U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Protecting the American people, safeguarding our borders and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity.

The United States Border Patrol (USBP) is a federal law enforcement agency under the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and is responsible for securing the borders of the United States.

CBP operates in all 50 states, in over 50 countries, and at 328 ports of entry to protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity. Your journey begins here. What is great about Border Patrol is that there is a place for everybody.

While the Border Patrol has changed dramatically since its inception in 1924, its primary mission remains unchanged: to detect and prevent the illegal entry of individuals into the United States.

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CBP operates in all 50 states, in over 50 countries, and at 328 ports of entry to protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity. Your journey begins here.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prevents people from entering the country illegally or bringing anything harmful or illegal into the United States.

The specialty units within USBP encompass various skillsets that are developed over time through extensive training and certifications. This allows USBP to adapt constantly to emerging threats to national security, to humanitarian emergencies, and to natural disasters across the United States.

Aug 20, 2024 · USBP was officially established on May 28, 1924, with an initial force of 450 patrol inspectors. While we have grown into a dynamic workforce of nearly 20,000 personnel equipped with technology that continues to advance, the threats of our nation and agents on the frontline are ever evolving.

Join us to help secure our borders, prevent dangerous individuals and drugs from entering our communities, and serve your nation while helping protect Americans. From California to Texas, USBP Agents Stop Drug Smugglers in Their Tracks!