U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared updates on its activities through several posts on May 11, 2026, highlighting participation in community events and preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
In a post published at 16:10 UTC, CBP stated: "CBP showed up strong for the National Police Week 5K. Thank you to all the agents, officers, and families who showed up and participated to honor the fallen. #PoliceWeek https://t.co/wk1O00Il2E".
Earlier that day, at 16:02 UTC, CBP posted a separate update which can be found here: https://t.co/RHwycltAf5.
Later in the afternoon at 18:30 UTC, CBP addressed its role during an upcoming international sporting event with the statement: "CBP is holding the line for FIFA World Cup 2026! CBP Officers stationed across America and around the world stand ready to process international travelers swiftly so everyone can enjoy the games.
The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in North America in June and July of 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will play a significant role in securing ports of entry and ensuring efficient processing of visitors from around the world during this period.
National Police Week is an annual observance held each May in Washington D.C., as well as communities nationwide, to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
