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AZ WEEK: Patrolling the Border; What Will It Take to Be Secure?

Sheriffs, Department of Public Safety officers discuss challenges and changes.
Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

Two Sentenced to Life in Prison for Border Patrol Agent Killing

2010 death of Agent Brian Terry disclosed botched 'Fast and Furious' gun tracking operation.
Border Patrol inspection

McCain Proposes Bill to Boost Border Agent Pay in Rural Areas

Agency is understaffed by at least 1,000 positions; 'hardship duty pay' could help.

Ducey's Drug Strike Force Poses Unanswered Questions

DPS commander says force is a plan in search of resources; one officer assigned so far.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada.

Sheriff Challenges Governor's DPS Border Drug Strike Force

Santa Cruz County Sheriff says ask what we need - don't tell us

Ducey Wants 'Tens of Millions' to Stop Drug Cartels at Border

Governor says Arizona needs more resources to fight drug cartels.
The border between Douglas, Ariz., and Agua Prieta, Mexico.

Study: More Mexicans Going Home Than Coming to the US

1M going south, 870K coming north; slowest rate of illegal immigration in decades.

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