JFK speaks about the role of the press in a free society-
A working relationship with the press- nowhere to be found.
In-depth reporting:
Aug 2013-
Border Patrol confirms re-assignment of Blaine chief
“Jones said there would be no other statement in response to further questions about Bates’ removal, which The Bellingham Herald first reported Monday.”
Sept 2012-
Port Angeles USBP station- grand opening:
No topics to be discussed unless pre-approved by the agency in question.
Sept 2012-
Denied FOIA requests-
Aug 2012-
Port Angeles Border Patrol whistleblower investigation:
More here.
Aug 2011-
Imagine a school district wanting to expand staff and facilities and, at the same time- suppressing public information Re: the number of students enrolled, teachers on staff and number of students graduated in the past 36 months.
“…the Border Patrol has refused to divulge the number of agents in Port Angeles…”
Aug 2010-
Secret arrest statistics:
US Border Patrol, Port Angeles, WA-
A US Border Patrol spokesperson tells the press:
Background:
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Positive Examples in Law Enforcement
Struggling to Defend the Border Patrol
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