As we commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the United States Border Patrol (USBP), it is with great pride that we reflect on the history of the USBP and share our vision for the future.
USBP was officially established on May 28, 1924, with an initial force of 450 patrol inspectors. While we have grown into a dynamic workforce of nearly 20,000 personnel equipped with technology that continues to advance, the threats of our nation and agents on the frontline are ever evolving. Increasingly sophisticated transnational criminal organizations, record levels of migration, and cultural and technological shifts will persist in challenging the way our workforce operates. To maintain a proactive posture on our nation's border Security, the USBP must enhance operations while remaining steadfast to our core values of vigilance, integrity, and service to country.
The 2024-2028 U.S. Border Patrol Strategy builds upon previous strategies and updates our three goals centered on securing the border, achieving organizational excellence, and building effective collective history that prepares us to successfully execute our mission. While our commitment to U.S. border security is as strong today as it was in 1924, constant operational advancement is essential to meet the threats of tomorrow, serve and protect the American people, and to live out our motto, " Honor First."