Border Patrol’s air response is under scrutiny as whistleblower allegations reveal deadly consequences of operational failures.
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At a Glance
- Special Counsel questions CBP’s internal investigation of air response failures
- Whistleblower alleges Deming Air Unit prevented from responding to emergencies
- Multiple deaths, including a migrant and Border Patrol agent, linked to response issues
- CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility found allegations unsubstantiated
- Special Counsel alerts President and Congress that findings are unreasonable
Special Counsel Challenges CBP’s Internal Investigation
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has raised serious concerns about the integrity of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) internal investigation into a whistleblower complaint. The complaint alleged that the Deming New Mexico Air Unit was prevented from responding to critical emergency calls, resulting in multiple fatalities. Among the deceased were a migrant and a Border Patrol agent who lost their lives in July 2020.
“The U.S. Office of Special Counsel questioned the findings of a CBP internal investigation concerning a whistleblower complaint that, among other allegations, the Deming New Mexico Air Unit was prevented from responding to emergency calls, resulting in several deaths,” a report from Breitbart explained.
The gravity of these allegations cannot be overstated. They strike at the heart of CBP’s mission to protect both migrants and agents operating in dangerous border areas. The Special Counsel’s decision to alert both the President and Congress about the unreasonableness of the investigation’s findings underscores the potential severity of the operational failures within CBP’s air response system.
Acting CBP Commissioner Troy A. Miller reported that the investigation found no violations, except for an inadvertent airspace incursion. This conclusion stands in stark contrast to the whistleblower’s allegations of misconduct in dispatching CBP aircraft and false statements in investigation reports. The discrepancy between these accounts raises questions about the thoroughness and impartiality of the internal investigation.
“The air platforms available in many cases do not allow for continued care during flight due to configuration issues. There simply is not enough room to continue to perform CPR in some instances. Our primary choice would be a commercial life flight if available,” a CBP source said.
The investigation revealed potential systemic issues within CBP’s air operations. Reports of internal conflicts between supervisors and limitations in air platforms for continued care during flight point to deeper organizational problems that may be compromising the agency’s ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
The Special Counsel’s intervention in this matter signals a critical juncture for CBP. It’s evident that a more thorough, independent investigation is necessary to uncover the full extent of the operational failures and to implement meaningful reforms. The lives lost as a result of these alleged failures demand nothing less than full accountability and a comprehensive overhaul of CBP’s air response protocols.
