Acting Comm. John Sanders

Archived account of Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (@CBP) John Sanders

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

Congress MUST act to provide additional resources to CBP through supplemental funding. Without additional resources, the safety and well-being of the migrant population in CBP custody, comprised mostly of families & unaccompanied children, are at substantial risk. We need action!

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

An #AMO P-3 crew recently spotted a low profile vessel carrying 4,134lbs of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific. The vessel was sunk and 3 people were detained. The men and women of AMO work hard to prevent dangerous drugs from ever reaching our shores.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

Confronting the humanitarian and security emergency at our border requires a "whole-of-government" approach, which would not possible without the support of @NationalGuardMS and Mississippi Governor @PhilBryantMS. @DHSgov and @CBP are grateful for your partnership.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

Very proud of the @CBP officers involved in this historic seizure of more than $1B worth of cocaine. Authorities have made 2 arrests and continue to process the seized cocaine. The investigation is ongoing.

[U.S. Attorney EDPA @USAO_EDPA]

*BREAKING NEWS* Federal authorities have seized approximately 16.5 TONS of cocaine from a large ship at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia. This is the largest drug seizure in the history of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. @ICEgov @CBPMidAtlantic @PhillyPolice @USCG

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

We owe a debt of gratitude to all who landed on the beaches of Normandy 75 years ago this month. It was an honor for @CBP officers to welcome home Mr. Willard LaCounte, a D-Day veteran who was inducted into the French Legion of Honor for his service in WWII. #DDay75thAnniversary

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

A Border Patrol EMT treated a small child on the border this week suffering from insect bites that covered his body. Over 1,300 Border Patrol agents are trained EMTs—using their skills to save lives and treat injuries of people they encounter.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

BORSTAR agents rescued 8 children and 10 adults from the strong current of the Rio Grande last week. Smugglers do not care how dangerous it is. They guide migrants directly into these life-threatening situations. I’m proud of the agents involved in this rescue.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

A positive update to this sad situation from yesterday—the missing mom & daughter were located by Border Patrol when they crossed the border again into the US & surrendered to agents. They were taken to a hospital for treatment of dehydration. I’m thankful they were found okay.

[CBP Arizona @CBPArizona]

A deceased child, believed to be a seven-year-old citizen of India, was discovered 17 miles west of Lukeville by U.S. Border Patrol yesterday morning. Bi-national search for anyone associated continues. @CBP #TucsonSector Details: https://t.co/tQAxifezk5

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

In Feb., CBP, @dhsscitech, @ONDCP & @USPISpressroom launched the Opioid Detection Challenge. On Tuesday, 8 finalists were announced. I’m excited to see how these technologies will help our frontline personnel safely detect dangerous opioids. Find out more: https://t.co/h2Rx9IKFe1

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

Border Patrol agents have rescued more than 3,000 people this fiscal year, including 514 people in water-related rescues. There has been a dramatic increase in water rescues as many underestimate the water depth & speed of the current.

This is a crisis. We need Congress to act.

[New York Times Video @nytvideo]

U.S. Border Patrol used to spend much of its time chasing migrants to apprehend them. But on this stretch of the Rio Grande, water rescues of families have now become part of the agents' daily routine: https://t.co/UIbFpik5IT

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

I’m asking Congress to act as soon as possible on the supplemental request. Our frontline officers and agents need resources to address this emergency and to continue caring for the families and children in custody. Now, more than ever, we need more than words—we need action!

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

It’s been 40 days since @POTUS requested supplemental funding to manage the crisis at the border. Without additional resources, the safety and well-being of vulnerable migrant populations, comprised mostly of families & unaccompanied children, are at substantial risk.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

I just returned from the SW border where I had the privilege of engaging with the men and women of CBP and our partners at @DHSgov & @DeptofDefense. I am grateful to them all, especially the Border Patrol, for their dedication during this unprecedented crisis.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

Congratulations to the Office of Training and Development’s Distance Learning Center on their Telly Award for @CBP’s new Ebola Safety course. The @TellyAwards honor the finest films, video production, and web & cable TV commercials from around the world.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

I’m pleased to announce 79% of ACE users reported they were satisfied in the 2018 ACE User Satisfaction Survey. I’m proud of the work @CBPTradeGov & the Office of Information & Technology have done to modernize ACE. We'll continue to work with stakeholders on future deployments.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

The current situation is unsustainable for @CBP operations. Our officers and agents need additional resources and authorities to confront this crisis and to ensure that our humanitarian obligations to the families and children encountered at the border are fulfilled.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

On our frontline every day, the men and women behind the badges are professional & compassionate. They are doing everything they possibly can to achieve CBP’s mission—enforcing the law while, at the same time, remaining mindful of the humanitarian needs of those in our custody.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

These BORSTAR agents saw two men struggling to stay afloat and immediately acted—jumping into the river to pull them to safety. I am very proud of the men and women of the Border Patrol, who every day, put themselves in harm’s way to save lives.

[CBP @CBP]

RESCUED—BORSTAR agents saved 2 men from drowning in the Rio Grande on Thursday. Both men were thrown into the river by smugglers. One of the men was a double amputee, the other was a paraplegic. https://t.co/ibbJkwXOmi

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

.@CBP officers are prepared to welcome millions of travelers from all over the world this summer. Travel to the US has grown year by year. We continue to expand programs & leverage technology to provide convenience to travelers while maintaining the highest standards of security.

[Acting Comm. John Sanders @CBPSanders]

For the past 95 years, the men and women of U.S. Border Patrol have worked tirelessly to secure our border. To those of you in uniform today, thank you for your unwavering dedication to keeping America safe. #HonorFirst