Crime
US Customs and Border Protection Releases Report on Uvalde Robb Elementary Mass Shooting
The report, consisting of a summary and a full 200-page document, outlines the findings of the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility’s Critical Incident Review.
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a comprehensive report detailing its agency’s actions during the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The report, consisting of a summary and a full 200-page document, outlines the findings of the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility’s Critical Incident Review.
Key Findings and Recommendations:
Command and Control:
- A lack of clear federal authority for CBP personnel to intervene in local-level emergencies.
- The absence of a unified command and control framework among responding law enforcement agencies.
- Gaps in existing training for breaching tactics in cases involving locked doors.
CBP Leadership Actions:
- Implementing policy changes for CBP interactions with local and state law enforcement.
- Reevaluating training standards to address lessons learned.
- Improving operational methods for better command and control.
Legal Authorities:
- CBP personnel had inconsistent understanding of their legal authority to respond to non-federal emergencies.
- Addressing vague and misunderstood authorities could lead to more effective incident responses.
- CBP personnel’s legal authority might be limited to that of a private citizen in non-federal emergencies.
Command and Control Personnel:
- CBP personnel received no instructions from state or local law enforcement.
- No established command and control framework resulted in delays and potential loss of life.
- Lack of access to accurate school layout and keys hindered response efforts.
Active Shooter and Incident Management Training:
- Existing CBP training on active shooter response was insufficient.
- Training focused on federal property and lacked NIMS and ICS protocols.
- Training did not prepare personnel for school-based incidents, locked doors, or command and control.
- Insufficient coverage of ballistic shields, legal authorities, leadership, and agency interoperability.
Recommendations for Legal Authorities:
- Ensure clear understanding of legal authorities for CBP personnel.
- Develop policies for non-federal mass-casualty incidents.
- Pursue statutory changes to define federal law enforcement authority.
Recommendations for Training:
- Provide proper training and familiarize personnel with NIMS and ICS protocols.
- Revise and adapt training curricula to emerging best practices.
- Establish procedures for following medical triage best practices.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the CBP’s involvement in the Robb Elementary mass shooting and offers recommendations for improving future responses to such tragic events.
Crime
Justice for Reyna Dunlap – Who killed her?
Family Seeks Answers After Maryland Woman Found Deceased in Abandoned Cleveland Home
The family of Reyna Dunlap is seeking answers after she was found deceased in an abandoned home in Cleveland, Ohio. Her mother, Karen Lesley Walker, is pleading for information, stating that her daughter did not have a known history of drug use and was originally from Maryland.
According to Walker, she has no information on where her daughter was staying in the months of November and December, nor any understanding of why she was in Cleveland at the time of her death.
Dunlap’s personal belongings, including her phone, wallet, and identification, were missing from the scene, leaving her family desperate for answers.
In an emotional appeal, Walker expressed her heartbreak and urged the public for assistance. “My daughter was found alone with no phone or personal items. I have no idea why she was in Cleveland or where she had been staying. Please, if anyone has any information, I need your help,” she stated.
Carmen L. Golden-Walker, a family member, also called for support, requesting prayers and assistance in sharing Dunlap’s story. “My heart is broken. I’m asking all my prayer warriors to uplift our family with hope, peace, and strength as my sister-in-love searches for answers about the unexpected loss of her daughter, my niece, Reyna Dunlap,” Golden-Walker wrote. “She was full of life and had so much ahead of her. We are seeking any information that could help us understand what happened.”
Dunlap, a native of the Washington, D.C./Maryland area, was found without identification or any means of communication, further deepening the mystery surrounding her death.
Her family is asking anyone with information or connections in the Cleveland area to come forward and help shed light on the circumstances that led to this tragic discovery.
“We are grateful for any assistance during this devastating time,” the family stated.
Anyone with information related to Reyna Dunlap’s whereabouts prior to her passing, or any details regarding the discovery of her body, is urged to contact local authorities or reach out to the family directly.
If you know anything, and want to be anonymous call the tip line (216) 252-7463.