Border Patrol has a ‘shadow police unit’ that protects agents when they kill, groups say

[Wendell]

“The U.S. Border Patrol maintains teams with specialized evidence collection capabilities across the southwest border,” the unnamed spokesperson said. “These teams consist of highly trained personnel available to respond around the clock to collect and process evidence related to CBP enforcement activities as well as critical incidents. In the case of serious incidents involving CBP personnel, members of these teams are sometimes called upon to assist investigators from CBP OPR and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. This is a vitally important capability as many critical incidents involving CBP operations occur in remote locations where other agencies may be unwilling or unable to respond.” “Their stated mission is to mitigate liability for agents,” said Andrea Guerrero, executive director of Alliance San Diego, quoting from a presentation created by San Diego’s Border Patrol unit and obtained by a journalist, John Carlos Frey. “In other words, their mission is protect agents, not the public.”

Border Patrol has a ‘shadow police unit’ that protects agents when they kill, groups say

These "shadow police units" have been operating since at least 1987 and without any actual authority under federal law, according to a letter sent to Congress calling for an investigation.

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[Picton]

Cops covering for other cops?

 

[71montess]

“The U.S. Border Patrol maintains teams with specialized evidence collection capabilities across the southwest border,” the unnamed spokesperson said. “These teams consist of highly trained personnel available to respond around the clock to collect and process evidence related to CBP enforcement activities as well as critical incidents. In the case of serious incidents involving CBP personnel, members of these teams are sometimes called upon to assist investigators from CBP OPR and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. This is a vitally important capability as many critical incidents involving CBP operations occur in remote locations where other agencies may be unwilling or unable to respond.” “Their stated mission is to mitigate liability for agents,” said Andrea Guerrero, executive director of Alliance San Diego, quoting from a presentation created by San Diego’s Border Patrol unit and obtained by a journalist, John Carlos Frey. “In other words, their mission is protect agents, not the public.”

Border Patrol has a ‘shadow police unit’ that protects agents when they kill, groups say

These "shadow police units" have been operating since at least 1987 and without any actual authority under federal law, according to a letter sent to Congress calling for an investigation.

www.pressherald.com

They protect American citizens, yes even border guards. Not slimy illegal border crossers. Amen !

 

[BigTimber]

 

[KBCraig]

I don't think that level of competence and expertise could be put together out of the entire CBP.

 

[enbloc]

 

[MisterHappy]

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[weekendracer]

“The U.S. Border Patrol maintains teams with specialized evidence collection capabilities across the southwest border,” the unnamed spokesperson said. “These teams consist of highly trained personnel available to respond around the clock to collect and process evidence related to CBP enforcement activities as well as critical incidents. In the case of serious incidents involving CBP personnel, members of these teams are sometimes called upon to assist investigators from CBP OPR and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. This is a vitally important capability as many critical incidents involving CBP operations occur in remote locations where other agencies may be unwilling or unable to respond.” “Their stated mission is to mitigate liability for agents,” said Andrea Guerrero, executive director of Alliance San Diego, quoting from a presentation created by San Diego’s Border Patrol unit and obtained by a journalist, John Carlos Frey. “In other words, their mission is protect agents, not the public.”

Border Patrol has a ‘shadow police unit’ that protects agents when they kill, groups say

These "shadow police units" have been operating since at least 1987 and without any actual authority under federal law, according to a letter sent to Congress calling for an investigation.

www.pressherald.com

Now I really do feel left out. I never got an invite to this super secret special unit .

It's no secret unit, doh. There's a 'Critical Incident Team', that shows up along with anyone else who has authority to investigate an incident. Yes, it's purpose is to figure out what actually happened, so when law suits start flying, the agency has first hand reports to pull from. Let's look at this sentence: where other agencies may be unwilling or unable to respond. So, no one was going to go out there anyway? Now there's at least some record of what happened? The horror.

'Highly trained'? That's laughable. Hell, I was once an 'elite agent' according to the NYT. Hint, there's nothing 'elite' about my former status.

 

[Bt74]

I have NO concern what happens to shitbags sneaking into this country. Minefields would be fine with me.

 

[frenchman]

CBP… You mean the guys who are our first (and right now only) line of defense against a not so silent invasion? The guys who risk getting shot at by coyotes/cartels/assorted other shit smears? Yeah, how about we (in my best Lumbergh voice) go ahead and leave them alone?

 

[jkelly1229]

I have NO concern what happens to shitbags sneaking into this country. Minefields would be fine with me.

While i don't think most of them are bad people. Yeah it would be a lot less appealing to come here if there were no reprrcussions when they get killed

 

[weekendracer]

CBP… You mean the guys who are our first (and right now only) line of defense against a not so silent invasion? The guys who risk getting shot at by coyotes/cartels/assorted other shit smears? Yeah, how about we (in my best Lumbergh voice) go ahead and leave them alone?

I just looked it up, the Patrol lost 40 some odd agents in the last 2 years, I'm guessing mostly to Kung Flu. That will weigh on some people as well. I knew it was a lot, but damn.