Overview

• Suicides among Border Patrol agents nearly doubled from 2020 to 2022.
• Agents describe witnessing gruesome scenes, including human remains and abused children.
• Over 4,000 agents have left the force since October 2020, citing poor morale and job dissatisfaction.
• Early retirements have more than doubled under the current administration.
• Mental health resources are available but often lead to reassignment and pay cuts.