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Border Patrol Graduates Citizen’s Academy Participants

Release Date
Fri, 12/15/2017

TUCSON, Ariz. – Tucson Border Patrol Station completed their 14th Citizen’s Academy on Thursday night and graduated 13 students who learned firsthand about Border Patrol’s mission.

The students participated in classes, discussions, scenarios and demonstrations to gain an in-depth view into various areas of law enforcement and the daily operations of securing Arizona’s southern border.

Tucson Station graduated 13 participants of their 14th Citizen's Academy
Tucson Station graduated 13
participants of their 14th Citizen's
Academy

Classes were held one night per week for seven weeks, with each night focusing on a different aspect of what Border Patrol agents do. Participants also received a brief overview of various laws agents must know prior to graduating from the Border Patrol Academy.

The Border Patrol’s primary purpose for offering this introductory course is to give attendees a better understanding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations and the dynamics of securing the nation’s borders.

The Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector is committed to community outreach programs to strengthen relationships within border communities.

Attending the Citizen’s Academy is free – all materials are provided – but applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet certain application requirements.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021