Thu, 17 May 2012 12:43:14 EDT
CBP Hosts Open House, Enthralls More Than 1,000 Schoolchildren in Laredo
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted a major open house as part of National Police Week activities in Laredo, Texas and captivated the attention of more than 1,000 local schoolchildren. CBP personnel also earned top honors in a fire engine pull and canine competition. (more)
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Thu, 17 May 2012 12:43:14 EDT
CBP Honors Fallen Heroes at Valor Memorial Ceremony
U.S. Customs and Border Protection held a private Valor Memorial and Wreath Laying Ceremony today to honor two Border Patrol agents who died in the line of duty in 2011 as well as the men and women of CBP and its legacy agencies who have previously given their lives while working to protect the U. (more)
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Wed, 16 May 2012 12:44:03 EDT
President Obama Speaks at Peace Officers' Memorial
Thousands of law enforcement officers came today to Washington, D.C., from all 50 United States and several foreign countries, joining officers and agents from Customs and Border Protection and other Department of Homeland Security components to honor officers who died in the line of duty in 2011. (more)
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Fri, 11 May 2012 13:06:01 EDT
CBP Announces Two New Trade Centers at First West Coast Trade Symposium
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David V. Aguilar opened the 2012 West Coast Trade Symposium in Long Beach, Calif., yesterday with a clear message to the international business community: CBP is transforming its approach to trade. (more)
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Thu, 03 May 2012 12:29:59 EDT
Travel Channel to Air 'Baggage Battles' Featuring CBP Unclaimed Merchandise Auctions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection each year processes more than 300 million travelers and more than 24 million containers through U.S. ports of entry. Sometimes, goods go unclaimed or are abandoned. Imported merchandise that lacks proper documentation to make entry into the United States is known as general order merchandise. (more)
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Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:00:31 EDT
CBP Celebrates Historic Graduation of 1,000th Border Patrol Academy Session
More than 350 family members, friends and agency personnel came out yesterday to celebrate the 1,000th graduating session of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in a formal ceremony held in Artesia, N.M. In honor of this historic event, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, U. (more)
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Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:00:31 EDT
CBP Commissioner Looks to Trade Groups to Build Partnerships
When U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David V. Aguilar met with members of the trade community this week, he told industry leaders that CBP is seeking joint solutions to improve the agency's operations and maintain the country's economic competitiveness. (more)
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Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:40:25 EDT
Acting Commissioner Addresses Conference, Meets with Officials During Germany Visit
Expanding cooperation with international partners in government and the private sector was the goal of a late March visit to several sites in Germany by acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner David V. Aguilar. In Berlin, Aguilar also gave the keynote address at "Politics and Policy of Border Security," a conference at the Canadian Embassy sponsored by the Migration Policy Institute and the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs. (more)
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Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:10:07 EDT
CBP Global Entry Program Arrives at Denver International Airport
For its location a mile above sea level, Denver is known as "the mile high city." Denver is also recognized as one of two cities in America with eight professional sports teams. Now, the capital of the state of Colorado adds another distinguishing marking. (more)
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Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:50:41 EDT
Acting Deputy Commissioner Shares ACAS Strategy with Air Cargo Leaders
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and its partners are taking a new direction to secure the air cargo link of the global supply chain, Acting CBP Deputy Commissioner Thomas Winkowski told industry leaders today in Miami. "This is our new roadmap," said Deputy Commissioner Winkowski, while holding up a copy of the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Strategy Plan for participants of AirCargo 2012 to see. (more)
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Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:29:13 EDT
CBP Global Entry Program Arrives at Charlotte-Douglas Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently launched the Global Entry program at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and interactive Global Entry kiosk demonstrations for invited guests and news media. Joining CBP Area Port Director Patty Fitzpatrick at this event were partners and stakeholders who were excited to see this convenient and secure trusted traveler initiative expand to the CLT Airport. (more)
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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:00:13 EDT
CBP is Now Accepting Applications For CBP Officer Positions
CBP is Now Accepting Applications For CBP Officer Positions has been updated.
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Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:40:00 EST
CBP Global Entry Program Arrives at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
On a typical chilly Minnesota morning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently launched the Global Entry program at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, interactive Global Entry kiosk demonstrations and tours of the new MSP Airport Global Entry enrollment center for invited guests and news media. (more)
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Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:34:14 EST
'Passport Day in the USA' Provides Special Application Opportunity
Traveling out of the country this spring or summer? Now is the time to ensure you have the appropriate travel documents. On Saturday, March 10, the Department of State is hosting Passport Day in the USA, providing an opportunity to apply for a U.S. passport book or U. (more)
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Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:34:14 EST
Napolitano, Aguilar Address Central American Border Management Seminar
Last week Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Acting CBP Commissioner Aguilar both addressed the Central America Border Management Seminar in Panama City, Panama as part of a week- long trip to Central America to solidify cooperative efforts with several countries in the region. (more)
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Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:10:22 EST
Candlelight Vigil Honors Memory of CBP Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute, acting CBP Assistant Commissioner Kevin McAleenan and employees of the Office of Field Operations attended a candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Tuesday evening. The event honors officers killed in the line of duty during the long history of securing America's port of entry. (more)
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Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:49:39 EST
Information, Technology to Lead CBP Advances, Commissioner Tells Business Group
To find and fight illegal drugs, criminals and contraband, Customs and Border Protection must take new approaches to the technology and information available today, CBP Acting Commissioner David V. Aguilar told a group of business leaders yesterday.. (more)
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Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:10:22 EST
Trade Advisory Committee Convenes in Washington, Hears Program Updates
On President's Day, in true patriotic spirit, members of the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection, also known as COAC, traveled from around the country to meet Tuesday in the nation's capital. The meeting was the trade advisory group's first public gathering in 2012. (more)
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:30:01 EST
Elementary School Students Learn How CBP Protects the Nation
Round Hill, Va. - A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, U.S. Border Patrol and Office of Air and Marine agents and an Office of Information Technology (OIT) program manager showed students at Round Hill Elementary School in Round Hill, Va., all of whom were born after 9-11, the importance of CBP border security work during a recent visit. (more)
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Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:07:15 EST
Acting Deputy Commissioner Outlines Trade Advances, Priorities
Securing and facilitating international trade will continue as a mission priority for Customs and Border Protection, emphasized CBP Acting Deputy Commissioner Thomas S. Winkowski at a Washington, D.C., meeting today of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones. (more)
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:22:48 EST
Napolitano Notes CBP Successes in State of Homeland Security Speech
The work of Customs and Border Protection featured prominently in Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's address to Washington, D.C., journalists yesterday as she described how "our homeland security and our economic security go hand in hand.. (more)
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Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:19:06 EST
Blue Lightning Initiative Outlined at DHS Anti-Human Trafficking Event
Customs and Border Protection announced the rollout of its latest project in the fight against human trafficking, the Blue Lightning Initiative, at a Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Stakeholder meeting Jan. 11 in Washington, D.C.Blue Lightning provides U. (more)
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Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:16:02 EST
CBP Becomes First Federal Agency to Join Disability Hiring Initiative
Customs and Border Protection today became the first federal agency to enter an alliance agreement with the Department of Labor to advance President Obama's executive order to increase federal hiring of people with disabilities. Acting Commissioner David V. (more)
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Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:33:58 EDT
2011
2011 has been updated.
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Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:33:58 EDT
2010
2010 has been updated.
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Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:33:58 EDT
2009
2009 has been updated.
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Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:33:58 EDT
2008
2008 has been updated.
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:22:34 EDT
Border Security
Border Security has been updated.
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Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:45:54 EST
Technology
Technology has been updated.
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Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:45:54 EST
Trade
Trade has been updated.
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Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:45:54 EST
Travel
Travel has been updated.
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Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:45:54 EST
Careers
Careers has been updated.
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Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:45:54 EST
Inside CBP
Inside CBP has been updated.
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Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:09:11 EST
CBP in the News
CBP in the News has been updated.
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Wed, 12 May 2010 12:37:44 EDT
Featured RSS Feeds
These RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feeds are made available to easily share information from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Web Site.
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:18:11 EDT
CBP.gov Información en Español
CBP.gov Información en Español has been updated.
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Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:40:25 EDT
Auctions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has authorized EG&G/CWS Marketing and Rod Robertson Enterprises to auction off CBP general order merchandise and seized and forfeited property. All proceeds from the auction of general order merchandise and vehicles are returned to the government.
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Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:31:32 EST
CBP.gov Quicklinks
CBP.gov Quicklinks has been updated.
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Fri, 18 May 2012 17:24:29 EDT
Homepage NewsTicker
Homepage NewsTicker has been updated.
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