US Border Patrol San Diego Sector

Yesterday, we said goodbye to our Horse Patrol’s Service Mount Seamus, a 19 year old American Quarter Horse who faithfully served the men and women of US Border Patrol for over 15 years. Seamus participated in many public events such as parades, open houses, bring your child to work day, Red Ribbon Week and the San Diego Law Enforcement Officer Memorial. He was a very athletic horse and was utilized as an instructor horse. Somewhere . . . in time's own space, there must be some sweet, pastured place Where creeks sing on - and tall trees grow, some paradise where horses go, For by the love that guides my pen, I know great horses live again. Stanley Harrison

We are proud to have agents assigned to assist in securing our Nation’s capital for the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. For nearly 100 years, Border Patrol agents have served during significant events. Honor First. Full Release:... U.S. Customs and Border Protection helps to secure our Nation’s 59th Presidential Inauguration Release Date: January 14, 2021 WASHINGTON U.S. Customs and Border Protection is participating in the U.S. Secret Service-led security operations in preparation and support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration. CBP routinely contributes its unique capabilities during National Special Security Events (NSSEs), manmade and natural disasters, and other large spectator or high threat events. One such capability is CBP’s Air and Marine Operations’ aircraft-based, downlink video streaming. This capability provides leadership on the ground a real time common operating picture of conditions within a security zone. Downlink also provides a real time damage assessment of impact areas that assist states in prioritizing response areas during disasters. Another unique CBP capability is CBP’s Office of Field Operations’ mobile non-intrusive inspection technology. CBP can quickly scan vehicles and packages to identify potential threats before those threats can enter a security zone. CBP is also contributing Air and Marine aircraft and small-boat crews to augment airspace and maritime security operations, as well as contributing Border Patrol agents and Field Operations officers to supplement U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Capitol Police security details. . . . #HonorFirst #BorderPatrol #USBP #CBP #DHS #bordersecurity #LawEnforcement #police #policeofficer #thinblueline #uniform #badge #backthebadge #cops #inaguration #inauguration2021 #WashingtonDC #USCapital #washingtonmonument

Today, we celebrate the 92nd birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a man who advocated fair and equal treatment for all people. As we enjoy this holiday, let us celebrate Dr. King’s birth, and honor his message. https://youtu.be/I47Y6VHc3Ms via @YouTube

Tuesday, #BorderPatrol agents stopped a convicted sex offender from reentering our community. This is another reminder that every town is a border town. Release Date: January 14, 2021 OTAY MESA, Calif. Early Tuesday morning, San Diego Sector (SDC) Border Patrol agents arrested a sex offender who had been previously removed from the country.... On Jan. 12 at approximately 8:15 a.m., agents patrolling the border near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry encountered a man illegally present in the U.S. Agents arrested the man for entry without inspection. Record checks revealed that the 38-year-old Mexican national had been convicted for rape of a child in 2003 and was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by 38 months of supervised release. In July 2005, the man was subsequently arrested by Border Patrol agents in New Mexico and was prosecuted for criminal re-entry after removal. After serving more than three years in prison for this offense, he was removed to Mexico in November 2008. The man is being held in Federal custody pending criminal prosecution for felony illegal re-entry after removal. The vigilance of the men and women of the U.S Border Patrol prevented this dangerous individual from re-entering our communities and I am proud of their hard work. said Chief Patrol Agent Aaron Heitke. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2021, SDC’s Border Patrol agents have arrested 15 sex offenders. During fiscal year 2020, 25 sex offenders were arrested in San Diego Sector. . . . . . . #HonorFirst #BorderPatrol #USBP #CBP #DHS #bordersecurity #LawEnforcement #police #policeofficer #thinblueline #uniform #badge #backthebadge #cops #sunset #immigration #mountain #nature #mountains #landscape #photography #adventure #naturephotography #landscapephotography #outdoor #outdoors

In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

#USBP #K9 Rex playing with his toy after tracking and locating a group of five illegal border crossers abandoned by smugglers in the San Diego area of responsibility. Border Patrol canines are a great tool used by Agents to perform enforcement duties in all environments. . . . .... . . . #honorfirst #borderpatrol #usbp #sandiegosector #sdc #cbp #dhs #bordersecurity #americasfinestnoses #borderk9 #policedog #detectioncanine #police #lawenforcementdogs #leodogs #thingreenline #LawEnforcement #police #policeofficer #thinblueline #uniform #badge #backthebadge #cops #nature #mountains #adventure #outdoors See more

Learning to fly: Our agents are always on the cutting edge and utilize innovative technology every day to protect our Nation’s border. On Otay Mountain, agents participate in drone training in preparation for operational deployment. Stay tunedmore drone footage coming soon.... Know someone who cares about border security? Share our page. . . . . . . . #HonorFirst #BorderPatrol #USBP #CBP #DHS #bordersecurity #LawEnforcement #police #policeofficer #thinblueline #uniform #badge #backthebadge #cops #Drone #training #flying #mountains #outdoor #tech #technology #innovation #cuttingedge #quadcopter #dronephotography #dronestagram #dronevideo #droneshots #dronelife #dronenature

Closing the gap: Border wall construction continues East of Otay Mesa Port of Entry. This portion will close the gap known as Well Draw frequently used for illegal entries. Barriers have proven to be a critical component in gaining operational control of the border.

Monday, a panga landed in Encinitas & 13 individuals quickly made their way into the community. #BorderPatrol agents & partners arrested all 13 people, the smugglers, meth, & a ghost-gun. Criminals involved in human smuggling also traffic in drugs & firearms. Don’t forget that when these events occur in our communities, the smugglers that make landings on local beaches & disappear into our neighborhood are dangerous. If you see something, say something.

This message goes out to current and former agents. As our future Border Patrol agents prepare to graduate from the USBP Academy, they participate in a short run with the academy Chief and other members of his staff. At the end of this run, they receive their first Border Patrol patch. It is a patch that has been signed with a name, a class number, and maybe even a short message. These patches come from agents such as yourselves. It has become one of USBP’s newer tradition...s and has significant meaning to those who recently underwent the rigors of academy life. Please consider participating in this tradition. You simply take a USBP patch you no longer wear, sign your name and class number. Send your patches to: U.S. Border Patrol Academy Communications Division USBP Warehouse 94 Gunpowder Road Artesia, NM 88210

45 years ago, Christine Davis hit a career ceiling as a police dispatcher and challenged herself by applying to the U.S. Border Patrol. She and the other women in her academy class had no idea they’d make history as the first female agents of the Patrol: the trailblazers of the #FierceFive. - Since 1975, the Border Patrol has consistently strived to create a diverse workforce by actively recruiting qualified female applicants to join the agency and protect the borders of our ...great Nation. - Today, around 5% of the Border Patrol’s uniformed agents are women. Help us grow that number. - Apply today at CBP.GOV/CAREERS/BPA. Link in bio. . . . . . . . . #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #HonorFirst #BorderPatrol #USBP #CBP #DHS #bordersecurity #LawEnforcement #police #policeofficer #thinblueline #uniform #badge #backthebadge #cops #OldSchool #Vintage #Classic #academy #womeninlawenforcement #diversity #training #firearmstraining #recruiting #jobs #lawenforcementjobs #policejobs #careers See more

From June 1st to July 31st U.S. Border Patrol, San Diego Sector (SDC) joined the campaign for @FedsFeedFamilies to help aid in the fight against hunger. Friday, SDC and @CabrilloCreditUnion donated a total of 3,246 pounds of food to @SDfoodbank. The San Diego Food bank serves an average of 350,000 people per month in San Diego County. During COVID, that number spiked at 650,000. Approximately 24,000 people volunteer at the Food Bank each year and food gets distributed to fami...lies and individuals in need at over 200 distribution sites throughout San Diego County. The food bank works with over 500 nonprofit organizations to include soup kitchens, shelters, churches with feeding programs, schools, senior and disabled living facilities, and food pantries. The U.S. Border Patrol, San Diego Sector proudly supports the Feds Feed Families Campaign and this is just another way in which our agents give back to the community we serve. . . . . . . . . #HonorFirst #BorderPatrol #USBP #CBP #DHS #bordersecurity #LawEnforcement #police #policeofficer #thinblueline #uniform #badge #backthebadge #cops #womeninlawenforcement #donate #charity #nonprofit #volunteer #help #community #giveback #donation #helpingothers #feedinghopetogether #FedsFeedFamilies

Tracking In the fog #BorderPatrol agents routinely work in the #fog, always prepared for what may lie ahead. Be it in the #mountains, on a trail, on the beach, or between the walls, they often rely on their tracking skills and familiarity with the terrain to secure the border and protect America. How about you? ... What do you do to prepare for the unknowns in your day-to-day job? . . . . . . . . #HonorFirst #USBP #CBP #DHS #bordersecurity #LawEnforcement #police #policeofficer #thinblueline #uniform #badge #backthebadge #cops #bordersecurity #USBP #CBP #DHS #borderpatrol #lawenforcement #border #immigration #mountain #nature #mountains #photography #adventure #naturephotography #outdoor #outdoors #hiking #tracking

After an amazing 35 year run, #BorderPatrol Agent Chancy Arnold is finally hanging up his hat. Having served #SanDiego throughout his exemplary career, he retires as an Assistant Chief Patrol Agent. We are eternally grateful for his service & we wish him a very happy retirement. When asked about his 35 years of service Chancy remarked, Since Day 1, I was going to work until the end." (the mandatory retirement age for agents is 57)... #HonorFirst.

Yesterday, #BorderPatrol agents seized 13 lbs. of #fentanyl at the I-8 checkpoint. Enough to kill nearly 3 million people. Smugglers have no regard for human life. Profit is all that matters to them. #USBP values life, smugglers don’t. San Diego Sector has seized approximately 138 pounds of fentanyl since October 1, 2019.

Since the early 1900’s, mounted watchmen of the U.S. Immigration Service and U.S. Border Patrol patrolled the border on horseback in an effort to prevent illegal crossings. This week, two horses from the U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector (SDC) Horse Patrol Unit (HPU) retired and are off to their #ForeverHome at the Horses of Tir Na Nog Sanctuary, @horsesoftirnanog , where they will enjoy a wonderful retirement as Ambassadors for the sanctuary while surrounded by other ha...ppy horses. Both horses, Bubba and Todd, have been vital members of the HPU since 2009, and during this time they have upheld the highest standards of performance while providing companionship to our agents that are tasked with carrying out our evolving mission to keep America’s border secure. Bubba and Todd have earned their well-deserved rest and retirement. On behalf of your U.S. Border Patrol Family, thank You for your many years of dedication and service to your country. HONOR FIRST! . . . . . . . . #HonorFirst #BorderPatrol #USBP #CBP #DHS #bordersecurity #BorderPatrolHistory #LawEnforcement #police #policeofficer #thinblueline #uniform #badge #backthebadge #cops #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #horseriding #equine #instahorse #horselove #horselover #horsephotography #caballo #horsebackriding #riding #caballos @ Imperial Beach, California