North Dakota to Receive Additional CBP Officers
The U.S.-Canadian border crossings in Pembina and Portal, North Dakota will receive some of the additional 2,000 CBP officers authorized for allocation through the 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act, announced Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., in a March 31 release. Cramer is…
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co-chairman of the Northern Border Caucus, a bloc of House members from border states. “The timely movement of people and goods through the border shared with our Canadian friends is critical to keep pace with the growth in our state, and to spur the national economy,” said Cramer. “These additional officers will help make the crossing process safer and smoother for citizens who rely on efficient border service for personal travel or commerce.” More than 850,000 personal vehicles, 400,000 trucks, and 1,600 buses crossed the North Dakota-Canadian border in 2012, said the release. Forty-four ports in 18 states will receive additional staffing, says CBP (see 14040115).