U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Homeland Security. It was formed on March 1, 2003, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. CBP is responsible for securing the nation's borders and facilitating international trade and travel. The agency has a workforce of over 65,620 employees, including more than 45,741 federal law enforcement officers[1]. ### Key Responsibilities: - Border Security: CBP works to prevent the entry of terrorists and their weapons into the U.S. It also enforces immigration laws and prevents the smuggling of aliens and contraband[2][3]. - Trade Facilitation: The agency regulates and facilitates international trade by collecting import duties and enforcing trade laws[1]. - Agricultural Protection: CBP has over 2,200 agriculture specialists who work to prevent the spread of harmful pests and diseases[1]. ### Structure: - Commissioner: The head of CBP, currently Troy A. Miller (Acting)[1]. - Departments: Includes the Office of Field Operations, U.S. Border Patrol, Office of Trade, and more[1]. ### Programs and Initiatives: - Container Security Initiative (CSI): Identifies and inspects high-risk containers before they are shipped to the U.S.[1]. - SENTRI and NEXUS: Programs for pre-screened travelers to expedite border crossings[1].