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ICE and Border Patrol Training Comparison 2023-2026

Comparison of training programs between ICE and U.S. Border Patrol, including the impact of recent policy shifts and recruitment pushes on training standards.

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Jan 11, 2026
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How does ICE agent training compare to US Border Patrol training? Specifically how have recent policy changes affected the length and depth of training?

ICE and U.S. Border Patrol are distinct DHS components with different missions and training pipelines: Border Patrol recruits undergo a long, standardized academy regimen (often at FLETC) while ICE hi...