Border Patrol... Opinions?

01EXT · 03-15-2009, 12:35 AM

What is everyone's opinion on the border patrol?

I go to take the entrance test on April 9th. I've been studying alot on the preparation manual and have started a weight loss workout routine. Fortunately the post I'm on right now has an indoor swimming pool so when I get off work I can go directly to the pool and do laps...

If I get on I've picked South texas, around Laredo as my station...

opinions welcome!

dngrous_dime · 03-15-2009, 12:51 AM

Shoot first, ask questions later.

01EXT · 03-15-2009, 01:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dngrous_dime

Shoot first, ask questions later.

Yea I've been doing some reading on some cases where Border Patrol Agents are being prosecuted because they shot at illegal immigrants who were trying to assault them with rocks.

The thing about throwing rocks is, a 1lb rock thrown by an average male with aggression, that rock has around 225 lbs of pressure per square inch. Lamens terms it's going to hurt.

A standard 9mm bullet has about 250 lbs of pressure per square inch. This means that both the 1lb rock and a 9mm bullet have about the same amount of pressure.

Not to mention, if the rock does hit you in your head and you loose conciousness or are dissoriented by the attack, it leaves you open for the illegal immigrant to get to your duty belt. A.K.A your a dead man. I'm still confused on the who reason why there is so much controversy over Border Patrol Agents.

sonomanator · 03-15-2009, 02:03 AM

im thinking about going thru how has it been so far got any tips or advise for me.

Terracoma · 03-15-2009, 02:28 AM

A friend of a friend is training at the FLETC in Artesia, New Mexico... I can't remember how far he's in, but 5 weeks rings a bell.

Sounded like any other police academy, but he said that the focus on immigration-related laws and the eight solid weeks of learning Spanish is intense.

Artesia is the middle of butt**** nowhere, just so you know.

JChapoton · 03-15-2009, 03:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 01EXT

What is everyone's opinion on the border patrol?

I go to take the entrance test on April 9th. I've been studying alot on the preparation manual and have started a weight loss workout routine. Fortunately the post I'm on right now has an indoor swimming pool so when I get off work I can go directly to the pool and do laps...

If I get on I've picked South texas, around Laredo as my station...

opinions welcome!

you've picked the busiest and most dangerous border patrol stations in the southwest. I've went through this one plenty of times bringing loads back from Mexico as a truck driver for Schneider National. They have K-9's and one sound from them means you will be searching the whole vehicle weather it be a car, truck, or semi. 90% of the poeple who live and work there are Mexican nationals. Be prepared for long days without any breaks except for lunch. The checkpoint is located at mile marker #14 on the northbound side of I-35 just a mile north of town and the truck stop. Everyone going north from Laredo must pass through the checkpoint even if they have never been to Mexico. They have cones blocking the freeway. The only thing I ever hated about going to Laredo is knowing I had to go through there everytime on my return trip back north.

sonomanator · 03-15-2009, 04:15 AM

if u already know spanish u dont have to take the classes their thats what i would learn it before i go and learn at my own pace.

Zapnoma · 03-15-2009, 05:42 AM

I would do Corrections at a Detention facility before I ever even thought about applying for the BP/ICE....but thats me.

Look into Park Ranger under the Dept. of the Interior - National Parks Service and/or the Army Corps of Engineers. Way more fun and you dont go to prison for doing your job.

01EXT · 03-15-2009, 05:44 PM

Sonomanator, I don't have any advice for you. I've just been studying my preparation manual after applying with them online. I've heard alot of good advise on www.Honorfirst.com so I would go there if you have any specific questions. I wanted to go work for the BP because I wanted to see a lot of action. I wanted to be in the middle of it. And the money is really good as well.

I'm used to long hours ( I work 12s as a North Metro Atlanta Supervisor for a security company right now) so that won't be a new thing to me. The heat however, I was born and raised in Georgia, so I'm not sure how the "dry heat" will be out there. I'll just start running with a cammel back on to add some weight and get used to it.

leprechaun1874 · 03-23-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dngrous_dime

Shoot twice, don't ask questions later.

fixed

JChapoton · 03-23-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 01EXT

so I'm not sure how the "dry heat" will be out there. I'll just start running with a cammel back on to add some weight and get used to it.

be prepared for 90+ % daily. I don't know about you, but I'm from Michigan and I couldn't tell the difference between there heat and ours.

Petro · 03-23-2009, 09:28 PM

it only takes about 2 weeks for someone to be fully acclimated to any weather conditions...Iraq is way hotter and we wear way more gear and do way more strenuous activity..you'll be fine...

**mmilard** · 03-26-2009, 09:18 PM

You will be fine. if you can speak 2 languages you are more wanted. I used to the laredo runs and el-paso entries.

03-15-2009, 12:35 AM	#1
01EXT Po-Po User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,047 Location: Cartersville, Georgia User is: OffLine	Border Patrol... Opinions? What is everyone's opinion on the border patrol? I go to take the entrance test on April 9th. I've been studying alot on the preparation manual and have started a weight loss workout routine. Fortunately the post I'm on right now has an indoor swimming pool so when I get off work I can go directly to the pool and do laps... If I get on I've picked South texas, around Laredo as my station... opinions welcome!
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03-15-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
dngrous_dime Must be the CRACK!!! Age: 30 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,545 Location: 49633 User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? Shoot first, ask questions later.
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03-15-2009, 01:06 AM	#3
01EXT Po-Po User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,047 Location: Cartersville, Georgia User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? Quote: Originally Posted by dngrous_dime Shoot first, ask questions later. Yea I've been doing some reading on some cases where Border Patrol Agents are being prosecuted because they shot at illegal immigrants who were trying to assault them with rocks. The thing about throwing rocks is, a 1lb rock thrown by an average male with aggression, that rock has around 225 lbs of pressure per square inch. Lamens terms it's going to hurt. A standard 9mm bullet has about 250 lbs of pressure per square inch. This means that both the 1lb rock and a 9mm bullet have about the same amount of pressure. Not to mention, if the rock does hit you in your head and you loose conciousness or are dissoriented by the attack, it leaves you open for the illegal immigrant to get to your duty belt. A.K.A your a dead man. I'm still confused on the who reason why there is so much controversy over Border Patrol Agents.
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03-15-2009, 02:03 AM	#4
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,106 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? im thinking about going thru how has it been so far got any tips or advise for me.
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03-15-2009, 02:28 AM	#5
Terracoma Registered Adventurer Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,958 Location: Socorro, NM User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? A friend of a friend is training at the FLETC in Artesia, New Mexico... I can't remember how far he's in, but 5 weeks rings a bell. Sounded like any other police academy, but he said that the focus on immigration-related laws and the eight solid weeks of learning Spanish is intense. Artesia is the middle of butt**** nowhere, just so you know. Last edited by Terracoma : 03-15-2009 at 02:29 AM.
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03-15-2009, 03:33 AM	#6
JChapoton orangesonoma supporter Age: 36 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 642 Location: Warren, MI -- Home of GM's Tech Center--soon to be the new GM Headquarters User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? Quote: Originally Posted by 01EXT What is everyone's opinion on the border patrol? I go to take the entrance test on April 9th. I've been studying alot on the preparation manual and have started a weight loss workout routine. Fortunately the post I'm on right now has an indoor swimming pool so when I get off work I can go directly to the pool and do laps... If I get on I've picked South texas, around Laredo as my station... opinions welcome! you've picked the busiest and most dangerous border patrol stations in the southwest. I've went through this one plenty of times bringing loads back from Mexico as a truck driver for Schneider National. They have K-9's and one sound from them means you will be searching the whole vehicle weather it be a car, truck, or semi. 90% of the poeple who live and work there are Mexican nationals. Be prepared for long days without any breaks except for lunch. The checkpoint is located at mile marker #14 on the northbound side of I-35 just a mile north of town and the truck stop. Everyone going north from Laredo must pass through the checkpoint even if they have never been to Mexico. They have cones blocking the freeway. The only thing I ever hated about going to Laredo is knowing I had to go through there everytime on my return trip back north.
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03-15-2009, 04:15 AM	#7
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,106 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? if u already know spanish u dont have to take the classes their thats what i would learn it before i go and learn at my own pace.
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03-15-2009, 05:42 AM	#8
Zapnoma Fri'chkn n wtrmeln -nom! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 20,732 Location: Fri'chknville User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? I would do Corrections at a Detention facility before I ever even thought about applying for the BP/ICE....but thats me. Look into Park Ranger under the Dept. of the Interior - National Parks Service and/or the Army Corps of Engineers. Way more fun and you dont go to prison for doing your job.
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03-15-2009, 05:44 PM	#9
01EXT Po-Po User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,047 Location: Cartersville, Georgia User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? Sonomanator, I don't have any advice for you. I've just been studying my preparation manual after applying with them online. I've heard alot of good advise on www.Honorfirst.com so I would go there if you have any specific questions. I wanted to go work for the BP because I wanted to see a lot of action. I wanted to be in the middle of it. And the money is really good as well. I'm used to long hours ( I work 12s as a North Metro Atlanta Supervisor for a security company right now) so that won't be a new thing to me. The heat however, I was born and raised in Georgia, so I'm not sure how the "dry heat" will be out there. I'll just start running with a cammel back on to add some weight and get used to it.
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03-23-2009, 06:29 PM	#10
leprechaun1874 Needs a 3.4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,446 Location: Charlotte User is: Online	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? Quote: Originally Posted by dngrous_dime Shoot twice, don't ask questions later. fixed
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03-23-2009, 06:40 PM	#11
JChapoton orangesonoma supporter Age: 36 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 642 Location: Warren, MI -- Home of GM's Tech Center--soon to be the new GM Headquarters User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? Quote: Originally Posted by 01EXT so I'm not sure how the "dry heat" will be out there. I'll just start running with a cammel back on to add some weight and get used to it. be prepared for 90+ % daily. I don't know about you, but I'm from Michigan and I couldn't tell the difference between there heat and ours.
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03-23-2009, 09:28 PM	#12
Petro Killing Time Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,995 Location: Sadr City , Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? it only takes about 2 weeks for someone to be fully acclimated to any weather conditions...Iraq is way hotter and we wear way more gear and do way more strenuous activity..you'll be fine...
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03-26-2009, 09:18 PM	#13
mmilard Thrown the Double A's Age: 36 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,879 Location: Westminster S.C User is: OffLine	Re: Border Patrol... Opinions? You will be fine. if you can speak 2 languages you are more wanted. I used to the laredo runs and el-paso entries.
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