According to a chaplain, alcoholism and suicide used to be common among border patrol officers. Under President Trump, however, morale and support are at an all-time high.

From CBN. Border apprehensions in the El Paso sector have seen a sharp decline in recent months, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents report increased morale and operational support, including military presence and the return of aggressive enforcement tactics. …

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El Paso agents now report around 40 apprehensions per day, down sharply from 2,700 daily just two years ago. Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-TX) credits a shift in federal policy. “The last administration didn’t care. They didn’t enforce anything,” McLaughlin said. …

U.S. military support, including helicopters and armored vehicles, has helped eliminate “gotaways”—migrants who cross without being caught. According to Border Patrol Chaplain Daniel Ortega, this has had a major impact on agent morale.

“Morale was at an all-time low. Suicide, domestic violence, and alcoholism were high,” Ortega said. “Now that we’re getting back to work, doing what we came to do—apprehending and tracking people—it’s changed dramatically.” …

Still, dangers remain. In some border areas, agents have installed fencing to block rocks thrown from across the wall. Herrera said spiritual warfare is also part of the battle, referencing a shrine to the so-called Lady of Holy Death, which cartels believe protects them from a violence. “This is the reality of the evil we are facing,” he said. “It is demonic, just pure evil.” …

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(Excerpt from CBN. Photo Credit: DHSgov)