Just what we need
Just got this in my inbox:
Media Advisory
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION VOWS A TOTAL COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONALISM
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner will address traveler complaints of rude and unprofessional behavior by CBP Officers, and unveil U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s three-pronged professionalism initiative to address concerns and correct problems. CBP Officers and Agents are America's frontline of defense against terrorists and terrorist weapons. In carrying out this important mission, it places our officers squarely at the center of America's efforts to defend our homeland at and between our ports of entry. The CBP Officers and agents must make law enforcement discretion decisions every day that affects the lives of thousands of people. With this three-pronged initiative, Commissioner Bonner hopes to help CBP officers and agents make those discretionary decisions much more quickly.
Yeah, that's just what we need. Millions of people —including known terrorists—pour across the Southern border every year. I understand their desire to move here — they want a better life for themselves and their family and that is understandable. But a lot of people from other countries want to come here, too. And they do it the legal way. If people are caught entering this country illegally they should be treated rudely and sent packing. They should do it the legal way, as thousands upon thousands of others do.
I think they have bigger things to worry about, according to this poll of border agents:
How satisfied are you that you have been given the tools, training, and support you need to be effective in stopping potential terrorists and protecting the country from terrorist threats? Very satisfied (16%) 34% Fairly satisfied (18%) Not really satisfied (35%) 64% Just somewhat satisfied (29%) 91% say that stopping potential terrorists from entering the country and protecting the country from terrorist threats are very important aspects of their job.
Most believe that the Department of Homeland Security could be doing more to stop potential terrorists from entering the country and to protect the country from terrorist threats. Three in five (62%) front-line border protection personnel say the Department of Homeland Security could be doing more to protect the country from terrorist threats with the right leadership and approaches, with two in five (41%) believing that the Department could be doing a lot more in this critical area. At the same time, respondents recognize that stopping potential terrorists is a very important aspect of their job; 91% say this is the case. And a full 77% say they have seen a significant shift in their responsibilities since September 11 th. In an open-ended question, one respondent notes: “[Our] primary responsibility is to stop terrorists from coming across the border; we are no longer able to do interior enforcement.” Clearly, front-line border protection personnel believe we can and must do more to protect our borders. A slim majority feel that the country has made some progress in securing the homeland since the September 11 th attacks of three years ago, but a surprisingly large 44% of these front-line personnel say we are no safer today. 2
Media Advisory
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION VOWS A TOTAL COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONALISM
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner will address traveler complaints of rude and unprofessional behavior by CBP Officers, and unveil U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s three-pronged professionalism initiative to address concerns and correct problems. CBP Officers and Agents are America's frontline of defense against terrorists and terrorist weapons. In carrying out this important mission, it places our officers squarely at the center of America's efforts to defend our homeland at and between our ports of entry. The CBP Officers and agents must make law enforcement discretion decisions every day that affects the lives of thousands of people. With this three-pronged initiative, Commissioner Bonner hopes to help CBP officers and agents make those discretionary decisions much more quickly.
Yeah, that's just what we need. Millions of people —including known terrorists—pour across the Southern border every year. I understand their desire to move here — they want a better life for themselves and their family and that is understandable. But a lot of people from other countries want to come here, too. And they do it the legal way. If people are caught entering this country illegally they should be treated rudely and sent packing. They should do it the legal way, as thousands upon thousands of others do.
I think they have bigger things to worry about, according to this poll of border agents:
How satisfied are you that you have been given the tools, training, and support you need to be effective in stopping potential terrorists and protecting the country from terrorist threats? Very satisfied (16%) 34% Fairly satisfied (18%) Not really satisfied (35%) 64% Just somewhat satisfied (29%) 91% say that stopping potential terrorists from entering the country and protecting the country from terrorist threats are very important aspects of their job.
Most believe that the Department of Homeland Security could be doing more to stop potential terrorists from entering the country and to protect the country from terrorist threats. Three in five (62%) front-line border protection personnel say the Department of Homeland Security could be doing more to protect the country from terrorist threats with the right leadership and approaches, with two in five (41%) believing that the Department could be doing a lot more in this critical area. At the same time, respondents recognize that stopping potential terrorists is a very important aspect of their job; 91% say this is the case. And a full 77% say they have seen a significant shift in their responsibilities since September 11 th. In an open-ended question, one respondent notes: “[Our] primary responsibility is to stop terrorists from coming across the border; we are no longer able to do interior enforcement.” Clearly, front-line border protection personnel believe we can and must do more to protect our borders. A slim majority feel that the country has made some progress in securing the homeland since the September 11 th attacks of three years ago, but a surprisingly large 44% of these front-line personnel say we are no safer today. 2
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