Would going in to the border patrol be bad ?
90473
My good friend has been in the border patrol for quite a few years and he genuinally likes it. Good pay and such. He was in the military before that, as well. I do know that you need to know spanish in order to get in, so if you do not speak it, you need to brush up on it.
513340
The only problem with military border patrol is it will create hostility just like the Gaza strip.Picture tanks and armed soldiers.What we should is get more qualified patrol officers and as far as katrina we had fema and they failed them the a$$holes tax dollars gone to funerals.But you make a Great debate they may do a better job then the people we pay to do these jobs now.
1169563
All in all, what are you looking for in the law enforcement field? There are differences in both border patrol and local police. Your best bet would be to do some research and talk with both sides to see which suits you better.
624545
Living in Arizona close to the boarder. I think that it is a good think. The boarder patrol have limited number of people and need some break coverage just like us from work. The imigrants come over here and when the do they leave trash ragged clothes and things just lying around where the camp. I have seen it. There are also so many deaths of immigrants trying to cross over here, no one deserves do die like that. I am not against them coming over here if they abide by our rules, and don't live of our tax dollers, we have enought Americans that do that. \nAnyway this is what the National Guard is supposed to do, their job is to stay state side, not go to Irag, and guard our boarders.
1109008
Yes, the mexican "legal" system has alot of flaws in it still.\n\nYou can offer a "tip" at the border to get accross faster,  and a "tip" to very nice police officers for varoius help.\nA good "tip" for a officer around the border would be about 20 dollars, but only about 5 or 10 if you are much further into the country.\n\nI lived there south of Mexico City for a couple of years, and our business owner ( from the US) would "tip" on a regular basis, the city mayor, the chief of thier police, and a couple of city people.\nIt made everything work very well.\n\nI found that I could get everything that way except a phone in my apartment, ( never did get one)  but since I tiped ( really tiped) anyone that came and told me I had a call on the pay phone by my house,  I almost always had someone standing there listing for the phone to ring.  ( sorta my own answering service)
41427
Lo siento, maybe never. Better to plan vacation in mexican border city, and visit mother there (if you are legal). Maybe consult with american Immigration Attorney. I do not advise illegal border crossing!
376642
the Police or try the INS or HOmeland Security
564903
be suspicious, of anyone crossing your borders illegally... if it isn't a crime, it should be... if someone enters your home without permission, then it is trespass or burglary, if you are crossing a border without the knowledge of the relevant authorities, then you will of course be committing a crime. Any person who does this would of course also, be aware they are committing a crime... personally speaking I'd say if there is no absolute genuine reason for any person crossing a border, especially in this day and age of globalised terrorism, they should be deported, straight away, no messing about with paperwork... they should also be handed over too there native countries authorities... if someone is pleading persecution, then the question has to be asked... Why are they being persecuted in the first place? Was it because they themselves have committed a crime?\nIt's a hard question to answer, but every nation has a right to defend it's borders... \nThe real answer is quite possibly... it is already too late, as the enemy is already within!
367079
I think it probably depends more on where you live, as to how you feel about it. Most people closer to the border, our fellow Americans, aren't to happy with ILLEGAL immigration. Always remember to say legal or illegal, that is the issue, not immigration.
1100045
I don't know about the Border Patrol, however, I am dead certain that big business and Bush want to leave a 'hole in the fence'.  That is why they keep pooh-pooh ing barriers at the border.  Those would remain even when public attention is elsewhere, whereas staffing could drop easily over time.
514443
There is no "safe" MOS.  if it's needed in the rear, it's needed at the front.  admin, mechanics everyone goes.  Even if you don't go in your MOS you can be detached so something else.  I know plenty of water dogs (water purification or something MOS) who were fapped out to the MP's to do patrols.  If you are afraid of the obligations, look else where.  Coast guard.  Peace Corps.  College.  If you join the military, odds are you'll go at least once.
810448
Too many to count.  The daily apprehension rate is kept by the supervisors.  Then the ones we come across once we go home and go out and about.  Living and working around the Border Patrol is quite interesting.
1165661
not if you are an immigration officer,\notherwise it's no one else's business
493128
No, the National Guard is for time of national emergency not for a permanent job. The borders will always need guarding, that would be more border patrol & more power for the border patrol. Are we willing to pay more tax for more border patrol - I am but what about everone else?
374720
Youll be fine if you have a reasonable and nice inspector.  If the inspector is an ass, then you might have some issues (probation, ect...)\n\nWith all the news now a days, its cool to hear people are still coming into this country legally, I comend you and hope it works out for you.  And dont shoplift!
83221
If you have to ask if it's scary, then you're not ready. I'm a former police officer and fear is a factor but not something you really think about. Fear makes us careful and alert. If we stopped and thought about it, we couldn't do our jobs. It's part of a dangerous job and when you put on that uniform, you know that you may not be coming back home again, when you leave your house. If you treat people with respect from the beginning yet stand firm on what you need to enforce as an officer, you'll do fine. Just remember that the people you are dealing with are human beings and none of us have the right to abuse or belittle them. Now, when I was on the streets I treated everyone equally and with respect but if they pushed my bitc^ buttons, I could go there too. If I had to be tough I was, but most situations are purely handled with people skills and a firm but fair hand. You want to protect America's borders, do it with pride, honesty and integrity. Your place is to enforce the law not to become judge, jury and executioner. You judge only enough to asses a situation and make an arrest or take other authoritive action. I will face down anyone, even to this day, but I have always kept in mind that the person I faced is someone's son or daughter, brother or sister and one of God's children. However, it would not have kept me from shooting them if I had justifiable cause (thank God I didn't have to in all those years, but came very close a few times). You must be able to face your fear and put it behind you at the same time, and never turn your back on a fellow officer or someone that needs your help. You can die out there. If you can't face that, Sweety, don't even think about joining the force. God be with you if you do. Good luck.
960571
You would be better speaking to your congressman. They have liason officers to help with immigration issues.\n\nGood luck.