Key takeaways:
- Raul Ortiz announced his retirement from U.S. Border Patrol after more than three decades of service.
- Troy Miller praised Ortiz for his leadership and numerous awards.
- The Border Patrol has yet to name a replacement for Ortiz.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz announced Tuesday that he will be retiring from federal service at the end of June, after more than three decades with the agency. Ortiz had served as deputy Border Patrol chief since 2021, and was appointed to the top position when the previous chief, Rodney Scott, was pushed out.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Troy Miller praised Ortiz in a statement, calling him a “true leader” and a “great agent” with numerous accolades and awards from his tenure in the Border Patrol.
Ortiz’s retirement comes after he helped oversee policy changes this month aimed at curbing irregular crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border following the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions. The agency has been managing record levels of migrant crossings reported along the southern border over the past two years.
The Border Patrol has yet to name a replacement for Ortiz. In the meantime, Miller said the agency will continue to focus on its mission of protecting the nation’s borders and keeping the public safe. He also thanked Ortiz for his service and wished him well in his retirement.
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