Customs And Border Protection
Introduction
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for enforcing immigration, drug and import laws. The agency was created in 2003.
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Articles
Search for illegal immigrants widens (11/12/09) - - GovExec. com
November 12, 2009 | Chris Strohm
Homeland Security announces that by 2013 all law enforcement agencies should be able to access technology identifying illegal immigrants in U.S. prison system.
DEA veteran to lead DHS drug enforcement (11/4/09) - - GovExec. com
November 04, 2009 | Katherine McIntire Peters
Selection of Grayling Williams signals commitment to interagency coordination.
Uncle Sam tends to federal families' well- being (11/2/09) - - GovExec. com
November 02, 2009 | Alex M. Parker
The federal government is promoting a family-friendly workplace through popular day care facilities and a growing number of counseling programs.
Uncle Sam tends to employees' child care needs, overall well- being (11/2/09) - -...
November 02, 2009 | Alex M. Parker
The federal government is promoting a family-friendly workplace through popular day care facilities and a growing number of counseling programs.
Federal Protective Service moves out of immigration bureau (10/29/09) - - GovExec....
October 29, 2009 | Elizabeth Newell
FPS will remain in the Homeland Security Department as part of the National Protection and Programs Directorate.
Articles from Nextgov
U. S. widens search for illegal immigrants
November 12, 2009
Top Homeland Security officials today announced that by 2013 all law enforcement agencies across the country will be able to use a technology program aimed at identifying illegal immigrants held in jails and prisons -- assuming ...
GSA awards $ 99 million contract for IT support to combat drug trafficking
October 22, 2009
Booz Allen Hamilton will explore functionalities that will enhance an information sharing system for law enforcement agencies.
Senate sends $ 42. 8 billion DHS spending bill to White House
October 21, 2009
The Senate gave overwhelming approval Tuesday to a final $42.8 billion FY10 Homeland Security spending bill after an extended protest by Republicans over the removal of provisions during closed-door conference talks among House and ...
DHS announces immigration detention reforms
October 06, 2009
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will centralize and review all detention contracts.
Agents crippled by tech deployment delays along Southwest border
September 17, 2009
Border Patrol must rely on old, unreliable equipment to protect crossings and reduce illegal immigration.
Tweets
Brownsville man arrested for smuggling meth- US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested Victor Hugo C... http://bit.ly/8Rt4lW
by CameroDeals, November 23, 2009
[CBP] Ecstasy Seizure by CBP Leads to Arrests at Texas Entry: El Paso, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection o... http://bit.ly/8wYLvM
by USGovNews, November 23, 2009
@Xxvanquish08 My money's o the shnegro. Running from the border patrol makes you speedy like that.
by Curtis91, November 24, 2009
@BillyGarnet Heh. Try US customs. Every time I go, I muse about how few people actually apply queueing theory. #fail
by christiangruber, November 23, 2009
Jacksonville, FL - CBP - DS2: DS2 a leading Defense Logistics Support Contractor, is seeking qualified candidates f... http://bit.ly/4zJMcB
by JobsJacksonvile, November 23, 2009
"Infidel." "I support our border patrol." "Criminals prefer unarmed victims."
by smashleeeeee, November 23, 2009
Ahhh. Australian customs. Back on home soil yet the American diet continues // http://yfrog.com/6o7p6j
by lincolneather, November 23, 2009
Web News
Immigration Officials to Audit 1,000 More Companies
November 19, 2009 | NYT > Politics
Work site arrests of illegals fall dramatically
November 19, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Bush aide urges weapons ban to slow Mexican drug war
November 17, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Houston sheriffs round up thousands of illegals
November 12, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Stolen VW van recovered after 35 years
November 06, 2009 | CNN
Seaports need more safeguards against bio/chem weapons
November 03, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
CBP seizes 343 pounds of sea cucumbers at border
November 02, 2009 | WFED / Home Page / Today's News
Boat sinks off Australia with 39 on board
November 01, 2009 | CNN
Eye Opener: Oct. 23, 2009
October 23, 2009 | Federal Eye
Boeing gets one- year extension on SBInet contract
September 18, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
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Customs And Border Protection Videos
WATCH Family seeks aid before deportation
November 22, 2009 | KSL - 5 Salt Lake City,
WATCH Teen Admits Fatally Shooting Border Patrol Agent
November 20, 2009 | KGTV ABC San Diego
WATCH Feds Make Huge Christmas Bong Bust
November 20, 2009 | WTXF FOX 29 Philadelphia,
WATCH Drug Smugglers Crash into River
November 19, 2009 | KTBC FOX 7 Austin, TX
WATCH cigarettes gift cards
November 18, 2009 | WALA FOX 10 Mobile, AL