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Crime

Not “Protect & Serve,” Rather, “Line My Pockets & Protect Myself.”

An officer who does not care about rules and regulations, violates overtime rules, and threatens to box others is not an officer we need serving us.

The Truth is a Hard Pill to Swallow

Another officer with the El Paso Police Department comes forward to share their story.

The Faded Blue Line: An EPPD Officer Speaks Out

An officer with the El Paso Police Department speaks out about the corruption and criminals with badges.

CBP: Drugs, Money, Sex Offender

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry have had a busy two weeks. A total of 62.18 pounds of methamphetamine, 25.27 pounds of fentanyl, 158.64 pounds of marijuana were intercepted, $162,539 of illicit currency was seized, and 44 fugitives were arrested within the last two weeks.

Sex Offenders Captured by Customs and Border Protection

It was a busy weekend for Customs and Border Protection offices along the Texas Border. Both Laredo and Eagle Pass officers encountered and arrested suspects wanted for offenses involving crimes against children.