Larry (Dave) Fluty Assistant Commissioner | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Jeffrey J. Dinise has been appointed as the new Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's Miami Sector. He began his duties on November 17, 2024.
Previously, Chief Dinise served as Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement Operations at USBP Headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he managed border security operations for 20 sectors across the country. His career spans 22 years with roles in leadership positions along various borders including southwest, northern, and coastal areas. He has also acted as Chief Patrol Agent in the Detroit and Havre Sectors and was Deputy Chief Patrol Agent in Spokane Sector. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from American Military University and completed the Executive Leadership Program at the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Security and Defense.
In his new role, Chief Dinise oversees operations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina within the Miami Sector. This sector includes six Border Patrol Stations across Florida covering over 1,200 miles of coastal border.
Chief Dinise expressed his commitment to community partnership: “I was honored to be selected for this position, and I look forward to partnering with the public to safeguard our communities. Alongside the highly dedicated team of Border Patrol agents and professional staff in the Miami Sector, we will continue to work tirelessly to protect our maritime border and ensure the security of our nation.”
The Miami Sector collaborates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat transnational crime and prevent smuggling activities. Suspicious border activity can be reported via their toll-free number (877) 772-8146.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), America's largest law enforcement organization with over 65,000 personnel, is tasked with protecting national borders on land, air, and sea while facilitating lawful travel and trade.
