Border Patrol Agent

Border Patrol Agent

Oscar

Charleston, SC

Male, 31

Spent a bit over four years (2006-2010) serving as a Border Patrol Agent in Tucson Sector, AZ: the busiest sector in the country. Worked numerous positions, and spent the last year and a half operating/instructing ground radar installations. Duties included: field patrols, transport, processing, control room duties, transportation check, checkpoint operations, static watch duties, etc.

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Last Answer on November 08, 2016

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If I know of someone who crossed and lied about there reason, what can I do?

Asked by Dalton over 11 years ago

You can report people to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) but you'd have to provide a lot of information regarding proof that they are here illegally.  Also, if a person crosses the border illegally their "reason" doesn't matter.  It is still a crime.

The constitution and the fourth amendment are afforded to all persons with the boundaries of the united states, even illegal immigrants. In your opinion, why is ignorance regarding constitutional rights, so rampant within the BP?

Asked by John Burger over 11 years ago

Troll elsewhere.

Can CBP Agents smoke cigarettes on the job?

Asked by NormalTravler over 11 years ago

Yes, you can in the field.  Obviously not in a station or holding area.  Most agents tend to use dip in the field though, as cigarette smoke immediately gives away your location.  As long as you're not in a government building, you can smoke.  I don't believe they'd want you smoking at a POE or other check point location while working with people though.  In the desert, patrolling?  Sure.

What % of people crossing are actually caught

Asked by Jeff almost 11 years ago

If I had to make an educated guess in our AOR when I was working, perhaps 30% or so were actually apprehended.  That doesn't count people who are caught later or further in the country (which is exceedingly rare).  We'd catch about 75% of the people we detected, spotted or picked up on radar etc.  However there are loads of groups/people/drugs that we never detected (but would find signs of later).

A family member jessenia Lilliana monterrosa our Moterrosa was cot on FRYDAY morning at Roma TX no word from her it is now Monday she is 26 years help

Asked by Julio almost 11 years ago

Nope.  This has been discussed several times before.

I had a tourist visa and was arrested on drug trafficking charges but released with all charges dropped. On the paperwork it states I have an expedited removal, can I still apply and have a chance at getting my visa back?

Asked by John Burger over 11 years ago

Nope.

my cat has died at a animal hospital in tijuana and I want to bring him home to San Diego to be buried. Can I bring him across the border by foot.

Asked by Dawnfreemansd about 11 years ago

No idea.  You'd have to speak to a customs guy.  I'm sure there are certain regulations in place regarding the importation of corpses.