CBP Cross Border Podcast: Northern Border - New York – Details, episodes & analysis

Some people end up wanting to provide feedback after entering the U.S. at one of our land border crossings. They may have a question, want to compliment a certain officer, perhaps even file a complaint. For all of these, there’s a mechanism in place to receive and follow up on incoming feedback from the traveling public. In this episode we sit down with a CBP Program Manager that handles some of these feedback submissions.

Employees tell their military background story and how they ended up employed with CBP in the Buffalo Field Office, and discuss CBP's Veteran Support Program.

This past fiscal year, narcotic seizures at ports of entry within the Buffalo Field Office, especially at the Port of Buffalo, have increased by more than 1,000%. In this episode we discuss some of these record breaking discoveries, and talk about what CBP is doing about it. 

This week is National Police Week. A time to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by our country's fallen officers. In this episode we tell the story of one of our own, who was murdered in cold blood, back in 1925. 

In this episode Public Affairs Officer Aaron Bowker discusses the Buffalo Field Office's efforts to protect the traveling public, as well as the CBP workforce during this COVID-19 public health crisis, and answers some frequently asked questions.

In this episode we explore another unique position within CBP; Import Specialist. So what is an Import Specialist, and what do they do? We asked Assistant Center Director, Bob Bekalarski to answer that very question for us.

We speak to Chief CBP Officers about the ongoing construction of the new facilities at the Lewiston Bridge. They explain the many improvements the new layout will have.

We talk about the job of an Agriculture Specialist. What they do. Why they do it. And what could potentially happen if they didn't. The stakes are higher than you might realize.

A New York State Trooper speaks with us about the laws regarding out of state gun permits and travel to or though New York State. There's alot here that you need to know before traveling into New York with your weapon.

For Veterans Day we discuss CBP's very active veteran recruitment efforts, the various benefits enjoyed by veteran applicants and new hires, and we describe how and why the new CBP Veteran Support Program began, to further support all of our CBP vets.

To all active military members and veterans... We thank you for your service.