Border Security Compromised: 30% of Surveillance Cameras Inoperable

An internal memo reveals significant operational impacts due to outdated equipment and unresolved repairs along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Nearly one-third of the cameras in the Border Patrol’s main surveillance system are not functioning, affecting about 150 out of 500 cameras.
The malfunctioning cameras are part of the Remote Video Surveillance Systems, used since 2011 to monitor large areas along the border.
Customs and Border Protection officials cite outdated equipment and a backlog of repair requests as primary causes of the issue.
The Federal Aviation Administration, responsible for maintaining the cameras, has faced internal challenges in addressing the problem.
The situation has raised concerns among Border Patrol agents about officer safety and border security, especially during a critical election period focused on immigration issues.