How many Border Patrol agents are on the southern border?

For fiscal year 2017, the nationwide total of Border Patrol agents was 19,437, with 16,605 patrolling the southern border.

Similarly, it is asked, how many Customs and Border Patrol agents are there?

More than 20,000 Border Patrol Agents safeguard nearly 6,000 miles of land border the United States shares with Canada and Mexico, and more than 2,000 miles of coastal waters.

Secondly, where are all the Border Patrol checkpoints? There are more than 30 permanent Border Patrol checkpoints across Arizona, California, Texas and New Mexico.

Furthermore, how many legal ports of entry are on the southern border?

The border separating Mexico and the United States is the most frequently crossed international boundary in the world, with approximately 350 million legal crossings taking place annually. There are 48 U.S.–Mexico border crossings, with 330 ports of entry.

How many Arizona Border Patrol agents are there?

This area covers a total of 262 border miles and we are one of the busiest sectors in the country in both illegal alien apprehensions and marijuana seizures. We currently have approximately 3,700 agents working the nine stations in Tucson Sector.

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Can CBP check your phone?

Federal agents can search your phone at the US border, even if you're a US citizen. Customs officers are legally allowed to search travelers' personal electronics without a warrant — whether they're visitors or American citizens.

Is the CBP exam hard?

Exam not is not hard.

How many Border Patrol agents have been killed in 2019?

About one in 8,628 Border Patrol agents died in the line of duty per year from 2003 through 2019.

What kind of gun do CBP officers carry?

Standard issue CBP firearms are the H&K P2000 pistol and the M4 rifle.

How long is CBP academy training?

The training program, which is 58 days long, includes instruction in integrated law, physical training, firearms instruction, and driving.

How many miles is the US Mexico border?

1,954 miles

What percentage is Border Patrol Hispanic?

According to 2016 data, Latinos constitute slightly more than 50% of the Border Patrol.

How long does the background check take for border patrol?

12 months

How much of the border wall has been built since Trump took office?

On December 17, 2019, acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan stated that 93 miles of new wall has been built during the Trump administration; according to CBP figures, at least 90 miles of that replaced existing structures.

What is the busiest US Canada border crossing?

The Ambassador Bridge

What countries have border wall?

List of current barriers

Name	Country	Length (km)
Chinese–Korean border fence	China and North Korea	1,416
Egypt–Gaza barrier	Egypt	3.1
Estonia–Russia border fence	Estonia and Russia	106–108
North Macedonia–Greece barrier	North Macedonia	30

What is the busiest border crossing in North America?

San Ysidro

Does international mail go through customs?

Mail entering the U.S. from abroad arrives at a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) sorting facility (International Mail Facility). Upon initial screening at arrival, USPS sends packages to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for examination. CBP then refers FDA-regulated products to the FDA's investigators for review.

United States Port of Entry	United States Road/Highway	Mexican Port of Entry
San Ysidro	I-5	El Chaparral
San Ysidro Pedestrian	San Ysidro Boulevard	Puerta Este
Cross-border Terminal, Tijuana International Airport	Otay Pacific Drive	Tijuana International Airport
Otay Mesa	SR 905	Mesa de Otay