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Last Answer on November 08, 2016

Hello Oscar, from your experience can a illegal alien be released to work under the radar for homeland security to help them gather info on safe houses and drug trafficking in the city hub, thank you in advance for your answer.

Asked by Tony over 12 years ago

That is something which is handled by ICE or DEA. The BP operates some Disrupt teams who work with local LEO's on special tasks like that. It is not under the jurisdiction or a normal BP office though and is handled at Sector level.

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border crossing booths; (where each vehicle stops to show paper docs; ID/Passports upon entry/exiting) why dont they have fingerprint pad that can be passed into the vehicle where each passenger must provide their thumbprint for a live scan?

Asked by IT Curious about 12 years ago

Good question. There are loads of things we likely "should" do, but many we don't. I assume you're referring to Canadian crossings, including booths and remote cameras. I have no experience up there, so I'm not sure how they operate.

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If a bosnian that was legal in the united states, but got deported from there and still has her i.d, ss card, and green card tried getting over the border would it be easier for her to get into the usa?

Asked by tayler over 12 years ago

No. The SS card/green card etc. would be recorded as null and void. A simple scan would indicate that the Bosnian citizen is no longer legally entitled to be in the U.S.

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Roughly, how many illegal immigrants are caught at Border check points? In your opinion, is the money, time, and effort spent on maintaining these check points compatible with the number of illegal immigrants caught? Thanks

Asked by Curious over 12 years ago

The overall effect is pretty significant. Mainly from deterrence and detection, as well as monitoring who is entering the country. If you're asking about interior checkpoints they're also pretty good. We used to catch loads of stuff trying to go around the checkpoint. This makes it really easy to catch. So, yes, they're pretty effective at both detection, deterrence and apprehensions. I can't speak for some of the really interior ones on distant highways though. No idea what they catch there.

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So me and my husband are going to Tijuana and we are taking my 2 yr old son and my nephew that's 5 coming back to the US border what are the document they are going to need for the children? and for my nephew if he doesn't have our last name?

Asked by wp android over 12 years ago

I'm not sure. This is something you'll have to contact Customs directly, or an agent who has worked POE's. We did not have one in our station's area of responsibility so I never worked in one.

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Is there high risk that border patrol had taken while on duty. I had seen on news papers that once they are hired, they quit the job. Is this true or many agents do like the job once they become border patrol agents.

Asked by Joe almost 13 years ago

It's a complete mixed bag. The job is a lot of hours, a lot of hard work, and can be very depressing when your own country doesn't really care. Some guys love the job. Other guys put up with it. I personally quit because I ended up hating the agency. So, it depends on the person and what you consider important/valuable.

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Im trying to get a possition as a border patrol officer, what are my chances on getting a dog? Do i buy it? Or is it issued? Or how do i get a buddy?(dog)

Asked by Ivan over 12 years ago

Well, becoming a K9 handler is pretty tough. If you start out in a normal station, you can expect to wait 4-6 years minimum to get one. If you're at a smaller station and no one else wants to be a K9 handler you may pick one up sooner. You do have to attend some classes, and a selection process. You do not purchase your own dog - it would be issued if you're selected to become a K9 handler. It's a good, very time consuming gig --- but don't expect it right out of the academy. Being a K9 handler is a rather coveted position so it's more often than not given to senior agents.

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Hello Oscar, from your experience can a illegal alien be released to work under the radar for homeland security to help them gather info on safe houses and drug trafficking in the city hub, thank you in advance for your answer.

border crossing booths; (where each vehicle stops to show paper docs; ID/Passports upon entry/exiting) why dont they have fingerprint pad that can be passed into the vehicle where each passenger must provide their thumbprint for a live scan?

If a bosnian that was legal in the united states, but got deported from there and still has her i.d, ss card, and green card tried getting over the border would it be easier for her to get into the usa?

Roughly, how many illegal immigrants are caught at Border check points? In your opinion, is the money, time, and effort spent on maintaining these check points compatible with the number of illegal immigrants caught? Thanks

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So me and my husband are going to Tijuana and we are taking my 2 yr old son and my nephew that's 5 coming back to the US border what are the document they are going to need for the children? and for my nephew if he doesn't have our last name?

Is there high risk that border patrol had taken while on duty. I had seen on news papers that once they are hired, they quit the job. Is this true or many agents do like the job once they become border patrol agents.

Im trying to get a possition as a border patrol officer, what are my chances on getting a dog? Do i buy it? Or is it issued? Or how do i get a buddy?(dog)

Border Patrol Agent

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Hello Oscar, from your experience can a illegal alien be released to work under the radar for homeland security to help them gather info on safe houses and drug trafficking in the city hub, thank you in advance for your answer.

border crossing booths; (where each vehicle stops to show paper docs; ID/Passports upon entry/exiting) why dont they have fingerprint pad that can be passed into the vehicle where each passenger must provide their thumbprint for a live scan?

If a bosnian that was legal in the united states, but got deported from there and still has her i.d, ss card, and green card tried getting over the border would it be easier for her to get into the usa?

Roughly, how many illegal immigrants are caught at Border check points? In your opinion, is the money, time, and effort spent on maintaining these check points compatible with the number of illegal immigrants caught? Thanks

Also on Jobstr...

So me and my husband are going to Tijuana and we are taking my 2 yr old son and my nephew that's 5 coming back to the US border what are the document they are going to need for the children? and for my nephew if he doesn't have our last name?

Is there high risk that border patrol had taken while on duty. I had seen on news papers that once they are hired, they quit the job. Is this true or many agents do like the job once they become border patrol agents.

Im trying to get a possition as a border patrol officer, what are my chances on getting a dog? Do i buy it? Or is it issued? Or how do i get a buddy?(dog)

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