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Visitor Comments
George
April 10, 2007, 2:34pm (report abuse)There comes a time when enough is enough. I feel it is time America just puts the brakes on for some time and re-evaluate where we are at. Furthermore we as a notion MUST think of our own people and what is good for them as well. I feel that our leadership in many ways has lost touch with reality and what the American people want. I know one thing we DO NOT want, and that is more citizens in our country that we have to support on our social systems.
Thank you,
George
Tony
April 11, 2007, 9:08am (report abuse)We need our CBPO's ,who perform law enforcement, are our first line of defense against terrorists, drug smugglers, and other criminals, to have law enforcement benefits. CBPO's protect our borders, enforce the laws of America, are trained at a Federal law enforcement center, and are required to carry weapons. If that doesn't qualify you for law enforcement benefits, I don't know what does.
Mark
April 16, 2007, 1:36pm (report abuse)Officers of Customs and Border Protection are law enforcement officers of the United States. They carry firearms, have arrest authority and are the first line of defense for terrorists and weapons of mass destruction entering this country. They have high hiring standards and must complete a physically demanding "Law Enforcement" academy prior to starting work. Once on the job they must maintain a high level of competence with the use of firearms and must remain current and enforce countless federal laws, rules and regulations. Unlike many other "federal Law enforcement" officers who wear plain clothes, Customs officers are in a recognizable uniform on a daily basis. The Customs positions are stressful and officers work weekends,irregular shifts in often harsh environments throughout their careers to keep our nation safe. Give them the recognition and benefits that other law federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and congressional members have. They deserve it.
CBPO
April 18, 2007, 9:23pm (report abuse)Thank you Tony and Mark!
Sean
April 21, 2007, 10:10pm (report abuse)As a current Supervisory CBP Officer, I can tell you first hand that this coverage is not only right but a strong necessity. With a huge attrition rate, Congress needs to sit up and ask the question, "Why is everyone leaving?" My fellow officers need this support and need the recogintion so duly deserving of this position. It needs to be understood that we are the first line of defense along with our current brethern CBP Border Patrol. Again, please understand the importance of this bill and what effects it will have on this country.
James
April 24, 2007, 11:44am (report abuse)Good comment Sean. We are losing officers in massive quantities to other federal agencies with LEO status. We make more arrests and seizures than any other federal agency; therefore, we deserve LEO status also. CBPO
Joe
April 24, 2007, 8:52pm (report abuse)If the Government and the people of this country want to havethe best possible security for this country, this bill is a must, and this is without the law enforcement coverage. The coverage is an overdue fairness for CBP officers. The hours they put in on a daily basis, and the constant people they inspect causes them to get burned out and want to leave for other jobs. If the coverage passes you will see a higher morale and a higher retention rate.
Steve
April 25, 2007, 7:32pm (report abuse)LEO coverage for CBPO's and legacy Customs Inspectors have been talked about for over 20 years. Granted, I have not seen this much activity before, however, I really wonder if NTEU is really backing this or is presenting lip service. Other bills have come and have been defeated. I have been an NTEU member, but frankly, I will believe the coverage when I see it. Remember though, for those CBP Officers, if we do get it, be prepared to pay into it for the years you already have vested. Kind of like paying your military time. I really hope we get, but like I said, I really, really doubt it.
carlos
April 28, 2007, 4:48am (report abuse)A soon to be retired officer, mentioned that when he first started with the agency. There was talk about LEO coverage in a large meeting. Well, a soon to be retired officer at the time stood up and said, DONT GIVE ME THAT CRAP.. " you have been telling me this since I first started off"
Now take it that he has been in the service 30yrs, and the previous officer 30 yr. so that makes 60yr.. I hope 30yrs go bye and I dont have to mention this story to a rookie.
Jeff
April 28, 2007, 8:23pm (report abuse)What will it take before CBPO's finally acHieve the status they deserve as an official LEO? Will it take some suicide bomber blowing up a bridge and possibly decimating hundreds of Officers, enough is enough, CBP's arrest thousands of individuals annually AND put their lives on the line daily. Give CBPO's what they have earned, retirement as an LEO.
NO NO NO
May 7, 2007, 9:55am (report abuse)too much money
too many new fees, taxes costs
stop now stop today
enough is enough
don't care if you are 'worthy'
the ones before you are not worthy
remove all these perks now & allow the middle class to breathe without another ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS stolen from them
CHARLES
May 7, 2007, 9:58am (report abuse)120$ PER PERSON
GET IT FROM THE SALARY INCREASES OF JOHN MCCAIN & TED KENNEDY
NO TO THIS SPENDING
Lily
May 7, 2007, 10:38am (report abuse)No more US Republican Guard.
No more stormtroopers with guns menacing citizens.
No more erosion of Freedom.
You want to stop terrorists from attaching the US? Stop Making the US a Target.
Diplomacy Before Destruction.
Lily
Dan
May 7, 2007, 12:49pm (report abuse)Is the the money that's going to the Berlin wa..I mean the American protection device? Is this going under the rubric of "National Security" as well?
carlos
May 8, 2007, 5:42pm (report abuse)LILY? Come on... how can you say that... Your probably one of those travelers that failed to declare her dog food, and it was taken away.. Let it go!!!! it was just dog food????
Carlos
May 8, 2007, 5:47pm (report abuse)WHAT DO WE WANT!!!!! LEO!!!!!
WHEN DO WE WANT IT!!!!! NOW!!!
SI SE PUEDE!!!!!!!
SI SE PUEDE!!!!!!!
IF ILLEGALS CAN SAY IT WE ALSO CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tim
May 9, 2007, 12:14pm (report abuse)@Dan: yes, I would probably place customs officers in the category of "National Security" since they are the ones saying who and what gets into our country.
@Lily: I'm just hoping you're a troll and don't believe such a thing. It's great to be idealistic but it is also pretty unreasonable. The things that make us targets are also the same ones that keep our economy running and they don't just make the rich richer, but they also keep much of our poorer citizens above the poverty line. Should we perhaps be a more pacifistic country like france? Tens of thousands are rioting in France because of their rampant unemployment and because a socialist didn't get elected in a fair, democratic election. They've been the focus of terrorist acts just like any other nation. Every country has and simply trying to be a 'nicer' country isn't going to change anything.
DFW Stamp Monkey
May 10, 2007, 2:58am (report abuse)We don't need 6C coverage. Doesn't take much strength to stamp a passport. CBP academy is full of 60-65 year old trainees.
Scott
May 10, 2007, 2:13pm (report abuse)DFW must work at an airport. The rest of CBP does actual law enforcement work.
II George
May 10, 2007, 7:33pm (report abuse)DFW Stamp monkey. I don't know what to say to you. I'd call you brother but that would be a stretch given your lack of self respect and low self esteem. You also seem to have issue with "age" a clear violation of EEO law. Are you really sure you want to post such comments on the internet.
Now on the subject of cost I challenege the cost of a 120 per person because our agency is funded nearly entirely through user and port fees collected.
II George
May 10, 2007, 7:41pm (report abuse)LEO status according to reports will actually bring money to the government read Gov report extract!!
We estimate that enacting the legislation would increase revenues by $19 million over the
2008-2012 period and $46 million over the 2008-2017 period by allowing Customs and
Border Protection officers to increase contributions to their retirement funds. Enacting
the bill could affect direct spending, but we estimate that any such effects would not be
significant.
Sean
May 10, 2007, 9:43pm (report abuse)It's nice to know that some of the people interacting with this forum understands how this bill is designed. On another note, the bill paased in the house with 69% of the vote showing that it wasn't all along party lines. The tragedy in all of this, our own president doesn't think we are Law Enforcement officers. Today, is a sad day for CBPO's but let's see how it does in the Senate. Nothing would please me more to show that we are indeed worthy of the coverage. Thank you Congress in recognizing that! To those of you who think we are not, I invite you to come down to the southwest border and just hang out. On another note, Mr. President we are the guys in blue. Please don't confuse us with the guys in green who are already considered law enforcement officers. CBP Border Patrol and CBPO's do the same job with one exception, our job applies technical skill along with a lot of hands on law enforcement.
Just Do It...
May 12, 2007, 1:03am (report abuse)What we do take a lot of energy, heart, passion and will to survive. Unfortunately, we do not get the benefit of being seen as the Po..Po. Because we continue to ride around with vehicles that look like the Po..Po.., wear uniforms that look like the Po..Po, and act like the Po..Po. We are the protectors of our Nations borders. The ones who give up our weekends and work long hours and have to explain to our children why Daddy and or Mommy have to go to work on their Birthday to keep our Nation safe. Put Police on our Patch and Vehicles and you will raise the Fog. Then and only then will you appreciate the sacrifice we make to ensure our Nation's security... for security is best when Perception is met. The only thing separating us from that goal is recognition for the cost we pay as Knights of the Nation.
Just Do It...
May 12, 2007, 1:07am (report abuse)As a Post Script, when your brothers and sisters and BLUE see you as an equal, there is no doubt we are.
CBPOE / Miami
May 12, 2007, 1:51pm (report abuse)DFW Stamp Monkey is the prime example why our agency was held back all these years from recognition and LEO status. Not everyone sits in a booth all day, unless by choice. I entered in 2002 and have worked and almost all areas of enforcement within CBP. Anti-terrorism, narcotics, passenger analytical units, and basic inspectional functions with success. Keep your job interesting, branch out, work up a sweat and perform other LEO functions and then you would realize why CBPO’s deserve 6C.
Jarhead CBP
May 18, 2007, 8:01pm (report abuse)The Stampmonkey in Ft. Worth is obviously a 10 percenter and his or her performance probably shows it. I AM a law enforcement officer! I don't need congress, or Ted Kennedy, or even President Bush to tell me that. This country is being sold by both parties. rebublicans are selling it to the big corporations, and the democrats are GIVING it to the illegals. One day we will wake up and wonder what happened. Rome fell almost over night because of the exact same reasons. These CBP Officers work harder than any officer in any other agency. Mr. Bush asked us to do this job, now is is not willing to pay us to do it. We are simply being screwed!
Striker
May 23, 2007, 7:42pm (report abuse)CBP Officers are not LEO's!! There main function is inspectional and protection. They never leave the airport or border checkpoint. They don't execute warrants, they dont go looking for criminals at thier houses, places of employment, and most of the people they deal with are law abiding citizens and not criminals.
CBP IS LEO
May 24, 2007, 9:59am (report abuse)CBP doesn't have to go looking, the bad guys come to us. And when we find the dope or NCIC's or child abusers or porn freaks, the other LEO agencies are happy to come and "take over", that doesn't even mention the countless illegals we refuse and return on a daily basis. Our "inspectional" functions provide valuable intel to many of these other LEO agencies and is an invaluable tool in the fight against terrorism. We deserve to be covered. As for the money, 120 bucks isn't so bad, if you consider the cost of training a CBP officer then having him/her leave less then a year later, to go to another agency (who benefits from that training), then having to train yet another and so on and so on. If we provide the officers a little incentive to stay, I am sure in the long run, money will be saved and quality officers will remain in a very important place, at our nations borders.
ExNYCBP
May 24, 2007, 11:17am (report abuse)The bill was read twice by the Senate and sent to committee last week. How long before the Senate actually votes on HR 1684? Sometimes bills are sent to committee to die....
You still need the Senate to pass it by two thirds so it survives bush's veto. I really hope you guys get 6c- I worked at JFK for over 3 years and I think it;s long overdue.
James
May 27, 2007, 11:23am (report abuse)The president do not consider CBPO's law enforcement. We are America's Front Line. When there is a war or any fight a smart person would put their best up front with all the necessary tools to win! Having said, we are the ones stopping illegals, illegal drugs, weapons, terrorist, and weapons of mass destruction from entering into our country. Therefore, give us what we deserve!
??Striker??
June 3, 2007, 6:00am (report abuse)Striker, you must be one of the well deserving Prison Guards, that get LEO status for babysitting the criminals that we catch.
James
June 4, 2007, 11:29am (report abuse)Striker, you do not get any kudos for being jealous. Have you or were you ever a CBPO? If not, I rest my case. Also for your FYI, we have served warrants at houses without any other law enforcement agents. Not only that, but we also have helped other law enforcement agents in raids and stakeouts. Therefore, know the facts before speaking against LEO for CBPO's. Besides, we enforce more regulations and laws, make more arrests, drug seizures, apprehend and detain criminals than any other law enforcement agency in the US.
James
June 4, 2007, 11:42am (report abuse)Oh, I'm sorry STRIKER, and last but not least, we also DEPORT more illegals (criminals or improper documents) than any other law enforcement agency. Having said, I rest my case once more.
Tony
June 13, 2007, 6:22pm (report abuse)Striker,
Do you realize that most people the Police deal with are law abiding citizens also. Should we remove their LEO status also.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -
CBPO's enforce the laws of America and they are officers.
CBP is "VIRGO"
June 17, 2007, 9:20am (report abuse)Airport STAMP MONKEES deserve "6c" as much as MAIL CARRIERS!!!!!
Left index, right index, NEXT!!!!
CocoWilly
June 17, 2007, 10:09am (report abuse)In addition to the previously mentioned reasons for justifying 6c coverage, President Bush needs to sign this bill for his own party's good as well. Unions are notorious for pushing Democrat leaders for office. Putting politics aside, this bill is necessary for the retention of CBPOs who work hard to protect the citizens of this country - it's only right they get fair compensation. Come on George W, show the country what Republicans are made of - it will pay off in the long run.
LandBorder
June 17, 2007, 4:06pm (report abuse)A look at all the Safety Alerts and Bolos we receive would change some minds. Besides, LEO is the only way to retain CBPOs. Job retention is horrible.
Young Buck
June 18, 2007, 10:32am (report abuse)I joined CBP a little before the merge and I was damn proud to be a Customs Officer. With a previous law enforcement background, I believe CBPO's deserve LEO status just for the simple fact that we are armed officers that enforce laws. But since the merge, CBPO's were given more duties. We now perform Immigration, Custom, and Agriculture duties. We got more work and now have to be proficient in all fields with no incentives. This is why we are losing all our officers, our good officers. The younger ones to positions that are covered and the older ones to retirement as soon as they qualify. In the short time I was in I have only seen the number of good officers leaving CBP increase and the quality of new hires decrease. So in conclusion, I believe this new agency is destined to fail if we can't retain or recruit good officers. To all my CBPO brothers and sisters, not only do we deserve 6c, we NEED 6c.
Fred
June 18, 2007, 9:07pm (report abuse)To "CBP is "VIRGO"-
Our brothers and sisters who spend long hours in the primary area deserve 6c as much as the rest of CBP. They are highly trained and spent many months away from their families earning the title of "Officer". You obviously are oblivious to the multple "other" responsibilities we are entrusted. These include ENFORCING LAWS pertaining to cargo, currency, terrorism, maritime operations, contraband, agriculture and immigration violations. That's not even all of them. We are law enforcement officers and should be treated as such.
Young Buck
June 19, 2007, 1:53am (report abuse)Looks like the bill passed but short the votes of being VETO PROOF. To the CBPO Family, keep your heads up. I believe we will get 6c in the near future. In the mean time, continue the great work, stay safe, and thanks for sticking around and defending the home front.
Ground rat
June 23, 2007, 8:24pm (report abuse)Its a shame that all the work we do gets passed off as nothing, most people dont see the endless stress we incure, the long hours (16hrs a shift), the havoc it caused family life, while they sit at home and sleep at night we are busy working to allow them that right. We make the big cases that other agencies get credit for, everyone in the process on the criminal gets loaw enforcement to include the prison guards but who does that criminal the one who out him there "US"
CBP is "VIRGO"
June 23, 2007, 9:18pm (report abuse)Fred;
You convinced me. CBPO's at AIRPORTS really do deserve "6c."
Especially the 400lbs(LITERALLY) lazy douchebag who ordered me to "PLACE THE PASSPORT IN MY HAND" at JFK.
There should be a physical fitness test for "6c." All the fat slobs and grandmothers with stamps do NOT deserve LEO STATUS. I don't care how many 'other things' they MAY be eligible to do. STAMPING PASSPORTS is NOT Law Enforcement.
'6c' for AIRPORT CBPO's would DIMINISH the meaning of LEO for the rest of us that do REAL POLICE work.
You guys get DOUBLE TIME for O.T. so quit the crying about "16hr shifts." GS 11 CBPO's can easily make 90k a yr. I do NOT feel sorry for you STAMP MONKEY'S!!!
Robert
June 27, 2007, 11:24pm (report abuse)Why is it when the subject of 6c comes up everyone to include president Bush claims we don't rate? I myself work the southern border and have been subjected to several encounters that warranted me to pull my pepper spray, baton and ultimately my weapon. On other occassions I have worked as a CBPO(e) formerly known as a senior inspector. Presenting cases for officers who caught the formerly deported ag felon who had been deported for raping a 14 year old child.
So, for those of you who keep slapping your jaws and remain clueless, ask yourself why several congressman have come to the border because all along they thought we were border patrol.
Mr. President get it together, your ignorance is going to harm national security because every port of entry, sea port and airport are losing valuable officers every day. Until this bill gets signed into law, I have to leave my job every night wondering if we let one slip by because of the lack of manpower. Sleep well Mr. President.
Lil' Bush
June 29, 2007, 10:48am (report abuse)Quit ya griping,I got bigger problems than giving you peasants a raise. MAYBE next year I'll authorize a work visa for immigrants who would LIKE to stamp passports, because we all know immigrants do the jobs americans don't want to do and it sounds like none of you whiners want to stamp passports. I will start out using mexican day labor on the land border, english is not needed there. After that once all of the US is required to be bi-lingual we can give every CBP job to illegal, I mean undocumented immigrants.
VIVA LA RAZA
P.S. Vote for my nephew in 2012, he's half mexican
Lil' Bush?
June 30, 2007, 10:01pm (report abuse)Read all the comments and know all CBPO's duties before you respond! This blog is about CBPO's getting 6c status. You look like you have no idea what your talking about, you must really be the president. Please comment and respond all you want, you already lost face and the discussion. Ignorance is bliss!
I just want to thank our nations gaurdians for doing the job they do. They don't HAVE to do it but make the sacrifice to protect our nation every day. CBPO's, you are appreciated and I believe you should be covered.
Irate Traveler
July 1, 2007, 11:53pm (report abuse)I do NOT believe CBP "Officers" should get this so called status they seem to want. I travel often and have not ONCE been greeted cordially at the airport. NEVER RECEIVED THE OBLIGATORY "WELCOME HOME." You "Officers" seem to be mainly old, fat and angry. Kind of like TSA Screeners with guns!!! HA,HA,HA,HA,HA!!!!!!!!!! NOW STAMP MY PASSPORT B*TCH!!! HURRY UP I HAVE A CONNECTING FLIGHT. LOSER CIVIL SERVANTS.
Irate Traveler?
July 2, 2007, 11:54pm (report abuse)For your info CBP Officers do have other duties than so called "stamping passports". CBP Officers also man the land borders and the seaports. "Stamping passports" consists of less than 10% of CBP Officers and their duties, the other 90% consists of the other CBP Officers performing law enforcement duties such as drug interdiction, anti-terrorism, trade enforcement, finding & deporting illegals, detecting and seizing contraband such as child pornography, smuggled currency, intelectual property rights, and last but not least the several hundred pounds of narcotics ranging from cocaine to marijuana CBP Officers discover ON A DAILY BASIS, which you won't see JUST passing through an airport. CBP Officers has the record for the highest numbers of arrests and drug seizures in the nation. Take 5 minutes and type in Customs & Border Protection Officer on the web and see what you get.
Irate Traveler??
July 3, 2007, 3:37am (report abuse)These Stamp Monkeys have broader authority and enforce more laws than any single Federal Law Enforcement agency. "Welcome Home LOSER". I can almost guarantee they say that evertime to you, at least think it.
Irate Traveler
July 3, 2007, 10:03pm (report abuse)Yea, EVERTIME they say that to me!
Typical Gov't employee; semi-retarded loud mouth. You must be a GS 11 step 5- such a fluent writer.
Now, I would LOVE IT if ANY of you would have the BALLS to call me or any passenger a LOSER while you're in that little booth with your big scary stamp. COWARD.
Irate Traveler?
July 3, 2007, 10:53pm (report abuse)Now we all can see why you are this way. It is very clear now and you make it very apparent by hating so much. You tried to get a job with CBP and got denied. Admit it! Sorry pal, maybe if you change you attitude and get yourself a little more self respect, maybe CBP will hire you to clean their toilets after a bowel movement exam. Everytime you comment you look more & more like a moron who clearly doesn't know what their talking about. Speaking of coward, when did you put your life on the line and serve this country? Many of these CBP Officers you're commenting to are combat vetrans of the armed forces, many of which are serving in Iraq now. Shhhhh, before you embarass your self further!
Irate Traveler
July 5, 2007, 10:33pm (report abuse)"You tried to get a job with CBP and got denied."
ROTFLMAO!!!!
WHO THE HELL WANTS TO STAMP PASSPORTS??? YOU obviously couldn't get on the Police Dept. and had to SETTLE for CBP!
Being in a booth at an airport is hardly "putting your life on the line." YOU STUPID STAMP MONKEY.
Anyone who served in Iraq I have respect for and would HOPE they could get a better job than CBP "Officer." You guys do NOT deserve "6c"- your comments are proof of your ignorance. NOW SHUT UP, STAMP MY PASSPORT, and quit your crying.
Irate traveler?
July 6, 2007, 2:16am (report abuse)You are very entertaining and I enjoy your comments, truly. FYI, I am a combat vetran and did 2 tours to the desert. I was also a police officer for several years and seized more contraband in a month as a CBP Officer than my police department did in a whole year. I just recieved a job offer as a criminal investigator/special agent(6c status) I qualified for the position based on my CBP Officer experience (for the last time, CBP Officers don't just stamp passports). I will continue to support CBP Officers if and when I decide to move on. Please get a clue, I rest my case.
Irate Traveler
July 6, 2007, 10:24am (report abuse)Thank you for your service. I am happy to see you will be moving on to a position worthy of your experience.
It looks like you would be qualified for agent without any CBP experience. GOOD LUCK to you, stay safe and to all the STAMP MONKEES; get off craigs list and STAMP FASTER!!!!!!
Curious George
July 6, 2007, 1:38pm (report abuse)Is 6c worth it? CBP Officers get paid double time for over time. If tasked to work more than 8 hours or on days off CBP Officers get paid double, up to $35,000 a year and may retire after 30 years of service. If granted 6c status they would lose that over time. 6c will give CBP Officers LEO pay, 25% annual salary increase(around 15 thousand dollars, if that). Now, this means CBPO's will be on call and will have to work more than 8 hours or days off with the strong possibility of no over time pay, double time is gone. Yes, there is a 20 year retirement involved but working the airport, land border, or seaports 24-7 for twenty years with possibly no overtime? Not like the agents who already got 6c, CBP Officers always got work to do. Yes, in the long run it will save the tax payers and the government millions of dollars, but will CBP Officers get burnt out? Just curious.
Landborder
July 9, 2007, 11:36am (report abuse)CBP Officers are already getting burned out---but that's due to the imcompetent management and empolyee shortage. You can have 6C with COPRA-- CBP senior or enforcement officers are under that system. Don't know how this bill is written though. Either way it will save taxpayers tons of money on the job retention alone-- which would also solve part of the burnout issue.
Curious George
July 9, 2007, 12:58pm (report abuse)Thank you. I also read revised budget plan online and noticed they mention giving LEO status to Border Patrol agents, don't they already have 6c?. I believe they meant CBP Officers and mistaken CBP Officers for BP Agents again.
6c for you and ME
July 9, 2007, 10:40pm (report abuse)All of DHS deserves 6c. TSA Officers should be included. We are the true FRONTLINE against terrorism! At least give us a shield to wear.
Take your LEGAL "20"
July 12, 2007, 12:20am (report abuse)I hate my job. Even with LEO status I am still stuck in a booth stamping passports and having dirty, smelly passengers breath and cough in my face all day. CBPO position at my 'large northeastern airport' is horrible. FLETC was fun but then I get here and almost ZERO percent of what I learned is ENFORCED. MAYBE once a week I get the "custom's" side and have it a little easier. SO "IRATE TRAVELER" think I give a sh*t if you miss your flight? DROP DEAD.
cbpo/jfk
July 12, 2007, 2:24am (report abuse)Before I get to what I want to say... What enforcement does TSA do? What authority does TSA have? Want to be recognized, wear your pants around your waist, and a shirt that fits... don't try to stop me with a prisoner my creds, and an AOA “A” port id. Try to speak like you are slightly educated. On your break SCREAMING into the phone, yes, others hear you cursing in uniform (because god forbid you put on a cover shirt). It does not look good... Now CBP deserves 6© even at airports, because there are fights, drugs, arrests, fraudulent documents, imposters, we serve warrants, interrogations, investigations, prosecutions, among other things. cont.
cbpo/jfk
July 12, 2007, 2:25am (report abuse)When you have a foreign murderer in front of you coming as an imposter, he gets caught and tries to stab you and himself, and you need to protect yourself as well as the traveling public, let me know if we deserve it? How about the people that come here 8.5 months pregnant to drop a 12 inch 5 lb 3 oz anchor in the U.S.? Yes that happens and no they don’t have money or medical coverage... WE the tax payers pay for it free of charge. My brother a USC born here can’t afford his 2nd open heart surgery @ 25 years of age, but they get it all. CBP tries to prevent that from happening. I have gone on long enough people for more than 1 reason CBP deserves 6(c). Before you shoot it down, walk a mile in our shoes.
Sucios
July 12, 2007, 8:28am (report abuse)All this CBP, Legacy Customs and Legacy Immigration bashing is quite amusing. All these people must have been stopped or fined or penalized for breaking THE LAW. Right, law that we uphold. The arrest that other agencies make are made because we stopped criminals at the borders. Where do you think field agents get their intel...through us. Us at the airport, land borders and seaports. And god forbid if it was to late and they dont want to come and pick up the warrants they issued. Yeah, I see how they deserve 6c more than we do. In the end, the criminals walk because they dont want to work....its late. Note that "left finger, right finger"; those are tools to catch wanted people, not to annoy passengers. That comment must have been issued by a foreigner, for we don't take prints of US citizens and residents. And if anyone who is bashing our duties as CBPO; try your attitude in other countries and see far you'd go.
TSA AGENT OF DOOM
July 12, 2007, 11:05am (report abuse)to cbpo/jfk;
I has de othoratee to nots lets ya pass MY checkpont. HA HA. See ya in the foodcort. I have a HOMELAND SECURITY patch on my uniform also, sucker!
BORDER BADASS
July 12, 2007, 11:20am (report abuse)I left the large northeastern airport for the border. Although there are many facets to CBP, I am Legacy INS all the way. At the large northeastern airport, I learned enforcement and have carried that to where I continue to work. So, although I left my 6C coverage for the border, I still enforce the law, as written. So, Mr. Irate traveler, please request entry at my bridge with so much as an untestable amount or residue, or maybe perhaps the same attitude you have displayed at the airports. The inside of the cell will be perfect for you, then its onward to county jail and then next morning one of the many county judges who always take a BITE OUT OF CRIME. Be my guest!! Come on down and try your luck, oh yeah and don't worry about your passport, it's probably photosubbed.
cbpo/jfk
July 12, 2007, 1:03pm (report abuse)To TSA AGENT OF DOOM
Check your SOP book... no you can’t stop me. And that gibberish is what I'm talking about. Looks like a high school dropout who passed the GED test by the skin of his teeth. You have that patch until you get caught stealing a pack of cigarettes, clown.
CBPO/JFK
July 12, 2007, 1:13pm (report abuse)Hey Striker,
Have you heard of our air/marine interdiction units? Hurricane katrina we were there check the pics on the website. We train the Iraqis to. We are in many different countries for many different reasons. Do your homework next time. 6(c) for CBP!
Sea Rat
July 12, 2007, 2:42pm (report abuse)I heard TSA funding got dropped off the bill! Sorry TSA, guess you all wasted or stole to much money last time or are just not worthy enough to be a part of DHS funding this year. Don't worry, well make sure we use your funding loss toward CBP Officers getting 6c! Mr. president the bill is now closer to the budget number you wanted. If you sign the bill you will reap the rewards later and see how much money the signing of the bill would save the goverment in the future. Thank you Congress and the Senate for recognizing CBP Officers as LEO's.
Sea Rat
July 12, 2007, 2:59pm (report abuse)Here's a online peek of the cost estimate the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has for HR 1684 dated June 19, 2007. Check out the REVENUES section.
http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/82xx/doc8263/hr1684.pdf
DHS OFFICER
July 13, 2007, 10:57am (report abuse)TSA OFFICER. CBP OFFICER. Department of Homeland Security.
We are both OFFICERS. Show us some RESPECT or I WILL make you take your shoes off at the checkpoint and cry about the SOP to your gay supervisors!
Curiuos George
July 13, 2007, 3:31pm (report abuse)To DHS Officer:
Don't we all have to take off our shoes anyway, and I know several CBP Officer Supervisors who used the SOP to get a few TSA Officers with power trips like yours FIRED. Also majority of the TSA Officers that were lucky enough to become CBP Officers got fired after or before they started the job. Failed backgrounds, Failed the CBP Academy at FLETC, getting arrested off duty, excessive force, narcotics, theft, just some of the things I personally seen former TSA Officers get FIRED for. You ask for RESPECT, try treating other law enforcement personnel with RESPECT when they go through check points, whether their ON or OFF DUTY!
DHS OFFICER
July 13, 2007, 5:41pm (report abuse)Re; "Curious' George
You are GAY.
It really is Bi-curious isn't it?
You think you bad with ya "A" badge and gun. TSA at JFK is better than you CBP gumps.
cbpo/jfk
July 13, 2007, 11:17pm (report abuse)DHS OFFICER
Good luck with the shoe thing. Try stopping me and i will put cuffs on you before you start crying how sorry you were. lol
You are just as much of a clown as TSA Agent of doom lol, probably the same person. TSA agents arent even armed lol. TOOL!
DHS OFFICER?
July 14, 2007, 12:18am (report abuse)You got something against gay people? Your an EEO disater waiting to happen (hope your not on a government computer or home computer). If so, I see you getting fired in the immediate future. Employees like you is why TSA can't get representation and one of the main reasons why TSA lost its budget. TSA is one of the least liked from law enforcement personnel around the nation because of employees like your self.
DHS OFFICER
July 14, 2007, 12:25am (report abuse)"TSA is one of the least liked from law enforcement personnel"
Thank you for RECOGNIZING T-S-A!!
as LAW ENFORCEMENT. It is long over due.
I have nothing against gay people- just CBP homos who think they better then TSA Officers.
DHS OFFICER
July 14, 2007, 1:11am (report abuse)You are very welcome because I consider "Mall Security OFFICER's" as Law Enforcement too! Forgive me, but what I meant to say is "TSA is one of the least liked BY law enforcement personnel..." And FYI, law enforcement is when you CARRY A FIREARM AND ENFORCE LAWS!!! Clearly what TSA DOES NOT DO!!!
DHS OFFICER?
July 14, 2007, 1:19am (report abuse)DHS OFFICER:
I have to say this one more time.
You are very welcome because I consider "Mall Security" as Law Enforcement too! Forgive me, but I meant to say "TSA is one of the least liked BY law enforcement personnel..." And FYI, law enforcement is when you CARRY A FIREARM AND ENFORCE LAWS!!! Clearly what TSA DOES NOT DO!!!
Night Owl
July 14, 2007, 1:25am (report abuse)DAMN, someone got served! 6c for CBP, Officers that is!
DHS OFFICER
July 14, 2007, 10:58am (report abuse)I ain't scare of you fools. Come to my checkpoint at JFK and see who SERVES who. I dont needa FIREARM to enforce LAWS. TSA can smackdown any fat, old CBP gump anytime anywere.
Curious George
July 14, 2007, 4:10pm (report abuse)To DHS OFFICER:
What kind of smack down can you do? Make me take off my shoes if I'm OFF duty, that's as far as you'll get and if I am armed or in uniform you can't do JACK, I can simply bypass your precious check point. And what laws do you enforce? Please tell me. Don't you only follow directives? Please educate me and I'll educate you. Regarding your first sentence, there's no such word as "ain't" and you might want to add the letter d after the word "scare". I'm scared to read the rest, which explains why you could only get a job like TSA. For the record, CBP Officers have a United States Code Law book to follow (a.k.a. Customs Law Book) that's over a thousand pages listing all the federal statues, made specifically for Customs Officers, that gives us the authority to enforce federal law, as well as state law. Is there a TSA law book out there, please school me.
DHS OFFICER?
July 14, 2007, 8:49pm (report abuse)After looking up TSA I discovered I was wrong. TSA does have true Law enforcement personnel. It states:
The TSA Office of Law Enforcement directs all TSA law enforcement activities and related critical incident management functions. It includes the Federal Air Marshal Service and the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Program and the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program.
So if you have any of the above positions I am sorry, for those positions are true law enforcement positions. However, if you are a TSA SECURITY Screener or working a SECURITY check point, you are nothing but airport SECURITY. No where on the TSA web site does it state TSA SECURITY Screeners enforcing any laws. There is nothing wrong with being a SECURITY Gaurd (a police officer without benifits), I have a few in my family and respect them because they don't try to be or act like something they're not. Just be happy you got a job with the government.
Mike Papa
July 15, 2007, 8:47pm (report abuse)19 USC 1589(a) /8 USC 1357 says it all! I worked the southern border for 3.5 years. I was sworn in as a Special Officer of the Louisiana State Police during Katrina spent 11 days sleeping in the floor of a building that the roof had caved in on. I unlike other CBPOs get in a GOV and have 168 miles of the Mississippi river to conduct ship inspections (ALONE). So stamp monkey or not we all deserve it.