Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Agent Who Killed Alex Pretti Still on Duty in the Field
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, on news that the Border Patrol agent who killed Alex Pretti is still in the field, contrary to current CBP policy:
“It defies commonsense – and is completely inexcusable – that the agent who killed Alex Pretti Saturday is already back in the field terrorizing our communities and believing – as Greg Bovino has so wrongly asserted – that he is the victim. Clearly, no investigation took place and longstanding Department policy was completely ignored. At a minimum, the agent should be on Administrative Leave. It is clear that this administration does not care about accountability or the safety of U.S. citizens.”
Current CBP Use of Force policy: “When an Authorized Officer/Agent uses deadly force against a person, either on or off-duty, the officer/agent shall…be placed on Administrative Leave with pay and/or regularly scheduled days off for three consecutive calendar days immediately following the incident. During this period the officer/agent shall, at a minimum, participate in a confidential initial consultation conducted by a CBP-provided counselor.”
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