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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.