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Policies, Procedures and Directives

CBP has numerous policies, procedures, and directives. Please search for the document using titles or keywords.

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Title Abstract File Download Document Post Date Sort ascending Last Modified Date
CBP Directive 5430-001 Public Release of CBP Directives and Policy Directorate Memorandums Policy on how to release directives publicly.
CBP Directive 3340-052A Primary Processing at Airports CBP Directive that provides guidance on processing passengers in airports.
Critical Incident Response Transition and Support Memo The purpose of this memorandum is to ensure unity of effort among U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) components in carrying out the necessary and time-sensitive tasks associated with ensuring the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) can assume full responsibility for responding to, and processing, critical incident scenes involving CBP personnel and operations no later than October 1...
CBP DIRECTIVE 4320-030B - Incident-Driven Video Recording System The three-year retention schedule for potentially evidentiary material which is noted in Section 8.8.5.3 is currently undergoing review with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) per 36 CFR 1230.3. Until the retention schedule is approved by NARA, these files will be retained indefinitely.
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.
Directive 2210-004 - CBP Enhanced Medical Efforts This directive directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s deployment of enhanced medical efforts to mitigate risk to, and improve care for, individuals in CBP custody along the Southwest Border (SWB) as a result of surges in Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Family Unit Aliens (FMUA). This Directive shall be executed in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, or... , ,
Directive 2210-004 - CBP Enhanced Medical Efforts This directive directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s deployment of enhanced medical efforts to mitigate risk to, and improve care for, individuals in CBP custody along the Southwest Border (SWB) as a result of surges in Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Family Unit Aliens (FMUA). This Directive shall be executed in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, or... , ,
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...
CBP Directive No. 2130-021 - Roles and Responsibilities for U.S. Customs and Border Protection Component Offices and Employees Regarding Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Matters This directive defines the roles and responsibilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) personnel with regard to civil liberties allegations filed by members of the public and individuals detained for law enforcement purposes based on interactions with CBP personnel.
Directive 2210-004 - CBP Enhanced Medical Efforts This directive directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s deployment of enhanced medical efforts to mitigate risk to, and improve care for, individuals in CBP custody along the Southwest Border (SWB) as a result of surges in Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Family Unit Aliens (FMUA). This Directive shall be executed in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, or... , ,
Carriers Flight Diversion Memo
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Last Modified: Nov 12, 2024