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| Title | Abstract Sort ascending | File Download | Document Post Date | Last Modified Date |
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| Support to Tribes at or near the U.S. Southwest Border Policy | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to supporting and closely coordinating with Tribes along the United States' land borders, in accordance with longstanding Agency policy and practice. Tribal Nations are unique, sovereign entities, and CBP prioritizes close coordination with individual Tribes to establish and formalize appropriate processes to work together to address our shared... | |||
| CBP Directive on Family Unity Policy | This policy provides guidance for CBP agents and officers in deciding whether to separate a minor child from a parent(s) or legal guardian(s), with the goal of ensuring consistent, transparent, and well-documented decision-making. This policy is issued consistent with the stipulated settlement in Ms. L v. ICE, 3:18-cv-00428 (December 11, 2023). It supersedes and replaces all previous CBP policies... | |||
| CBP National Standards on Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS) | This policy continues our commitment to the safety, security and care of those in our custody. The policy, titled U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) National Standards on Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS), is the result of collaborative work among various offices. The policy document is grounded firmly in the experience and policies of the Office of Field Operations and the... | |||
| Policy Statement and Required Actions Regarding Pregnant, Postpartum, Nursing Individuals, and Infants in Custody | This memorandum on CBP’s policy and required actions regarding pregnant, postpartum, nursing individuals, and infants establishes formal guidance related to care in custody and documentation requirements consistent with recommendations from the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG Report No. OIG-21-49) made in July 2021. This is the first action CBP is taking to address the recommendations in that... | |||
| CBP Directive on Privacy Policy, Compliance, and Implementation | This Directive provides CBP personnel with procedures and practices for safeguarding the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personally identifiable information; or when engaged in activities that otherwise impact the privacy of individuals. Publication No. 1724-0422 | |||
| CBP Directive on Short-Term Holding Facilities Handling, Storage, Transference, and/or Return of Detainee Personal Property | This directive provides additional guidance on existing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policies pertaining to the handling, processing, and return of detained individuals' ("detainee") personal property at CBP Short-Term Holding Facilities. Accessibility Notice Some documents posted in this section of CBP.gov contain redactions and are not fully accessible under Section 508 of the... | |||
| CBP Directive 4510-038 | This directive outlines the agency response to Use of Force incidents and establishes the Use of Force Incident Team. | |||
| CBP Directive 5430-001 - CBP Policies Publication Process | This directive mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Directives requiring the Commissioner’s signature and CBP Policy Memorandums issued by the Office of the Commissioner, Policy Directorate (PD Memos) be released publicly unless they contain information that should not and/or cannot be released for personnel safety, privacy, or legal reasons. | |||
| CBP Directive on Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for Public Affairs Purposes | This Directive is designed to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel with procedures for the disclosure of CBP information associated with individuals encountered by or in the custody of the agency for external, public communications purposes to ensure compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or government-wide... | |||
| CBP Directive on the Disclosure of CBP Info to Foreign Authorities | This Directive is designed to provide CBP personnel with procedures and practices for the disclosure of CBP-collected and maintained information, including records containing personally identifiable information, to foreign authorities. Publication No. 1724-0422 | |||
| CBP Directive on the Public Disclosure of Employee Information | This Directive is designed to provide CBP personnel with guidance and procedures related to the disclosure of employee data, specifically personally identifiable information, in response to third-party requests. Publication No. 1724-0422 | |||
| Directive 2210-005: Children Born in the United States in CBP Custody and/or at a CBP Facility | This directive establishes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy governing the processing of children born in the United States in CBP custody and/or at a CBPfacility, as well as the processing of their parent(s) and any additional minor child(ren) accompanying the parent(s). | |||
| CBP Directive 51735-013B: U.S Customs and Border Protection Standards of Conduct | This directive establishes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy on the ethical conduct and responsibilities of all CBP employees. | |||
| CBP National Parking Directive | This Directive establishes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy concerning the use of appropriated funds to procure and subsidize parking for federal employees who commute to work in privately-owned vehicles (POVs) and to procure parking for Government-owned vehicles (GOVs) and Government-leased vehicles. This Directive also establishes CBP policy for parking POVs and GOVs at both... | |||
| CBP Directive on Online/Distance Learning Mandatory Training | This directive establishes the authorities to mandate online/distance learning for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel. It also includes the responsibilities to track and report the completion of mandatory training. Accessibility Notice Some documents posted in this section of CBP.gov contain redactions and are not fully accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973... |