly for the chore, they proved to be much more valuable as a public relations asset.

Dupnik knows the facts of SB 1070 and saw Arizona become "the mecca for prejudice and bigotry" based on knowledge of politics behind the scenes. Maybe theTanton files can cast some light on his perspective and feelings.

So let us follow the timeline on SB 1070 and glean what we do know of this law introduced by State Senator Pearce of Arizona on behalf of the people of Arizona. When you are done reading this, you make up your own mind

A stabbing death and beheading has occurred in Phoenix; the decapitation victim and the suspects were all illegal aliens. Has Mexican drug cartel violence spilled over the border? My thoughts on this issue.

America's borders have been redefined to extend 100 miles inland, and the Border Patrol has used this new definition to harass innocent American citizens.

On Monday, President George W. Bush granted pardons to 14 people and commuted the sentences of 2 others. He did not, however, pardon the 2 Border Patrols agents who were imprisoned for doing their job.

Learn about the life of a border patrol agent from one of their own.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol finds many different types of goods that are brought into the country illegally and the latest incident at the traffic checkpoint located in the south Texas town of Falfurrias involved some very unusual merchandise.