In this Feb. 26, 2019, photo, U.S. Border Patrol Customs and Border Protection Chief Carla Provost testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Firearms use by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agents has reached a record low. According to data obtained by The Associated Press, there were 15 instances in which officers and agents used firearms during the budget year 2018. Border Patrol agents now undergo scenario-based drills at the academy and learn how to de-escalate tense situations. The boards determine whether an officer or agent used force correctly or whether it was out of policy.

Source: thestar March 05, 2019 06:56 UTC