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The Border Patrol topic provides current news and information about ongoing border protection issues and challenges. The Border Patrol, along with hundreds of local agencies under whose jurisdiction that border falls, are responsible for protecting 8,000 miles of U.S. border, not including many thousands of miles of shoreline.
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Teen could be tried as adult in Texas agent's shooting

District judge said, "We're dealing with a sophisticated, mature individual" - Full Story

News

Family of slain border patrol agent sues officials

Family of slain border patrol agent sues officials

Federal authorities conducting "Fast and Furious" have faced tough criticism for allowing suspected straw gun buyers to walk away - Full Story

Columns

Are Zetas operating as police impersonators in the United States? Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

Are Zetas operating as police impersonators in the United States?

Whether or not Zetas are conducting paramilitary, police-impersonation operations here in the US, the incident in Houston is a watershed event indeed - Full Story

Columns

Drug wars: This isn't your mother's cartel Betsy Brantner Smith - Survival Insights

Drug wars: This isn't your mother's cartel

Modern cartels pose one of the biggest threats to law enforcement not just on the southern border, but nationwide - Full Story

Photos

US northern border checks scaled back

US northern border checks scaled back

Routine bus, train and airport checks typically involved agents milling about and questioning people who appeared suspicious. Critics said the tactic violated travelers' civil liberties. (AP Image) Ordered to stop

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Vt. trooper correct to detain immigrants

Vt. trooper correct to detain immigrants

A traffic stop and a subsequent protest prompted Gov. Peter Shumlin to ask whether Vermont State Police followed "bias-free" policing policies. Reported to Border Patrol

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A Border Patrol Agent's life on the road

A Border Patrol Agent's life on the road

When you're a 'loaner' you can be on urban streets surrounded by millions on one day and the next day be deep in a canyon outnumbered 10-to-1 by rattlesnakes. - Full Story

Videos

Border patrol agents seeing more attacks

Attacks against U.S. Border Patrol agents are getting more dangerous, but traffic is down. CNN's Ted Rowlands reports.
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