U.S. Border Patrol is "untrained and unskilled" for policing in urban areas, says former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske. "They don't have that kind of experience and background and training to work in an environment that can actually become a bit hostile," he said. "City police officers know how to handle those things. It's very obvious that ICE and the Border Patrol do not." Kerlikowske spoke to PBS News Hour's Amna Nawaz on Monday about the tactics used by fede

14K views · 181 reactions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection patrol agents also responded to the scene of the Texas elementary school shooting. https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/texas-elementary-school-shooting-robb-elementary-uvalde/ | CBS News | Facebook

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10K views · 196 reactions | CBP's weapons training ensures agents and officers are prepared to serve safely and responsibly. It focuses on firearms proficiency (marksmanship, handling, drills) and scenario-based training to build decision-making skills under stress for real-world encounters. #OFOProud | CBP Office of Field Operations | Facebook

BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection released this drone video of the new border wall system along the SW border near San Luis, AZ. Officials said they have constructed over 60 miles of new border wall system along the SW border since 2017 and expects to complete 450 miles by the end of 2020. | 23ABC Bakersfield

The Trump administration is building a border wall through critical jaguar habitat in Arizona's San Rafael Valley. To make way for the wall, government contractors blew up part of the Coronado National Memorial in early December. The Department of Homeland Security issued a series of waivers earlier this summer to fast-track construction and sidestep over two dozen environmental protection laws. Customs and Border Protection have identified this corridor as an area where a barrier is most needed

13K views · 232 reactions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials will be working to replace the secondary border wall with Mexico again, after part of the wall in East County was damaged. Details: https://bit.ly/2Tcu6Uy | KUSI News | Facebook