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Where do HSI agents get stationed?
New special agents are typically assigned to offices closest to the border or a large office (i.e. New York, San Francisco) upon completion of their academy training.
Do HSI agents travel?
opportunity to travel and meet other agents across the country. ability to work overseas and travel abroad.
How hard is it to become a HSI agent?
Becoming an HSI agent is very difficult. Less than 5% of applicants are ever hired and trained as HSI Special Agents. While not always necessary, earning a college degree is a common prerequisite to pursuing a career with ICE or any of its seven divisions including HSI.
What pistol do federal agents carry?
So when the new agents come to us, the Firearms Training Unit, we train them on three specific types of weapons. Their primary weapon, their sidearm, is a Glock 19M; it’s a brand new weapon—that’s predominantly what we’re going to teach them with.
What is the history of HSI?
Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) story begins in 1789 when Congress established the U.S. Customs Service and in 1891 with the creation of the Office of the Superintendent of Immigration under the Treasury Department. Customs houses were used as administrative headquarters at ports of entry around the country.
What is HSI International Force?
HSI’s international force is DHS’s largest investigative presence abroad, anchored by special agents assigned to U.S. embassies, consulates and Department of Defense (DOD) combatant commands around the globe. HSI has one of the largest international footprints in U.S. law enforcement.
How do I find out where someone is detained by ice?
ICE FIELD OFFICES Enforcement and Removal Operations For information on detainees housed at an ICE facility, family members and attorneys should contact one of the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) field offices listed below. ICE personnel will provide the most current information available regarding the location of the detained individual.
Is it safe to share sensitive information with ice?
Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Get information about how to check in with your local ICE Office here.