Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino, a senior official at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), used her social media platform to highlight the agency’s ongoing recruitment efforts and recent enforcement actions.
On July 19, 2026, Sabatino posted about CBP’s hiring initiative, stating, “Securing the borders is a calling. The CBP Office of Field Operations is hiring. We need individuals committed to safeguarding the United States. If this sounds like you, apply now: https://t.co/HywzHgcqWw https://t.co/w7bZ6UpsIA”. This message underscores the agency’s emphasis on attracting candidates dedicated to national security.
Later that day, Sabatino reported an incident involving law enforcement at a border crossing, “CBP is committed to protecting our communities. Recently, @DFOLaredo officers encountered a US citizen at the Brownsville and Matamoros Int’l Bridge with an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child. He was turned over to Harlingen PD.
https://t.co/IrN8v6aL9I https://t.co/LuMv0CLAUg”. The post highlights collaboration between federal officers and local police in addressing criminal activity at international entry points.
On July 20, 2026, Sabatino shared details from Los Angeles International Airport regarding agricultural inspection activities, “If you discovered all this in a suitcase, wouldn’t you be this happy? @DFOLosAngeles K9 Maisy alerted to a bag from Thailand with 50 lbs of meat (including raw), 33 lbs of mangoes, garlic, bamboo and banana plants. @USFWS took custody of 16 lbs of Bengal monitor lizard.” This case demonstrates the multi-agency cooperation between CBP and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in enforcing regulations related to wildlife trafficking and agricultural imports.
CBP’s Office of Field Operations plays a central role in securing America’s borders by inspecting travelers and cargo at ports of entry across the country. The agency routinely collaborates with other federal agencies as well as state and local law enforcement to address threats ranging from criminal fugitives to illegal importation of restricted goods.