Border Patrol agents are quitting at almost double the attrition rate for law enforcement governmentwide and the agency is down nearly 2,000 officers from the staffing minimums set by Congress.
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Since 9/11, AFGE members continue to work on the frontlines to ensure safety for the American people.
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The National Border Patrol Council’s Green Line podcast was honored recently with an Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Award, which recognizes the exceptional work of public relations campaigns and tactics.
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AFGE pays tribute to the 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, and honor the everyday heroes who have kept us safe ever since.
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When he was in high school, National Border Patrol Council Vice President Shawn Moran would do anything to get on the radio. Now he doesn't have to choose between homeland security and radio.
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The head of the union representing Border Patrol agents says the agency needs more agents, fewer managers, and better training to counter a surge in violence along the Southern border. Brandon Judd, president of AFGE's National Border Patrol Council, testified on Sept. 9 before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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The U.S. Border Patrol needs more agents, fewer managers, and better training to counter a surge in violence along the Southern border, testified AFGE’s National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd.
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Congress seems to have very short memories when it comes to funding the government. Even with a potential shutdown looming in the near future AFGE members continue to do the best they can in spite of savage budget cuts. The important programs that have helped keep Americans safe require after 9/11 adequate funding.
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The House this week passed an AFGE-backed bill to reform the Border Patrol pay system. The milestone came after years of concerted effort by the union and bipartisan supporters in both chambers of Congress.
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Like most law enforcement officers, Border Patrol agents don’t know what’s in store for them when they head out to work each day. But for agents stationed along the southern U.S. border, the job is especially dangerous.
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In response to the recent Ebola crisis and the heightened risk for Transportation Security Officers, Border Patrol agents and other federal employees, AFGE is urging the government to take all necessary measures to protect the public and government employees stationed at the U.S. ports of entry and other sites from potential exposure to the Ebola virus.
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When you think of our Border Patrol and ICE agents, what image comes to mind? Chances are, you envision an army of armed law enforcement officers standing guard, ready to do what it takes to impede the flow of undocumented immigrants, illegal drugs and human trafficking into the country.
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The first in a series of videos AFGE will be issuing in the coming weeks highlighting Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents, specifically the often harsh realities of securing the southern U.S. border.
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AFGE mourns the death of member Javier Vega, a Border Patrol agent at the Kingsville Border Patrol Station in Kingsville, Texas. Agent Vega was off duty and fishing with relatives on Aug. 3 when two men attempted to rob them and opened fire, fatally wounding Agent Vega.
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The American Federation of Government Employees is proud to represent tens of thousands of law enforcement officers throughout the federal government, many of whom have traveled to Washington this week to participate in National Police Week.
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