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Federal law enforcement agencies have historically struggled to fill positions rapidly and under pressure without letting in people with problematic pasts, said Daniel Altman, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection official who oversaw internal investigations for the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility.
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Daniel Altman, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection official, stated that federal law enforcement agencies have historically struggled to rapidly fill positions under pressure without hiring individuals with problematic pasts.
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Daniel Altman
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "person": "Daniel Altman",
    "organization": "U.S. Customs and Border Protection"
}
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Law Enforcement Hiring Historical Trend
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM (2 weeks ago)

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ICE Plans 5,000 New Hires to Help With Deportation Drive
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/ice-hiring-immigration-enforcement-vetting.html

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing for another hiring surge, aiming to add 5,000 new employees by year-end to support President Trump’s deportation campaign. This follows a similar surge last year that resulted in undervetted officers being hired and subsequently removed, raising concerns about the agency's ability to adequately vet new recruits.

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