Bob Ortega
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 06:27
Federal auditors and aerial-surveillance competitors repeatedly have questioned whether CBP's drone program is cost effective — and whether other alternatives might do more for less money.
Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 07:43
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General report concluded that the drone program costs far more than the agency claims and doesn't work well enough to justify spending more on it without further study
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 00:00
Southern Arizona residents say Border Patrol agents are using excessive force, engaging in illegal searches and seizures, and stopping and detaining people without explanation.
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 00:00
Based on Congressional Budget Office estimates, the cost of hiring and deploying 20,000 additional agents over the next decade would be $34.3 billion.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 00:00
Looking at the current state of border security, most analysts agree on some needs - such as improving radio communications - but some say CBP really should focus on what it has in hand
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 00:00
The recent surge is coming almost entirely through the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, which is beginning to rival the Tucson Sector as the busiest — and deadliest — route for migrants
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 00:00
In a statement, the CBP said it would have to cut Border Patrol agent hours by the equivalent of 5,000 full-time agents, nearly one-quarter of the force