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U.S. Border Patrol Agents Participate in School Safety Day in New Mexico

Release Date
Wed, 11/07/2018

ANIMAS, N.M. -  Lordsburg Station Border Patrol Agents and other first responders took time out of their busy schedule to participate in “School Safety Day” at Animas Elementary on October 31, 2018.

Border Patrol agent FINO meets students.
Border Patrol agent FINO meets students.

Along with local Border Patrol Agents, Fire and EMS, New Mexico State Forestry, Hidalgo Sheriff’s Department, and Hidalgo Medical Services demonstrated a variety of equipment to include the Border Patrol’s all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) and horses, routinely used while performing their duties.  Many third grade students enjoyed the demonstrations and interacted with mascots from the U. S. Border Patrol, Agent F.I.N.O. (Failure is Never an Option) and the Forest Service’s Smokey Bear.

The agents emphasized the importance of general safety, gave examples when riding horses, ATVs, and important precautions they take daily to remain safe in their remote environment.

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 official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021