Homeland Security names Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens to lead the agency
1 year, 7 months ago

Homeland Security names Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens to lead the agency

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration on Friday named U.S. Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens to lead the agency, replacing retiring chief Raul Ortiz. In a statement announcing Owens' promotion, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said, “Chief Owens is a talented, selfless, and inspiring leader who is dedicated to the Border Patrol’s law enforcement mission, the men and women who fulfill it, and the country that we all serve.” "I am inspired by his commitment to the mission, and am grateful to him for his continued service in this new leadership role,” Mayorkas added. The New York Times reported that Owens has been with the Border Patrol for more than 20 years, most recently as the head of the Del Rio division in Texas.

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1 month ago

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NPR  

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11 months ago

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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LA Times  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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CNN  

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5 years, 8 months ago

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NPR  

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