1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20229 Sent via email to: INFO@protectdemocracy.org February 11, 2019 CBP-2017-086572 Larry Schwartztol The Protect Democracy Project 2020 Pennsylvania Ave NW, #163 Washington, DC 20006 Dear Mr. Schwartztol: As agreed to in The Protect Democracy Project v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, et at., Case No. 17-cv-2202, this is an interim to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on behalf of The Protect Democracy Project, in which you are seeking records pertaining to unaffiliated border enforcement groups in the Tuscon Sector including: Arizona Border Recon, Arizona Militia, Citizen Defenders, The Minutemen Project, Rusty’s Rangers, Texas Militia or Three Percent United Patriots. This production consists of 502 pages of records responsive to your request. CBP has determined that 269 pages are partially releasable, pursuant to Title 5 U.S.C. § 552 (b)(6), (b)(7)(C), and (b)(7)(E), and 233 pages will be withheld in full pursuant to Title 5 U.S.C. § 552 (b)(7)(E). Uploaded to your FOIAonline account and attached to this email are 269 pages with certain information withheld as described below: FOIA Exemption (b)(6) exempts from disclosure personnel or medical files and similar files the release of which would cause a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. This requires a balancing of the public’s right to disclosure against the individual’s right privacy. The types of documents and/or information that we have withheld may consist of birth certificates, naturalization certificates, driver license, social security numbers, home addresses, dates of birth, or various other documents and/or information belonging to a third party that are considered personal. The privacy interests of the individuals in the records you have requested outweigh any minimal public interest in disclosure of the information. Any private interest you may have in that information does not factor into the aforementioned balancing test. FOIA Exemption (b)(7)(C) protects records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes that could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. This exemption takes particular note of the strong interests of individuals, whether they are suspects, witnesses, or investigators, in not being unwarrantably associated with alleged criminal activity. That interest extends to persons who are not only the subjects of the investigation, but those who may have their privacy invaded by having their identities and information about them revealed in connection with an investigation. Based upon the traditional recognition of strong privacy interest in law enforcement records, categorical withholding of information that identifies third parties in law enforcement records is ordinarily appropriate. FOIA Exemption (b)(7)(E) protects records compiled for law enforcement purposes, the release of which would disclose techniques and/or procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law. CBP has determined that disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law. This completes CBP’s interim response to your request. If you have questions or concerns regarding this final response, you may contact Assistant United States Attorney Scott L. Sroka at (202) 252-7113 or email Scott.Sroka@usdoj.gov. Please notate file number CBP-2017-086572 on any future correspondence to CBP related to this request. Sincerely, Jodi Drengson FOIA Analyst, FOIA Division Office of Diversity and Civil Rights From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . on behalf of SITROOM CBP SITROOM- REPORTS - CBP MORNING REPORT; CBP SITROOM CBP LEADERSHIP SITROOM Commissioner"s Significant Incident Report for November 19, 2016 Friday, November 18, 2016 10:28:42 PM MOBILE VERSION LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE For Official Use Only   U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SITUATION ROOM COMMISSIONER'S REPORT   This is the Report for 11/19/2016 (b) (7)(E) M FOIA CBP 001910 (b) (7)(E) Tucson Sector – (b) (7)(E) Station Date of Incident:  11/17/2016                        SIR Number:  (b) (7)(E) Location:  (b) (7)(E) AZ Type of Incident:  Media Interest On November 17, 2017, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the(b) (7)(E) Arizona Station responded to call by an Arizona Border Recon member, accompanied by an Univision news crew, regarding a subject in distress near (b) (7)(E) , Arizona.  Agents responded and arrested a Mexican national.  The subject declined medical attention and was transported to the station for processing.  Univision filmed the encounter. (b) (7)(E) From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST Militia in the Area (b) (7)(E) Tuesday, May 2, 2017 5:45:27 PM Militia in Area.doc (b)(b) (7)(E) (7)(E) On May 2, 2017, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (SBPA) was flagged down on by an individual who introduced himself (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) as of the Border Keepers of Alabama.  He stated that he and two other members of his group will be operating (b) (7)(E) from May 2nd until May 5th.   The Border Keepers of Alabama will be setting up a campsite at the south entrance to (b) (7)(E) . Their intent will be to set up one to two LP/OP sites throughout the area and to report any illicit activity to (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) the appropriate law enforcement agency.  SBPA informed (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) not to attempt to (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) detain or make contact with any suspected illegal aliens or narcotics smugglers.  SBPA provided (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) with the phone number to the(b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Station should they observe any illegal activity.    WC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified telephonically. (A)DPAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically. (A)PAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically.     (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (b) (7)(E) Station (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   M FOIA CBP 001914 (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E)Arizona (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) U.S. Customs and Border Protection April 2, 2016 MEMORANDUM FOR: Felix Chavez Acting Chief Patrol Agent Tucson Sector FROM: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (b) (7)(E) Station SUBJECT: Militia in the Area ( (b) (7)(E) On May 2, 2017, at approximately 12:20 p.m., I was flagged down on ) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) by an individual who introduced himself as (b)(6);(b)(7)(C)(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)of the Border Keepers of Alabama. He stated that he and two other members of his group will be operating (b) (7)(E) from May 2nd until May 5th. The Border Keepers of Alabama will be setting up a campsite at the south entrance to (b) (7)(E) Their intent will be to set up one to two LP/OP sites throughout the area and to report any illicit (b) (6) not to attempt to activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency. I informed (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) detain or make contact with any suspected illegal aliens or narcotics smugglers. I provided (b) (6) with the phone number to the(b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Station should they observe any illegal activity. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) WC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified telephonically. (A)DPAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically. (A)PAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically. . M FOIA CBP 001915 From: To: Subject: Date: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST RE: Militia in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b) (7)(E) Thursday, March 23, 2017 12:19:09 AM ******Update******************************************** On March 22, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., (A) Watch Commander ((A)WC) made contact with the group known as the “Three Percenter” militia group at their campsite on   (A)WC provided the group with the (b) (7)(E) phone number to the (b) (7)(E) Station (b) (7)(E)  All members present with the exception of the two woman, were dressed in military style fatigues and most were carrying side arms in plain view.  At the camp there were 9 vehicles parked in the area and the members were in the process of setting up tents.  One of the members of the advance party, (b) (6) (unknown if this is his real name or a pseudonym) advised that known only as (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) they were expecting a large group to attend, he estimated at least 40 people with the possibility of up to 100.  advised that they were planning on calling the Border Patrol if they observed anything they suspected was illegal.  advised that most of the members are former combat veterans from recent conflicts and were aware of and would be employing military style tactics.  He advised they would utilize and provide to the Border Patrol, GPS coordinates for anything they observed and private two way radios would be used for communications amongst the members of the group.  further advised they were planning on staying approximately one week and they would not interfere with Border Patrol operations but wanted to assist the Border Patrol in any way they could.  mentioned that this was his fifth time to participate in this style event in this area.  He also stated that many of the members who were planning to attend had been in the area previous years as well for similar events and were familiar with the area due to these previous visits. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)         V/R (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (A)Watch Commander Station (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 10:52 AM To: (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST (b) (7)(E) Subject: Militia in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E)   On March 22, 2017, at approximately 9:35 a.m., (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Agent (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) reported the presence(b)of the “Three Percenter” militia group in the(b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) AOR).  Agent encounter one individual named “ with two others, all were armed with both pistols and rifles and claimed to be an advanced scouting party for a larger contingent.  The three individuals indicated that approximately forty additional members were to arrive on March 23rd and intended to remain in the area for approximately ten days.  The group will set up a campsite at the south entrance to (b) (7)(E) Their intent will be to set up multiple LP/OP sites throughout the area and to report any illicit (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001916 activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency.  Their anticipated area of focus will be (b) (7)(E) in the /AOR.   The stations were notified.  (b) (7)(E)   (A)WC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. DPAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. PAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically.   (b) (7)(E)   M FOIA CBP 001917 From: To: Subject: Date: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6) (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST (b) (7)(E) FW: (b) (7)(E) Militia Group Encountered West of (b) (7)(E) Monday, March 27, 2017 11:31:40 PM Please see below   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Supervisory Border Patrol Agent United States Border Patrol (b) (7)(E) Arizona Desk ((b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Cell (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 8:31 PM To: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: (b) (7)(E) Group Encountered West of (b) (7)(E)   (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C), (b) (7)(E)   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) On March 27, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an individual, who identified himself as , (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) approached Border Patrol Agent (BPA) on the dirt portion of (b) (7)(E) , west of (b) (6) (b) (7)(E) , Arizona and told him that he was with the “III% United Patriots” (3UP).  (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) advised that their organization would have six teams of two men patrolling (b) (7)(E) until they (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) clear tomorrow morning.  Their main camp is at (b) (7)(E) , where said there were another ten members.   (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) advised that they had three “side by sides” (like a Razor) and seven other vehicles (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) that may be patrolling the area throughout the night.  advised that his members were only going to be looking for illegal activity, would not approach any suspects themselves, and (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) would report their findings to the (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Station.  said he already had the phone number to the(b) (7)(E) Station.   BPA noted that all of the members were armed with AR-15 style weapons and sidearms. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) (b) (6) gave his cell phone number to BPA (b) (6) and advised he will serve as the point of contact if the need should arise to initiate contact with him.   (b) (6)   Grid Coordinates of the main camp: (b) (7)(E)   Updates are not expected.   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001918 Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Tucson Sector/ (b) (7)(E) Station (b) (7)(E) Arizona(b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (Office) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (Cell) (b) (7)(E)   M FOIA CBP 001919 From: To: Subject: Date: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST (b) (7)(E) FW: Update FW:(b) (7)(E) Militia Group Encountered West of (b) (7)(E) Wednesday, March 29, 2017 12:44:57 AM (b) (7)(E) Update   On March 28, 2017, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the(b) (7)(E) Station C2 received a call from an individual, who identified himself just as and that he was a member of the “III% United Patriots” (3UP) and that he was with (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) .  (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) informed the C2  Supervisor that their organization was going to have six teams of two men patrolling from (b) (7)(E)   They will be setting up observation posts on high points at 0130 hrs. and clear one hour before sun rise.   (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) did not leave a callback number nor specific locations where they were planning to set-up their observation posts.      (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Watch Commander Border Patrol Station (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) Az (b) (7)(E) Office: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Fax: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)       From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 8:31 PM To: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) Subject: Militia Group Encountered West of (b) (7)(E)   (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) On March 27, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an individual, who identified himself as , approached Border Patrol Agent (BPA) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) on the dirt portion of (b) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (7)(E) (b) (6) Arizona and told him that he was with the “III% United Patriots” (3UP). advised that their organization would have six teams of two men patrolling (b) (7)(E) until they (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) clear tomorrow morning. Their main camp is at (b) (7)(E) , where said there were another ten members. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) advised that they had three “side by sides” (like a Razor) and seven other vehicles (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) that may be patrolling the area throughout the night. advised that his members were M FOIA CBP 001920 only going to be looking for illegal activity, would not approach any suspects themselves, and would report their findings to the (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Station. Mr. (b) (6) said he already had the phone number to the (b) (7)(E) Station. BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) noted that all of the members were armed with AR-15 style weapons and sidearms. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) gave his cell phone number to BPA and advised he will serve as the point of contact if the need should arise to initiate contact with him. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Grid Coordinates of the main camp: (b) (7)(E) Updates are not expected. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Tucson Sector/(b) (7)(E) Station (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) , Arizona (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (Office) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (Cell)   M FOIA CBP 001921 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: on behalf of (b) (7)(E) -CBP (b)(7)(E) (7)(E) SIR JTF-W AZ (b) (b) (7)(E) -CBP Media Interest - TCA -(b) (7)(E) Thursday, January 26, 2017 3:32:02 PM Media Interest (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ).pdf On January 26, 2017, at approximately 1030 hours (MST), a (b) (7)(E) Station Border Patrol Agent (BPA) made contact with several members of the Arizona Border Recon Group who were recording their own activities near (b) (7)(E) AZ. It is not known if the BPA was recorded or if the subjects were affiliated with any media outlet. Tucson Sector Public Affairs Office was notified. Appropriate notifications and documentation were completed. (b) (7)(E) . M FOIA CBP 001922 SIR Print Preview Page 1 of 3 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REPORT RESTRICTIONS: None 1. DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/26/2017 TIME OF INCIDENT: 10:30 AM LOCATION OF INCIDENT: (b) (7)(E) , AZ SIR NUMBER: (b) (7)(E) REPORTED TO COMMISSIONER'S SITUATION ROOM VIA PHONE ON: DATE: 1/26/2017 TIME: 2:01 PM TO: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) 2. REPORTING OFFICE: DFO/SECTOR: U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector PERSON MAKING REPORT: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) OFFICE PHONE: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) CELL PHONE: POINT OF CONTACT: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) OFFICE PHONE: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) CELL PHONE: OFFICE PHONE: CELL PHONE: 3. Type OF INCIDENT:  ON DUTY Category Type Media Interest Local POE/STATION: (b) (7)(E)Station FAX NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: OFF DUTY Sub Type 4.SYNOPSIS: (USE CONTINUATION SHEET IF NECESSARY) See Attached Continuation SEIZURE TYPE: QUANTITY: VALUE: NUMBER OF ARRESTS: MALE: FEMALE: CITIZENSHIP: 5. NOTIFICATIONS MADE: 1.  TELEPHONIC REPORT TO COMMISSIONER'S SITUATION ROOM (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) 1/26/2017 2:01 PM 2. 3. Email Sent: Email Sent: 6. INJURIES/FATALITIES: NAME AND EXTENT OF INJURY: AGENT EAP ADVISED 1. 2. NAME OF FATALITIES: 1. 2. 7.NATIONAL TARGETING CENTER NUMBERS: 8.MEDIA INTEREST EXPECTED: 9.RELATED INCIDENTS: CBP FORM 6 (04/14) M FOIA CBP 001923 (b) (7)(E) 1/26/2017 SIR Print Preview Page 2 of 3 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REPORT Continuation Sheet Page 2 of 2 DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/26/2017 LOCATION OF INCIDENT: TIME OF INCIDENT: 10:30 AM (b) (7)(E) AZ SIR NUMBER: (b) (7)(E) Synopsis: (cont.): On January 26, 2017 at approximately 10:30 AM, Border Patrol Agent (BPA) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) encountered (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) , who is a member of the Arizona Border Recon Group, on (b) (7)(E) near (b) (7)(E) , Arizona. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was seen traveling in a 1990’s white Chevrolet extended cab pickup with two unidentified males and one unidentified female and stopped briefly to talk with BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) The two males appeared to be recording their group activities with personal video cameras. There were no visible markings on either the truck, video equipment or their clothing to suggest they were officially media related. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was overheard saying not to record Border Patrol activities, only theirs. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) relayed information to BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) regarding his game cameras and the encounter ended. Tucson Sector Public Affairs Officer Border Patrol Agent (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified telephonically and informed us to electronically notify their office once our narrative was complete. GPS: (b) (7)(E) Local tracking number: (b) (7)(E) National tracking number: (b) (7)(E) This narrative was reviewed and approved by Watch Commander (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . (cont.): Sexual Abuse/Assault Information Location Address: Name: Address: POC: POC Phone Number: Was Law Enforcement notified of this incident? No, Law Enforcement was not notified Alleged Victim(s): CBP FORM 6 (04/14) cont. M FOIA CBP 001924 (b) (7)(E) 1/26/2017 SIR Print Preview Page 3 of 3 FOIA CBP 001925 1/26/2017 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST (b) (7)(E) Militia Group Encounter Saturday, July 29, 2017 10:43:55 PM (b) (7)(E) Militia Group Encounter.docx On June 29, 2017, at approximately 4:18 PM, Border Patrol Agent (BPA) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) saw a 2000 Toyota Tundra, red in color with no plates or tags, drive westbound on (b) (7)(E)   stated that there were two occupants in the vehicle and that both occupants were wearing camo and possibly some tactical gear, with no vehicles present.  BPA tried to make contact with the vehicle but was unable to find them again.  Not long after the encounter, BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) made contact with of the Arizona Border Defenders.  stated to (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) BPA that the vehicle was not part of his crew.   (b) (7)(E) Agents in the area advised via service radio that they would continue searching for the (b) (7)(E) Red Tundra. supervisor, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (SBPA) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) , advised the agents in the (b) (7)(E) if located to identify the occupants, but not to make contact without backup.   At approximately 4:33 PM, BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had a consensual encounter with the red Tundra approximately one mile south of the county line on (b) (7)(E) .  The passengers of the (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) vehicle stated BPA that they are part of a recon group but declined to identify the (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) group.  During the consensual encounter, BPA determined that the occupants of the vehicle were United States Citizens and recommended that the occupants place the plates back on the vehicle before they crossed the county line.   (b) (7)(C) encountered the Red Tundra, this time At approximately 4:35 PM, BPA (b) (6),(b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) with the license plate .  BPA contacted dispatch and the record checks came back to the vehicle being registered to and to (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) .  (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E)   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) At approximately 6:55 PM, SBPA contacted (b) (7)(E) Sheriff’s Office and (b) (7)(E) County Sheriff’s Department CSD) to inform of a new militia working in the area.  CSD assigned incident number (b) (7)(E) .   GPS Coordinates:  (b) (7)(E)   This has been reviewed by Acting Watch Commander (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E)   M FOIA CBP 001926 (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) , Arizona (b) (7)(E) U.S. Customs and Border Protection June 29, 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Patrol Agent in Charge (b) (7)(E) Station FROM: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Acting Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (b) (7)(E) Station SUBJECT: Militia Group Encounter (b) (7)(E) On June 29, 2017, at approximately 4:18 PM, Border Patrol Agent (BPA) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) saw a 2000 Toyota Tundra, red in color with no plates or tags, drive westbound on (b) (7)(E) . stated that there were two occupants in the vehicle and that both occupants were wearing camo and possibly some tactical gear, with no vehicles present. BPA tried to make contact with the vehicle but was unable to find them again. Not long after the encounter, BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) made contact with of the Arizona Border Defenders. stated to BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) that the vehicle was not part of his crew. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Agents in the (b) (7)(E)area advised via service radio that they would continue searching for the Red Tundra. (b) (7)(E) supervisor, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (b) (7)(E) (SBPA) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) , advised the agents in the if located to identify the occupants, but not to make contact without backup. At approximately 4:33 PM, BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had a consensual encounter with the red Tundra approximately one mile south of the county line on (b) (7)(E) The passengers of the (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) vehicle stated BPA that they are part of a recon group but declined to identify the group. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) During the consensual encounter, BPA determined that the occupants of the vehicle were United States Citizens and recommended that the occupants place the plates back on the vehicle before they crossed the county line. At approximately 4:35 PM, BPA (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) encountered the Red Tundra, this time with the license plate (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . BPA contacted dispatch and the record checks came back to the vehicle being registered to and to (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) At approximately 6:55 PM, SBPA contacted (b) (7)(E)Sheriff’s Office and ima County Sheriff’s Department CSD) to inform of a new militia working in the area. CSD assigned incident number (b) (7)(E) . (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) M FOIA CBP 001927 Militia Group Encounter Page 2 GPS Coordinates: This (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) has been reviewed by Acting Watch Commander (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . M FOIA CBP 001928 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) CHAVEZ, FELIX RE: Border Keepers of Arizona Monday, May 1, 2017 6:43:18 PM image001.png Affirm   From: CHAVEZ, FELIX Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 3:43 PM To: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: RE: Border Keepers of Arizona   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) I'm in cell and can't open attached (b) (7)(E) Can you review it and ensure I can fwd to From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:34:09 PM To: CHAVEZ, FELIX; Subject: FW: Border Keepers of Arizona (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) FYI on militia plans to be in and around the   From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 2:16 PM To: Cc: SO, I'm sitting right next to them (b) (7)(E) AOR (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: FW: Border Keepers of Arizona   FYSA…Militia in our area beginning today.  See attached.  We’ll be in contact with them throughout their time here.  There’s only three of them right now, but more are expected.  I included the other (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) PAICs for visibility as well as since he and I spoke last week about potentially having .  Thx out in our AOR at some point, possibly in the (b) (7)(E)   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   V/R,   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001929 Patrol Agent In Charge Station Tucson Sector (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)     M FOIA CBP 001930 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: CHAVEZ, FELIX (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) RE: Border Keepers of Arizona Monday, May 1, 2017 6:42:33 PM image001.png (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) I'm in cell and can't open attached Can you review it and ensure I can fwd to From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:34:09 PM To: CHAVEZ, FELIX; Subject: FW: Border Keepers of Arizona (b) (7)(E) SO, I'm sitting right next to them (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) FYI on militia plans to be in and around the   From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 2:16 PM To: Cc: AOR (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: FW: Border Keepers of Arizona   FYSA…Militia in our area beginning today.  See attached.  We’ll be in contact with them throughout their time here.  There’s only three of them right now, but more are expected.  I included the other (b) (7)(E) PAICs for visibility as well as since he and I spoke last week about potentially having (b) (7)(E) out in our AOR at some point, possibly in the .  Thx (b) (7)(E)     (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) V/R,   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Patrol Agent In Charge (b) (7)(E)Station Tucson Sector (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001931 FOIA CBP 001932 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST Militia in the(b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b) (7)(E) Wednesday, March 22, 2017 1:52:13 PM Militia in the(b) (7)(E) Area of Operation .doc (b) (7)(E) On March 22, 2017, at approximately 9:35 a.m., (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Agent (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) reported the presence(b)of the “Three Percenter” militia group in the(b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) AOR).  Agent encounter one individual named “ with two others, all were armed with both pistols and rifles and claimed to be an advanced scouting party for a larger contingent.  The three individuals indicated that approximately forty additional members were to arrive on March 23rd and intended to remain in the area for approximately ten days.  The group will set up a campsite at the south entrance to (b) (7)(E) Their intent will be to set up multiple LP/OP sites throughout the area and to report any illicit activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency.  Their anticipated area of focus will be (b) (7)(E) in the (b) (7)(E) /AOR.   The stations were notified.  (b) (7)(E)   (A)WC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. DPAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. PAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically.   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   M FOIA CBP 001933 (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) , Arizona (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) U.S. Customs and Border Protection March 22, 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR: Felix Chavez (A)Chief Patrol Agent Tucson Sector FROM: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Station (b) (7)(E) (b)(b) (7)(E) (7)(E) SUBJECT: Militia in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation On March 22, 2017, at approximately 9:35 a.m., (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Agent (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) reported the presence of the “Three Percenter” militia group in the(b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b) (7)(E)AOR). Agent (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) encounter one individual named “ with two others, all were armed with both pistols and rifles and claimed to be an advanced scouting party for a larger contingent. The three individuals indicated that approximately forty additional members were to arrive on March 23rd and intended to remain in the area for approximately ten days. The group will set up a campsite at the south entrance to . Their intent will be to set (b) (7)(E) up multiple LP/OP sites throughout the area and to report any illicit activity to the appropriate (b) (7)(E) law enforcement agency. Their anticipated area of focus will be (b) (7)(E) in the /AOR. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) The (b) (7)(E) stations were notified. (A)WC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. DPAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. PAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically. . M FOIA CBP 001934 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) CHAVEZ, FELIX RE: Border Keepers of Arizona Monday, May 1, 2017 6:45:28 PM image001.png Below is what the attachment says – you are GTG to pass on to     Date: From: To: Subject: (b) (7)(E) SO May 1, 2017 Border Community Liaison / Internal Communications Branch Tucson Sector Command Staff Field Encounters with Non-Law Enforcement Organizations Background: A non-law enforcement group known as the Border Keepers of Alabama requested a meeting today with the (b) (7)(E) Station Border Community Liaison unit today in front of the (b) (7)(E) Station. They informed us that they would have three members of their group setting up a (b) (7)(E) camp in the AOR, specifically in the (b) (7)(E) The purpose of the meeting was to announce their presence and intentions to the (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Station’s personnel. Members and Equipment: There are three members present in the (b) (7)(E) Station’s AOR, travelling in two vehicles. - (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Vehicle information: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) - White Ford F-250 bearing Tennessee license plate (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) - Black GMC Denali truck bearing Alabama specialty plate The group will be wearing camouflage fatigues and is outfitted with typical camping gear plus binoculars and one set of night vision goggles. Also, each member is legally armed with handguns and longarms for self-defense. Mission: As stated by the members during our meeting, the mission of the Border Keepers of Alabama is to assist law-enforcement personnel in securing the nation’s borders. Their intent is to set up a camp and report to the (b) (7)(E) Station anything they think may be illegal, cross-border activity. They were briefed and are aware that they are not to approach nor detain any subjects they may come across in the field; simply to report it to the (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Station’s (b) (7)(E) They also informed us that their presence here at this time is to determine if, in their opinion, traffic warrants a larger presence from their organization at a later time. M FOIA CBP 001935 Summary: The organization was advised to notify the(b) (7)(E) Station of the specific location of their camp once they determine where it will be. They also agreed to notify the station when they break camp and leave the (b) (7)(E) AOR. (b) (7)(E) Station personnel have been reminded of their obligation to remain professional with all non-law enforcement organizations they may come across in the course of their duties, and of the reporting requirements pertaining to those encounters. Updates will be provided as soon as they are received.       From: CHAVEZ, FELIX Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 3:44 PM To: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: RE: Border Keepers of Arizona   Let me know From: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:43:18 PM To: CHAVEZ, FELIX Subject: RE: Border Keepers of Arizona Affirm   From: CHAVEZ, FELIX Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 3:43 PM To: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: RE: Border Keepers of Arizona   (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) I'm in cell and can't open attached Can you review it and ensure I can fwd to From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:34:09 PM To: CHAVEZ, FELIX; Subject: FW: Border Keepers of Arizona FYI on militia plans to be in and around the   (b) (7)(E) SO, I'm sitting right next to them (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) AOR From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001936 Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 2:16 PM To: Cc: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: FW: Border Keepers of Arizona   FYSA…Militia in our area beginning today.  See attached.  We’ll be in contact with them throughout their time here.  There’s only three of them right now, but more are expected.  I included the other (b) (7)(E) PAICs for visibility as well as since he and I spoke last week about potentially having (b) (7)(E) out in our AOR at some point, possibly in the .  Thx (b) (7)(E)   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   V/R,   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Patrol Agent In Charge (b) (7)(E) Station Tucson Sector (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)     M FOIA CBP 001937 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: CHAVEZ, FELIX (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) RE: Border Keepers of Arizona Monday, May 1, 2017 6:44:29 PM image001.png Let me know From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:43:18 PM To: CHAVEZ, FELIX Subject: RE: Border Keepers of Arizona Affirm   From: CHAVEZ, FELIX Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 3:43 PM To: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: RE: Border Keepers of Arizona   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) I'm in cell and can't open attached (b) (7)(E) Can you review it and ensure I can fwd to SO, I'm sitting right next to them   From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:34:09 PM To: CHAVEZ, FELIX; Subject: FW: Border Keepers of Arizona (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) FYI on militia plans to be in and around the   From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 2:16 PM To: Cc: (b) (7)(E) AOR (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: FW: Border Keepers of Arizona   FYSA…Militia in our area beginning today.  See attached.  We’ll be in contact with them throughout M FOIA CBP 001938 their time here.  There’s only three of them right now, but more are expected.  I included the other PAICs for visibility as well as since he and I spoke last week about potentially having (b) (7)(E) out in our AOR at some point, possibly in the .  Thx (b) (7)(E)     (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) V/R,   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Patrol Agent In Charge Station Tucson Sector (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)     M FOIA CBP 001939 From: To: Subject: Date: CHAVEZ, FELIX (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) FW: Militia in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b)(b) (7)(E) (7)(E) Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:45:42 AM Fysa (b) (b) (7)(C) From: (b) (b)(6), (6), (7)(C) Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 4:19:08 AM (b) (7)(E) To: (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST Subject: RE: Militia in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b) (7)(E) ******Update******************************************** On March 22, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., (A) Watch Commander ((A)WC) made contact with the group known as the “Three Percenter” militia group at their campsite on   (A)WC provided the group with the (b) (7)(E) phone number to the (b) (7)(E) Station(b) (7)(E)  All members present with the exception of the two woman, were dressed in military style fatigues and most were carrying side arms in plain view.  At the camp there were 9 vehicles parked in the area and the members were in the process of setting up tents.  One of the members of the advance party, (7)(C) (6) (unknown if this is his real name or a pseudonym) advised that known only as (b) (6), (b)(b) they were expecting a large group to attend, he estimated at least 40 people with the possibility of up to 100.  advised that they were planning on calling the Border Patrol if they observed anything they suspected was illegal.  advised that most of the members are former combat veterans from recent conflicts and were aware of and would be employing military style tactics.  He advised they would utilize and provide to the Border Patrol, GPS coordinates for anything they observed and private two way radios would be used for communications amongst the members of the group.  further advised they were planning on staying approximately one week and they would not interfere with Border Patrol operations but wanted to assist the Border Patrol in any way they could.  mentioned that this was his fifth time to participate in this style event in this area.  He also stated that many of the members who were planning to attend had been in the area previous years as well for similar events and were familiar with the area due to these previous visits.         V/R (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (A)Watch Commander Station (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 10:52 AM To: (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST < > (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: Militia in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b)(b) (7)(E) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E)   M FOIA CBP 001940 On March 22, 2017, at approximately 9:35 a.m.,(b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Agent (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) reported the presence(b)of the “Three Percenter” militia group in the(b) (7)(E)Area of Operation (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) AOR).  Agent encounter one individual named “ with two others, all were armed with both pistols and rifles and claimed to be an advanced scouting party for a larger contingent.  The three individuals indicated that approximately forty additional members were to arrive on March 23rd and intended to remain in the area for approximately ten days.  The group will set up a campsite at the south entrance to (b) (7)(E) Their intent will be to set up multiple LP/OP sites throughout the area and to report any illicit activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency.  Their anticipated area of focus will be (b) (7)(E) in the (b) (7)(E) /AOR.   The stations were notified.  (b) (7)(E)   (A)WC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. DPAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. PAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically.     (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001941 From: To: Subject: Date: CHAVEZ, FELIX (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) RE: Militia in the(b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b)(b) (7)(E) (7)(E) Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:45:17 AM T4 From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 1:41:37 PM (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) To: CHAVEZ, FELIX; Subject: FW: Militia in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b)(b) (7)(E) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) is on top of this - (b) (7)(E) are also on board. This groups frequents the area. The with the group while in the area and advise agents for SA. The (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) group will call the if they spot any suspicious activity. (b) (b) (7)(C) From: (b) (b)(6), (6), (7)(C) Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 9:19:08 PM (b) (7)(E) To: (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST Subject: RE: Militia in the(b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b) (7)(E) ******Update******************************************** On March 22, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., (A) Watch Commander ((A)WC) made contact with the group known as the “Three Percenter” militia group at their (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) campsite on .  (A)WC provided the group with the (b) (7)(E) phone number to the (b) (7)(E) Station  All members present (b) (7)(E) with the exception of the two woman, were dressed in military style fatigues and most were carrying side arms in plain view.  At the camp there were 9 vehicles parked in the area and the members were in the process of setting up tents.  One of the members of the advance party, (b) (6) (unknown if this is his real name or a pseudonym) advised that known only as (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) they were expecting a large group to attend, he estimated at least 40 people with the possibility of up to 100.  advised that they were planning on calling the Border Patrol if they observed anything they suspected was illegal.  advised that most of the members are former combat veterans from recent conflicts and were aware of and would be employing military style tactics.  He advised they would utilize and provide to the Border Patrol, GPS coordinates for anything they observed and private two way radios would be used for communications amongst the members of the group.  further advised they were planning on staying approximately one week and they would not interfere with Border Patrol operations but wanted to assist the Border Patrol in any way they could.  mentioned that this was his fifth time to participate in this style event in this area.  He also stated that many of the members who were planning to attend had been in the area previous years as well for similar events and were familiar with the area due to these previous visits.         V/R (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001942 (A)Watch Commander Station (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 10:52 AM To: (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: Militia in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (b)(b) (7)(E) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E)   On March 22, 2017, at approximately 9:35 a.m., (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Agent (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) reported the presence(b)of the “Three Percenter” militia group in the (b) (7)(E) Area of Operation (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) /AOR).  Agent encounter one individual named “ with two others, all were armed with both pistols and rifles and claimed to be an advanced scouting party for a larger contingent.  The three individuals indicated that approximately forty additional members were to arrive on March 23rd and intended to remain in the area for approximately ten days.  The group will set up a campsite at the south entrance to . (b) (7)(E) Their intent will be to set up multiple LP/OP sites throughout the area and to report any illicit activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency.  Their anticipated area of focus will be (b) (7)(E) in the (b) (7)(E) /AOR.   The stations were notified.  (b) (7)(E)   (A)WC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. DPAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified in person. PAIC (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was notified electronically.     (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001943 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: BEESON, PAUL A Leonard, Paul; CHAVEZ, FELIX (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Kennedy, Michele; RE: News media and YouTube Posting Regarding the Border Patrol in Arizona Wednesday, October 26, 2016 8:03:30 PM Thanks for the heads up Paul. pab From: Leonard, Paul Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 4:55:18 PM To: BEESON, PAUL A; CHAVEZ, FELIX Cc: Kennedy, Michele; (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: RE: News media and YouTube Posting Regarding the Border Patrol in Arizona Chief Beeson,   The following information was just brought to my attention.  I am providing this information to you for your awareness of this sensitive matter.  DHS OIG received this information today and as you can see the YouTube video was posted yesterday, 10/25/2016.  The information in these media stories are based on April 2016 Border Patrol interactions with various militias.  At this time, DHS OIG is reviewing this material and making a determination as to whether to open an investigation into the possible improper sharing of sensitive law enforcement information by employees of the Border Patrol in Arizona.  I am reporting this to you as I believe any compromise of sensitive Border Patrol operations is a potential threat to the welfare of your employees.    I will follow up with you as soon as I am able to determine the scope of any investigation, if OIG opens one.   Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.    Paul Leonard Special Agent in Charge DHS OIG Tucson Field Office (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (520) 229   http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/undercover-border-militia-immigration-(b) (6)   http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/interview-three-percenter-militia-leader   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKooP8P82Bc     M FOIA CBP 001944 From: To: Subject: Date: BEESON, PAUL A CHAVEZ, FELIX RE: News media and YouTube Posting Regarding the Border Patrol in Arizona Saturday, October 29, 2016 3:37:54 PM Thanks From: CHAVEZ, FELIX Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2016 8:54:22 AM To: BEESON, PAUL A Subject: FW: News media and YouTube Posting Regarding the Border Patrol in Arizona Chief I reviewed the second link below and watched the posted video....two items of interest..... 1). The agent who could be "possibly sharing sensitive LEO information is (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) ..which is positive as it could prevent a blue on blue type of situation. 2). The militia members admit on the video they are destroying water bottles and food that NGOs are leaving behind. We can discuss further next week, enjoy your hunt. F.c. Sent via I-Phone (cell) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) From: Leonard, Paul Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:55:18 AM To: BEESON, PAUL A; CHAVEZ, FELIX Cc: Kennedy, Michele; (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: RE: News media and YouTube Posting Regarding the Border Patrol in Arizona Chief Beeson,   The following information was just brought to my attention.  I am providing this information to you for your awareness of this sensitive matter.  DHS OIG received this information today and as you can see the YouTube video was posted yesterday, 10/25/2016.  The information in these media stories are based on April 2016 Border Patrol interactions with various militias.  At this time, DHS OIG is reviewing this material and making a determination as to whether to open an investigation into the possible improper sharing of sensitive law enforcement information by employees of the Border Patrol in Arizona.  I am reporting this to you as I believe any compromise of sensitive Border Patrol operations is a potential threat to the welfare of your employees.  M FOIA CBP 001945   I will follow up with you as soon as I am able to determine the scope of any investigation, if OIG opens one.   Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.    Paul Leonard Special Agent in Charge DHS OIG Tucson Field Office (520) 229   http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/undercover-border-militia-immigration-(b) (6)   http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/interview-three-percenter-militia-leader   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKooP8P82Bc     (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001946 From: To: Subject: Date: BEESON, PAUL A CHAVEZ, FELIX FW: Checking In on Militia Stuff Thursday, November 17, 2016 3:09:58 PM Here's the story I mentioned. From: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 11:32:58 AM To: BEESON, PAUL A Subject: Checking In on Militia Stuff Hi Commander Beeson! I hope you are having a good day.  Just wanted to touch base with you because this article came up at our border convening with Southern Borders Communities Coalition. http://m.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/undercover-border-militia-immigration (b) (6) Lets touch base whenever you get a chance. Take care! -- (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Executive Director Border Action Network (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) rg www.borderaction.org M FOIA CBP 001947 From: To: Subject: Date: CHAVEZ, FELIX BEESON, PAUL A FW: News media and YouTube Posting Regarding the Border Patrol in Arizona Saturday, October 29, 2016 11:54:23 AM Chief I reviewed the second link below and watched the posted video....two items of interest..... 1). The agent who could be "possibly sharing sensitive LEO information is (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) which is positive as it could prevent a blue on blue type of situation. 2). The militia members admit on the video they are destroying water bottles and food that NGOs are leaving behind. We can discuss further next week, enjoy your hunt. F.c. Sent via I-Phone (cell) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) From: Leonard, Paul Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:55:18 AM To: BEESON, PAUL A; CHAVEZ, FELIX Cc: Kennedy, Michele; (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Subject: RE: News media and YouTube Posting Regarding the Border Patrol in Arizona Chief Beeson,   The following information was just brought to my attention.  I am providing this information to you for your awareness of this sensitive matter.  DHS OIG received this information today and as you can see the YouTube video was posted yesterday, 10/25/2016.  The information in these media stories are based on April 2016 Border Patrol interactions with various militias.  At this time, DHS OIG is reviewing this material and making a determination as to whether to open an investigation into the possible improper sharing of sensitive law enforcement information by employees of the Border Patrol in Arizona.  I am reporting this to you as I believe any compromise of sensitive Border Patrol operations is a potential threat to the welfare of your employees.    I will follow up with you as soon as I am able to determine the scope of any investigation, if OIG opens one.   Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.    Paul Leonard M FOIA CBP 001948 Special Agent in Charge DHS OIG Tucson Field Office (520) 229  http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/undercover-border-militia-immigration-(b) (6)   http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/interview-three-percenter-militia-leader   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKooP8P82Bc     (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001949 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Leonard, Paul BEESON, PAUL A; CHAVEZ, FELIX Kennedy, Michele; (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) RE: News media and YouTube Posting Regarding the Border Patrol in Arizona Wednesday, October 26, 2016 7:55:19 PM Chief Beeson,   The following information was just brought to my attention.  I am providing this information to you for your awareness of this sensitive matter.  DHS OIG received this information today and as you can see the YouTube video was posted yesterday, 10/25/2016.  The information in these media stories are based on April 2016 Border Patrol interactions with various militias.  At this time, DHS OIG is reviewing this material and making a determination as to whether to open an investigation into the possible improper sharing of sensitive law enforcement information by employees of the Border Patrol in Arizona.  I am reporting this to you as I believe any compromise of sensitive Border Patrol operations is a potential threat to the welfare of your employees.    I will follow up with you as soon as I am able to determine the scope of any investigation, if OIG opens one.   Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.    Paul Leonard Special Agent in Charge DHS OIG Tucson Field Office (520) 229  http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/undercover-border-militia-immigration-(b) (6)   http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/interview-three-percenter-militia-leader   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKooP8P82Bc     (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001950 From: To: Subject: Date: CHAVEZ, FELIX BEESON, PAUL A; (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) RE: Mother Jones Article Wednesday, November 23, 2016 1:32:13 PM T4   From: BEESON, PAUL A Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 11:32 AM (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) To: CHAVEZ, FELIX (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) Subject: Mother Jones Article Remind me that I want to discuss the recent Mother Jones militia article when next we meet. M FOIA CBP 001951 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) MAILING LIST (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) Media Interest / (b) (7)(E) Friday, October 6, 2017 4:04:49 PM (b) (7)(E) Media Encounter.docx On October 6, 2017, at approximately 10:30 AM, Border Patrol Agent (BPA) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) encountered (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (known militia member) near the (b) (7)(E) , Arizona.  had two cameramen with him, and BPA believes (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) encountered a film was filmed during the encounter.  In a separate encounter BPA crew of seven individuals near (b) (7)(E) that mentioned they were with   BPA does not know if was filmed or not.  It is unknown why the camera crews are there, although it is believed mentioned that they have been in the they are filming a documentary.  During the encounter area for about a week and will depart 10/07/2017.  He also stated that he encountered two agents the night before that stopped and talked to him.  It is unknown at this time if they were filmed.  BPA was able to get the license plate for the vehicle believes belongs to the camera crew.    Vehicle Information: Arizona Plate: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) 2017 Black Chevy Suburban R/O: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   All appropriate chain of command notifications were made.   GPS Coordinates:   (b) (7)(E)   This was reviewed by Acting Watch Commander (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) .     Respectfully,   (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Acting Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Station Office: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Cell: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Email: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)   (b) (7)(E) M FOIA CBP 001952 (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) , Arizona (b) (7)(E) U. S. Customs and Border Protection October 6, 2017 (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) MEMORANDUM FOR: Patrol Agent in Charge (b) (7)(E) Station (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) FROM: Acting Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Station (b) (7)(E) Media Encounter with (b) (6) SUBJECT: (b) (7)(E) On October 6, 2017, at approximately 10:30 AM, Border Patrol Agent (BPA) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) encountered (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (known militia member) near the (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) , Arizona. had two cameramen with him, and BPA believes was filmed during the encounter. In a separate encounter BPA encountered a film crew of seven individuals near (b) (7)(E) that mentioned they were with (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) BPA does not know if was filmed or not. It is unknown why the camera crews are there, although it is believed they are filming a documentary. During the encounter (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) mentioned that they have been in the area for about a week and will depart 10/07/2017. He also stated that he encountered two agents the night before that stopped and talked to him. It is unknown at this time if they were filmed. BPA was able to get the license plate for the vehicle believes belongs to the camera crew. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Vehicle Information: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Arizona Plate: 2017 Black Chevy Suburban R/O: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) All appropriate chain of command notifications were made. GPS Coordinates: This (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) was reviewed by Acting Watch Commander (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . M FOIA CBP 001953 From: To: Subject: Date: BEESON, PAUL A CHAVEZ, FELIX RE: Mother Jones Article Wednesday, November 23, 2016 3:52:08 PM (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) I talked to about it. She thinks there's more such stories on the way and of course the advocacy community is very concerned. She wanted us to have a heads up. I'm concerned about the interactions between us and them as portrayed in the article. You mentioned memos from agents.  Can I see those next week? pab From: CHAVEZ, FELIX Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:18:32 PM To: BEESON, PAUL A Subject: RE: Mother Jones Article That is a brutal read!   From: BEESON, PAUL A Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 11:32 AM (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) To: CHAVEZ, FELIX (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) Subject: Mother Jones Article   Remind me that I want to discuss the recent Mother Jones militia article when next we meet. M FOIA CBP 001954 From: To: Subject: Date: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) BEESON, PAUL A; CHAVEZ, FELIX RE: Mother Jones Article Wednesday, November 23, 2016 1:59:03 PM 10-4 From: BEESON, PAUL A Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 11:31:43 AM (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) To: CHAVEZ, FELIX; Subject: Mother Jones Article Remind me that I want to discuss the recent Mother Jones militia article when next we meet. M FOIA CBP 001955 From: To: Subject: Date: CHAVEZ, FELIX BEESON, PAUL A RE: Mother Jones Article Wednesday, November 23, 2016 4:06:08 PM I don’t recall mentioning memos from agents…..i will check with   …maybe he mentioned it? (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) From: BEESON, PAUL A Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 1:52 PM (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) To: CHAVEZ, FELIX Subject: RE: Mother Jones Article (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) I talked to about it. She thinks there's more such stories on the way and of course the advocacy community is very concerned. She wanted us to have a heads up. I'm concerned about the interactions between us and them as portrayed in the article. You mentioned memos from agents. Can I see those next week? pab From: CHAVEZ, FELIX Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:18:32 PM To: BEESON, PAUL A Subject: RE: Mother Jones Article That is a brutal read!   From: BEESON, PAUL A Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 11:32 AM (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) To: CHAVEZ, FELIX (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) Subject: Mother Jones Article Remind me that I want to discuss the recent Mother Jones militia article when next we meet. M FOIA CBP 001956 From: To: Subject: Date: CHAVEZ, FELIX BEESON, PAUL A RE: Mother Jones Article Wednesday, November 23, 2016 3:18:33 PM That is a brutal read!   From: BEESON, PAUL A Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 11:32 AM (b) (6); (b) To: CHAVEZ, FELIX (7)(C) (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) Subject: Mother Jones Article Remind me that I want to discuss the recent Mother Jones militia article when next we meet. M FOIA CBP 001957 From: To: Subject: Date: BEESON, PAUL A CHAVEZ, FELIX; (b) (6); (b) (7)(C) Mother Jones Article Wednesday, November 23, 2016 1:31:44 PM Remind me that I want to discuss the recent Mother Jones militia article when next we meet. M FOIA CBP 001958 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: (b) (7)(E) -CBP (b) (7)(E) (7)(E) (b)(b)(7)(E) (b) (7)(E) -CBP S/A: (b) (7)(E) Friday, December 23, 2016 8:07:26 PM (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) M FOIA CBP 001959 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD ENCOUNTER Product Title: Information rela ed to a Border Patrol Agent of- -on th by of the Border Recon Product ID: This document is ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE It contains information 1a exempt from public release iuider the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled. stored, hand . mitted. distributed. and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be release ublic. the media. or other persomiel who do not have a valid need-t0- know without prior approval of an authorize icial. State and local homeland security of?cials may share this docrunent with authorized security persormel without fur (U) Warning: This product may contain U.S. Person (USPER) information 1a een deemed necessary for the intended recipient to understand, assess, or act 011 the information providedthe document with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligen si ht and/or information handling procedures. Prepared by: Published Date: 03/10/2017 FOIA CBP 001960 IVIETADATA 7 Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO ONUS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA USBP OEs: Land Border OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Restrictions: Unrestricted ategory/Subcategory: OTHER CRIMINAL GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES Special Operations/Project Code: - Reliability: Generally Reliable Evaluation: Probable Source Type: Unknown/Other Source Description: Agent Field Encounter +4 FOIA CBP 0011961 7 of 5 REPORT TITLE Information rela ed to a order Patrol Agent of _n the ?b of theyBorder-B DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION 01/30/201712:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .order Patro Aoent conducting his assigned duties east of AZ encormter a local AZ. reported to the agent of Iear the order Patro a 1011 5 Area of Responsibility. 011 January 30. 2017. a militia leader areas in 1e NARRATIVE On Monday. January 30, 2017 I was working themnd encormtel-ed and a -1oc11111e11ta1y crew. was very respect 1 of our po icy of not speaking 0 me 1a without prior approval and never aske me communicate with them in any way. He did. however pass along some information that is of interest. b) It has been my experience that info is usually valid to a large extent so I tend to give credence to (b (7 E) +11 FOIA CBP 001195353! 03/10/201 3 of5 REPORTING NOTICE The information was provided by BP the -Border Patrol Station. Prepared By: f4 FOIA CBP 0011923 03/10/201 get 4 of5 ENTITIES LOCATIONS (1) Location 1 Address: - Unit: - City: - State/Province: ARIZONA Postal Code: - Country: USA Type: Other Latitude: Longitude: Description: area in the i of responsibility. The GPS CBP 00119:?4ge 5 of 5 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TCA-TUCSON BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) Border Operation - Stolen Lives #5 Product ID: (b) (7)(E) (U) Warning: This document is UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U//LES). It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled, stored, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be released to the public, the media, or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an authorized DHS official. State and local homeland security officials may share this document with authorized security personnel without further approval from DHS. (U) Warning: This product may contain U.S. Person (USPER) information that has been deemed necessary for the intended recipient to understand, assess, or act on the information provided. It has been highlighted in the document with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligence oversight and/or information handling procedures. Prepared by: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Published Date: 06/22/2017 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO M FOIA CBP 001965 wee,? METADATA Associated \Vorks ace ASPECTS OF TERRAIN MILITIA GROUPS Geographical and Ope rational Environments: GEO AREAS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA USBP OEs: USB Land Border USB Checkpoints OFOOEs: - Product Categorization: Re stlictions: Restricted to CBP Only Categm'y/Subcategory: I 7 Special Operations /Project Code: Re liability: Ge ne lally Re liable Evaluation: li?e 06/22/2017 Page 2 0f20 FOIA CBP 001966 Source Type: Unknown/Other Source Description: for Alizona Border Recon (AZBR) and US. Border Patrol 06/22/2017 Page 3 onO FOIA CBP 001967 REPORT TITLE Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) Border Operation Stolen Lives #5 DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION From: 06/09/2017 06:00 To: 06/19/2017 00:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) conducted a border operation. "Stolen Lives from June 9 to J1me 17. 2017. provided the group's operation plan that included dates. location of their Forward Operating Base (FOB) and where they would be focusing their efforts. provided results of the border operation. NARRATIVE 011 J1me 8. 2017. of Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) provided information to BP in -AZ. provided an plans for a border operation Stolen Lives that he had put together. The Stolen Lives border operations focus on remembering those individuals whose lives were taken by individuals who were in the United States illegally. Members of AZBR took pictru'es in front of a poster board with pictru?es of form individuals whose lives were taken and who AZBR was honoring during their border operation. stated that the operation would be covering an area southwest of AZ. The border operation ran from June 9 to June 17. 2017. provided the location of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) On Friday. J1me 16. 2017. Agent received a telephone call from He stated that the border operation was set to end the following day at 12:00 pm would notify the the Border Patrol when he and his group departed the area. stated that he would be available to meet the following week to provide additional information. provided the following information: stated that he had been keeping the .Ippraised of the times and locations that AZBR was patrolling. stated that he had also spoke with a Watch Commander from the Border Patrol station regarding some rounds that they heard tied in the area. advised that the shots were not from the Border Patrol nor were they from his group. He said that all members from his group were safe and accounted for. stated that he provided information to the Border Patrol regarding a suspicious vehicle 011 . that was traveling ?'orn AZ and heading out towards AZ. 06/22/2017 Page 4 onO FOIA CBP 001968 that he and members of AZBR had a truck and passengers matching the description quickly tiun around close to their FOB and depart the area. They were unable to located the vehicle. said that they initially started the border operation with 20 volunteers and were cuirently down to eight. He said that they lost a couple of them to heat exhaustion and others who had to retum home. said that they would be using the remaining time to work 011 land navigation and training in tracking. Their plans were to work the remainder of the time near the . stated that he had a jomnalist from the USA Today out there with them He said that he was hoping to join them when they come out in a couple of weeks to do some aerial coverage in a helicopter. Also. please refer to the attached pictures of members of AZBR taken on a trail near REPORTING NOTICE Prepared By: 06/22/2017 Page 5 onO FOIA CBP 001969 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO (b) (7)(E) ENTITIES P ERSONS (2) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 06/22/2017 Page 6 of 20 M FOIA CBP 001970 eri-e? 06/22/2017 Pa ge 7 0f20 FOIA CBP 001971 eri-e? 06/22/2017 Pa ge 8 0f20 FOIA CBP 001972 eri-e? 06/22/2017 Pa ge 9 0f20 FOIA CBP 001973 LOCATIONS (1) b)(6 06/22/2017 Page 10 onO FOIA CBP 001974 -V 14:10011? UK SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (1 7) Attachment 1 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 2 Title: Type: Date of Infonnation: File Name: Attachme nt 3 Title: Type: Date of Infonnation: File Name: Attachme nt 4 Title: Type: Date of Infonnation: File Name: Attachment 5 Title Type Date of Infonnation: - map.JPG File Name Attachment 6 Title - 14""1-J-Jll 11.41.1111 UK. 4 Photograph 06/20/2017 4.JPG 3 Photograph 06/20/2017 3.JPG 2 Photograph 06/20/2017 2.JPG 1 Photograph 06/20/2017 1.JPG - map Photograph 06/20/2017 Age ncy: Age ncy: Age ncy: Age ncy: Age ncy: AZBR FOB for Border Operation OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER BP FIELD 06/22/2017 Page 11 of 20 FOIA CBP 001975 L. 14:30011? lLU/ll? Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 7 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 8 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 9 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 10 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 11 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: . UL Photograph 06/08/2017 Agency: OTHER AZBR FOB for Border Ope ration.JPG AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 - Photograph 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 j.jpg AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 i Photograph 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 i.jpg AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 Photograph 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 h. AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 Photograph 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 - g.jpg AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 1? Photograph 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 - f.jpg 06/22/2017 Page 12 of20 FOIA CBP 001976 U1 II Title: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 Type: Photograph Date of Information: 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER File Name: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 - e.jpg Title: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 (1 Type: Photograph Date of Information: 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER File Name: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 - 11.jpg Title: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 Type: Photograph Date of Information: 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER File Name: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 - c.jpg Title: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 Type: Photograph Date of Information: 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER File Name: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 - b.jpg Title: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 a Type: Photograph Date of Information: 06/19/2017 Agency: OTHER File Name: AER OP Stolen Lives 5 - a.jpg Title: Flyer Type: DOCUMENTS Date of Information: 06/05/2017 Agency: OTHER (5/22/2017 Page 13 Of20 FOIA CBP 001977 File Name: Hyenpdf 06/22/2017 Page 14 onO FOIA CBP 001978 IMAGES Supporting Documents Attachment 3: 2 06/22/2017 Page 15 of 20 FOIA CBP 001979 Attachment 4: 1 Attachment 6: AZBR FOB for Border Operation 06/22/2017 Page 16 onO FOIA CBP 001980 4: Attachment 7: AZBR 0P Stolen Lives 5 (bxem?) (C) Attachment 9: AZBR 0P Stolen Lives 5 06/22/2017 Page 17 0f20 FOIA CBP 001981 Attachment 10: AZBR 0P Stolen Lives 5 Attachment 11: AZBR OP Stolen LivesS ?f ss'w .03 Attachment 12: AZBR 0P Stolen Lives 5 06/22/2017 Page 18 onO FOIA CBP 001982 Attachment 13: AZBR OP Stolen LivesS Attachment l4: AZBR OP Stolen Lives 5 AZBR OPERATION 1E .33! STOLEN LIVES 5 m. .. Attachment 15: AER OP Stolen Lives 5 06/22/2017 Page 19 onO FOIA CBP 001983 . A Attachment 16: AZBR 0P Stolen Lives 5 a 06/22/2017 Page 20 onO FOIA CBP 001984 Situation Report: Product Title: The Arizona Defense Force Group Plan To Conduct An Operation in Them Corridor. Product ID: (7)05) DEPARTNIENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION . 1is docmnent is ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE It contains information that 111a empt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled. stored. handled. tr 'tted. distn'buted. and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be released to ublic. the media. or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an authorized DHS State and local homeland security of?cials may share this docmnent with authorized security personnel without fur roval from DHS. (U) Warning: This product may contain U.S. Person (USPER) information as been deemed necessary for the intended recipient to lmderstand. assess. or act on the information provided. It has bee blighted in the docmnent with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligence ov and/or information handling procedures. Prepared by: Published Date: 02/16/2017 FOIA CBP 001985 METADATA Associated Workspace Intelligence Collection Requirements: b) Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA: TC A-TUC SON SECTOR - USBP OEs: Land Border OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Restrictions: Unrestricted Categoly/Subcategory: Special Operations/Project Code: - Reliability: Highly Reliable Evaluation: Highly Probable Source Tme: Non-Con?dential US Federal SOIu'ce Source Description: (7 E) 02/16/2017 Page 2 of4 l. l. .31 FOIA CBP 001986 REPORTTITLE The Arizona Defense Force Group Plan To Conduct An Operation in The AZ Corridor. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Arizona Defense Force Group Plan To Conduct An Operation in The AZ Corridor. DETAILS On September 29. 2016. The? received information that the group Arizona Defense Force is plamiing to conduct an operation in the_ AZ coriidor: in with the Arizona Border Recon group. The Arizona Defense Force describe themselves as a group comprised of civilian volmrteers whom their main goal is to protect the state of Arizona. The Arizona Defense Force may use paramilitary tactics. training. and does poses military style weapons. and gear. At this time. the amomrt of members is not know. or 110w many members they expect to mobilize to the - AZ corridor. Terrtatively this group have an operation planned for November 12. 2016 to November 19. 2016. Prepared By: 02/16/2017 Page 3 of4 FOIA CBP 001987 (b) (7)(E) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER ENTITIES REFERENCES(0) PERSON(0) LOCATIONS(0) PHONES(0) BUSINESSES(0) CONVEYANCES(0) SUPPORTINGDOCUMENTS(0) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 02/16/2017 Page 4 of 4 M FOIA CBP 001988 UNCLASSIFIED TOR USE ONLY The Arizona Defense Force Group Plan To Conduct An Operation in The AZ Corrido CBP Report Details Report Number Approved Date Alert Bolo N0 N0 Download Rem Restrictions Author First Name Author Last Name Unrestricted Report Title The Arizona Defense Force Group Plan To Conduct An Operation in The AZ Corridor. Executive Summary Remarks The Arizona Defense Force Group Plan To Conduct An Operation in The AZ Corridor. Remarks On September 29, 2016, The (D) eceived information that the group Arizona Defense Force is planning to conduct an operation in the AZ corridor; in conjunction with the Arizona Border Recon group. The Arizona Defense Force describe themselves as a group comprised of civilian volunteers whom their main goal is to protect the state of Arizona. The Arizona Defense Force may use paramilitary tactics, training, and does poses military style weapons, and gear. At this time, the amount of members is not know, or how many members they expect to mobilize to the E) AZ corridor. Tentatively this group have an operation planned for November 12, 2016 to November 19, 2016. Control and Dissemination Caveats Caveat WER- I Ill/"I Al?f?ll-Il?h II l-nn I Il?l_ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: Information relayed to a order Patrol A cut of the Arizona Border Recon group a out rear Product This docmnent is ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE It contains information tha exempt from public release lulder the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled. stored, handle . nitted? distributed. and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be release ublic. the media. or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to- know without prior approval of an authorize 1cia1. State and local homeland security of?cials may share this docrunent with authorized secruity personnel without fur roval from DHS. (U) Warning: This product may contain U.S. Person (USPER) information been deemed necessary for the intended recipient to 1u1derstand, assess. or act 011 the information provided. It has ilighted in the document with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intellrg versight and/or infonnation handling procedures. Prepared by: Published Date: 03/09/2017 FOIA CBP 001990 IVIETADATA Associated W01 kspace (E) ASPECTS OF HUMAN TERRAIN- MILITLA GROUPS b) Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO CONUS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA USBP Land Border OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Restrictions: Restricted to BP Only (7 E) Special Operations/Project Code: - Reliability: Generally Reliable Evaluation: Highly Probable Source Tme: Unknown/Other Source Description: of Arizona Border Recon 03/09/201 +4 FOIA CBP 0993 991 ge2of11 REPORT TITLE Information rela ed to Wder Patrol Agent from of the Arizona Border Recon group about ?nea DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION 02/13/201718130 EXECUTIVE Arizona Border Recon founder rovided information to a (WE order Patrol Agent of illegal alien NARRATIVE following in 11 was provided to a Border Patrol Agent from? (BMW the founder of the Arizona Border Recon. near AZ: Monday February 13 2017 a Border Patrol Agent was assigned to Border Patrol dutiesneaKmUXE . a mi - Arrzona (AZ) Per Supervisory Border Pa 10 gent aoent met (wac) . (b10105) 11nd 10)? W3) Statron 10?? Bor er Patro Agent BPA). re agent assume possessrorro tre wa etarr its contents '0111 at approxnnately 1830 horns. tsrou errote trat an tre otrer ers were cor AZBR l) d. fl] and did not ask any questions pertaining to Borde rations. m? be fruther noted that no persornrel were present among the AZBR team. The agent not provrde with any information regarding technology operatrons. or other operations secruity rterns. 1'7 did rovide - mud CXPI'essed a desire for better relations with )1 specr 1ca a 'essing the following items affecting the- Area of Responsibility (AOR): 03/09/201??1 CBP 099% 3 of 11 b) agent believes that there may be some credibility to some of-tateilieiits. as man of the TTPs re consistent with activi that I have ersonall witnessed during 111 ex erience within th -. AZBR has a website. and it explains who and what they are: the website is open to the public. The AZBR have a Standard Operating Procedures and Rules of Engagement for their organization and explains in detail what members can and caimot They have an Intel section. which is broken down into category. i.e. Ultralight. Rip Crew. Shootings. Under this categ01y. it appears that the AZBR is scamiing Border Patrol and documenting it 011 their website[v]. The Blog section has hotos of illegal aliens and. up close. pictures of Border Patrol Agents and Border Patrol vehicles interacting withW and members of the AZBR Group[vi]. They have an End of Watch section with Brian A. Teny and Joel J. Ivie 0 1e nrted States Border Patrol and Kristopher Eggle of the National Park Se1vice[vii]. There is a brief description of these incidents involving the agents and The website also has Honor First at the bottom of its webpage with two quotes CBP 09959533 4 of 11 ?Honoring those fallen in the line of duty from the Tucson Sector? and ARE THE PEACEMAKERS. FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED CHILDREN OF The AZBR 2016 Site design and host are ollabora 365. The website also provides people with infonnation 011 110w to contact them and join the AZBR in their mission. I-) Work email: (b Des ENDNOTES ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: TRACKING NUMBE PUBLICATION DATE: TITLE: in AZ: NUMBER: 1/1: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: +4 FOIA CBP 5 Of 11 03/09/201 (W3 [11] ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: TRACKING PUBLICATION DATE: 02/01/2017: DATE OF INFORMATION: 01/30/2017: TITLE: ormation relayed to a WE): order Patrol Agent 0 th_by of the Border Recon; NUMBER: 3 2; OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: (U) ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: Arizona Border Recon: TRACKING NUMBER: PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF INFORMATION: TITLE: Arizona Border Recon: NUMBER: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: [iv] (U) ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: Arizona Border Recon: TRACKING NUMBER: PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF INFORMATION: TITLE: Arizona Border Recon: NUMBER: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: (U) ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: Arizona Border Recon: TRACKING NUMBER: PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF INFORMATION: TITLE: Arizona Border Recon: NUMBER: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: [vi] (U) ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: Arizona Border Recon: TRACKING NUMBER: PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF INFORMATION: TITLE: Arizona Border Recon: NUMBER: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: [Vii] (U) ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: Arizona Border Recon: TRACKING NUMBER: PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF INFORMATION: TITLE: Arizona Border Recon: NUMBER: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: (U) ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: Arizona Border Recon: TRACKING NUMBER: PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF INFORMATION: TITLE: Arizona Border Recon: NUMBER: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: [ix] (U) ORIGINATOR: USBP: WEBSITE: Arizona Border Recon: TRACKING NUMBER: PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF INFORMATION: TITLE: Arizona Border Recon: NUMBER: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: USBP: WEBSITE: TRACKING LICATION DATE: DATE OF 's Afternoon; PAGE ARAGRAPH NUMBER: OVERALL SOURCE CLASSIFICATION: Prepared By CBP 099$? 6 of 11 ENTITIES PERSON (1) CBP 0992:9539 7 of 11 Remark: - 03/09/201??1 CBP 099??$ 8 of 11 (b) (7)(E) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b)(6);(b)(7)(C), (b) (7)(E) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER M FOIA CBP 001998 03/09/2017 Page 9 of 11 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (4) Attachment 1 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 2 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 3 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 4 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name ALL OTHER 01/30/2017 ALL OTHER 10/05/2010 1) df AZBR Logo ALL OTHER 02/26/2017 AZBR ALL OTHER 3/30/2011 -pdf Agency: Agency: Agency: Agency: OBP FIELD BP FIELD OTHER OBP FIELD OBP 93%5?3910 of 11 IMAGES Conveyance Supporting Documents Attachment 3: AZBR Logo 03/09/201?? CBP 9%12g0??011 of 11 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: After Action Repon Product ID: intended recipient to lmderstand assess. or act on the infonnation provided. It has beer with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligence ovei infonnation handling procedures. Prepared by: Published Date: 05/16/2017 FOIA CBP 002001 METADATA As sociated VVOI kspace 5) Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO AREAs: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA USBP OEs: USB Land Border USB Interior OFO OEs: Product Categorization: Re 5 tn'c tions: Unre tricted Special Operations /Project Code: Re liability: Highly Re liable Evaluation: Ve ii?e (1 Source Type: Non?Con?de ntial State /Local Source Source De scu'ption: Yuma SectorBorderPatrolAgents -VL UL UHLL.) 05/16/2017 Page 2 0f12 FOIA CBP 002002 REPORT TITLE . ftel' Action Report DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION From: 04/26/2017 00:00 To: 04/29/2017 00:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mission: This AARwill consist only of the activity that involved assets. andis being generated as a supplemental document to support the overall AAR being generated by the AC TI partners. NARRATIVE Dates: Location: AORs Mission Descu'ption: 04/26/2017 W?s? 05/16/2017 Page3 0f12 FOIA CBP 002003 No signi?cant activity was observed/reported. At approximately 0230 hom's. ar-near observed 4 subjects walking northbound towards the_ -a gents responded to the area and were able to assist with the apprehension of all 4 subjects. The subjects were transported tow Station for processing. At approxirmtely 0400 horns. at near observed a group bjects near the highway. A DPS helicopter (Ranger responded to the area but was ruiable to locate the subjects. agents also responded and were able to locate foot sign for the group but were unable to locate the subjects. During the search of the area a BORSTAR SAR K-9 alerted to a hill to the east of the highway. -a gents searched the hill and were able to 0 subjects were encormtered in the A At approximately 2200 hours. ar-rear observed two subjects carrying large backpacks walking northborurd towards the highway. The subjects were then observed loading into the bed of a pickup truck which made a U-turn and began traveling westbound on At that time. -a gents performed a vehicle stop on and encorurtered 4 subjects in the vehicle. A?er ?eld interviews. it was determined that all 4 subjects were United States Citizens. The two subjects cariying the large backpacks were civilians operating as "militia in the target area. They were carrying large packs. wearing camou?age clothing. and were armed with both long arms and pistols. The subjects driving the vehicle were also assisting in "militia?style" operations in the target area. The 4 subjects stated that they were operating their own and were notifying BP and LEO personnel when they encountered illegal activity. The subjects were released after record checks couldbe 11m 011 all 4 subjects and the vehicle. In addition. No signi?cant activity was observed/reported. As 5 essment of Observed Activity: mm,? 05/16/2017 Page 4 0f12 FOIA CBP 002004 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES (b) (7)(E) REPORTING NOTICE (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C)(Office) (Cell) Prepared By: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 05/16/2017 Page 5 of 12 M FOIA CBP 002005 IHIGII I EQIQ In; I. -VL UL "1419?) ENTITIES PERSONS (4) b) b) 7) C) 05/16/2017 Pa ge 6 of 12 FOIA CBP 002006 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES 05/16/2017 Page 7 of 12 M FOIA CBP 002007 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES 05/16/2017 Page 8 of 12 M FOIA CBP 002008 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES 05/16/2017 Page 9 of 12 M FOIA CBP 002009 mm LOCATIONS (1) Location] Address: Unit: City: State/Province: ARIZONA Postal Code: - Country: USA Type: Other Latitude: Longitude: Dem-prion: 05/16/2017 Page 10 0f12 FOIA CBP 002010 mm SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (2) Attachment 1 Title: Type DOCUMENTS Date of Information: 04/26/2017 Agency: OBP FIELD File Name: ?pptx Attachment 2 Title: Type DOCUMENTS Date of Infonnation: 04/27/2017 Agency: OBP FIELD File Name: ?pdr 05/16/2017 Page 11 of12 FOIA CBP 002011 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES (b) (7)(E) 05/16/2017 Page 12 of 12 M FOIA CBP 002012 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: An'zona Defense Force (ADP) - Border Operation in the with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligence - information handling procedures. Prepared by: Published Date: 06/22/2017 FOIA CBP 002013 METADATA Associated W01 kspace ASPECTS OF HUMAN VIILITIA GROUPS b) Geoglaphical and Operational Environments: GEO AREAs: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA USBP OEs: USB Land Border USB Checkpoints OFOOEs: - Product Categorization: Re 5 tlictions: Re stricted to BP Only Special Operations /Project Code: Re liability: Gene lally Re liable Evaluation: Veu'?ed Source Type: Unknown/Othe Source De scu'ption: .olmnande of Au?zona Defense Force (ADP) 06/22/2017 Page 2 oflO FOIA CBP 002014 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) REPORT TITLE Arizona Defense Force (ADF) - Border Operation in the (b) (7)(E) , AZ area DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION From: 06/22/2017 06:00 To: 06/22/2017 00:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (U//FOUO) On June 21, 2017, ), Commander of Arizona Defense Force (ADF) contacted (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) BPA assigned (b) (7)(E) . advised that he and members of ADF would be carrying out a Border Operation in the area of (b) (7)(E) , AZ from June 24-24, 2017. The purpose of this FIR is to provide Situational Awareness to the Agents assigned to the (b) (7)(E) and (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol stations that members of Arizona Defense Force (ADF) militia group will be in the area and are known to be armed. Locations and details of the operation were provided. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) NARRATIVE (U//FOUO) On June 21, 2017, ), Commander of Arizona Defense Force (ADF) contacted (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) BPA (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) , assigned (b) (7)(E) advised that he and members of ADF would be carrying out a Border Operation in the area of (b) (7)(E) , AZ from June 24-24, 2017. ****The purpose of this FIR is to provide Situational Awareness to the Agents assigned to the (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol stations that members of Arizona Defense Force (ADF) militia group will be in the area and are known to be armed.**** Information regarding (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) : (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Commander of Arizona Defense Force (ADF) AKA: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) DOB: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Address: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Cellular number: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Vehicle(s): (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) provided the following details below: There will be two teams carrying out a Border Operation on the east side of the (b) (7)(E) . Their normal attire has been plain clothes and contractor wear; however, the team coming down from Phoenix will be wearing multicam. (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) stated that they will be checking trails used by cartel that the humanitarian groups, (b) (7)(E) The teams will also be checking the trail cameras and downloading the information. (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) stated that the starting point will be at the following GPS coordinates: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 06/22/2017 Page 3 of 10 M FOIA CBP 002015 l. 14:13-311? ILUHI UL QILR Moving north to the following GPS coordinates: And moving southwest to the following GPS coordinates (where ADP's Intel shows as a hiding place): Writer's note: Alizona Defense Force (ADP) are members of the 111% militia movement. The group claims to be a self-proclaimed "volunteer force of civilians wanting to improve their communities. with the leadersl con ?ised of militar ec ADP members Iiatrol State and Govenmient land: however& ADP routinely patrols the areas 0% to include -. ADP has previously canied out border operation: to which they have contacted USBP at the Stations to respond and retrieve marijuana loads and illegal aliens. REPORTING NOTICE 06/22/2017 Page 4 of 10 FOIA CBP 002016 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER Prepared By: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 06/22/2017 Page 5 of 10 M FOIA CBP 002017 UL 01? ENTITIES PERSONS 06/22/2017 Page 6 of10 FOIA CBP 002018 -V 14:10011? 1LU/ll? UK DI SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (7) Attachment 1 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 2 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 3 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 4 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 5 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 6 Title ADF pic Photograph 06/22/201 7 ADF pic.J PG Photograph 06/2 2/2 01 7 Agency: OTHER Agency: OTHER ADF 5-14-16.JPG ADF Photograph 06/22/2017 Agency: ADF.jpg ADF 2 Photograph 06/22/2017 Agency: ADF 2.jpg June ADF OP Stal?ng pt Photograph 06/22/2017 Agency: June ADF 0P - Stal?ng pt.J PG 111% patch 1 06/22/2017 Page 7 of 10 FOIA CBP 002019 L. 1? lLU/ll? Ln Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 7 Title Type Date of Information: File Name: Photograph 06/22/2017 Agency: OTHER 111% patch l.jpg 111% patch 2 Photograph 06/22/2017 Agency: OTHER 111% patch 2. 06/22/2017 Page 8 of10 FOIA CBP 002020 lLU/lf UL oan IMAGES Supporting Documents I?rizona Defense Force Attachment 1: ADF pic Attachme nt 3: ADF 06/22/2017 Page 9 of 10 - ALUIIA V1: LJL FOIA CBP 002021 -V 1LU/ll? Attachment 6: 111% patch 1 ?k Attachment 7: 111% patch 2 06/22/2017 Page 10 of 10 FOIA CBP 002022 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD ENCOUNTER Product Title: Militia members were encountered on Mouth of in a vehicle and refused to identify themselves to or er atrol Agen ren encountere Product ID: G: This document is OR OFFICIAL USE ONLY It contains iat may be exempt ??om public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled store ndled transmitted distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is no be released to the public. the media. or other persomrel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an iorized DHS of?cial (U) WARNING: This document is FOR CIAL USE ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (F This document may be shared with DHS persor who have a need to know but any sharing outside of DHS requires the written approval of the author. If approved for dis tion outside of DHS. the report may only be used for intelligence and investigative lead purposes. Any other use ?ohibited unless prior written authorization is received from the author. Prior written authorization from CBP Of?ce of Cormsel is required before providing this material to the Depamnent of Justice or other authority for purposes of tion. including disclosure in a civil or criminal case. (U) WARNING: This product contains US. person information that has been deemed rrece for the intended procedru?es. US. person information must be protected in accordance with all relevant laws and policies of th receiving entity. FOIA CBP 002023 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES/USPER Prepared By: (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Published Date: 08/29/2017 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES/USPER 08/29/2017 Page 2 of 9 M FOIA CBP 002024 mm METADATA Associated \Von kspace ASPECTS OF HUMAN TERRAIN- MILITIA GROUPS Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO AREAs: CONUS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA USBP OEs: USBP-OE- 1: Land Border USBP-OE-4: Interior OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Re 5 tn'c lions: Unrestricted Cate gory/Subc ate g01y: OTHER CRIMINAL GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES Special Ope rations /P1?o ject Code: - Re liability: Highly Reliable Evaluation: Unknown Source Type: Unlmoxm/Other Source De scliption: Agent Field Encounter 08/29/2017 Page 11.4?! 11 UL >311 141? FOIA CBP 002025 REPORT TITLE Militia members were encountered 011m south of n1 a vehicle ?and to Identify themselves to Border Patrol Agents ren encountered DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION 07/29/2017 16:18 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY J1me 29. 2017. at a r'oxirnately 1618 hours. Border Patrol agent observed a red Toyota Tundra pickup diving westbound or 11 the truck The agent observed two people in the truck wearing carn was later encountered and the ch'iver and its occupants refused to state their identities or the name of the recon group they were af?liated with. NARRATIVE July 29. 2017. a atrol agent observed a red Toyota Tundra pickup diving west borurd on on the truck The agent observed two people in the truck wearing camor ge an some tactical gear. The agent tried to make contact with the truck but was rnrable to do so. of Arizona Border Recon. was contacted and asked if this truck was associated to his group andw statedtrat It was not. approximately 1633 hours. a order Patrol agent had a consensual encounter with the aforementioned truck and its occupants. The occupants of the truck stated that they were part of a recon group. but declined to identify the recon group or themselves to the agent. The agent determined that all three occupants were United States citizens. The agent recommended that the occupant back 011 the truck before crossing the cormty line. approximately 1635 hours. an agent observed the truck and noticed that- 011 the truck AZ plate The truck is a red 2006 Toyota Tundra pickup registered to 5) Wtation Supervisory Border Patrol Agent advised the. nd-County Sheriff 5 Offices of the encounter and informed them of a new militia group operating in their area. Information was received on July 31. 2017 that-is af?liated with Arizona Defense Force (ADP) REPORTING NOTICE 08/29/2017 Page 4 of9 FOIA CBP 002026 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES/USPER (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Desk(b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Cell: LOCATION HEAT MAP (b) (7)(E) Prepared By: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES/USPER (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 08/29/2017 Page 5 of 9 M FOIA CBP 002027 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES/USPER (b) (7)(E) ENTITIES (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES/USPER 08/29/2017 Page 6 of 9 M FOIA CBP 002028 mew Descn?ption: - LV- VVK 08/29/2017 Page 7 of9 FOIA CBP 002029 LOCATIONS (1) Location] Address: Unit: - City: State/Province: ARIZONA Postal Code: (WM) Country: USA Type: Other Latitude: - Longitude: - Description: - 08/29/2017 Page 8 of 9 FOIA CBP 002030 weer-{swam ONVEYANCES (1) Conveyance 1: Land Auto Initial Remarks: Vehicle encountered is af?liated with Arizona Defense Force (ADF) Conveyance - - Dispositions 1 Dis position Type: No Action Required Re as on 1: N0 immigration Violation Conveyance - Remaiks (1) 1 Author: Date: 07/31/2017 Remark: Vehicle encountered on? is af?liated with Arizona Defense Force (ADP) 08/29/2017 Page 11.4?! 1?1 UL ~11 FOIA CBP 002031 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TCA-TUCSON BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) Border Operation - Stolen Lives #3 Product ID: (b) (7)(E) (U) Warning: This document is UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U//LES). It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled, stored, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be released to the public, the media, or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an authorized DHS official. State and local homeland security officials may share this document with authorized security personnel without further approval from DHS. (U) Warning: This product may contain U.S. Person (USPER) information that has been deemed necessary for the intended recipient to understand, assess, or act on the information provided. It has been highlighted in the document with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligence oversight and/or information handling procedures. Prepared by: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Published Date: 04/06/2017 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER M FOIA CBP 002032 Associated Works 0 ace (m ASPECTS OF HUMAN TERRAIN MILITIA Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO CONUS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA OEs: OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Restrictions: Restricted to CBP Only Category/Subcategory: I 7 Special Operations/Project Code: - Reliability: Generally Reliable Evaluation: eri?ed Source Type: Unknown/Other Source Description: Field Operations Director. Border Patrol. 04/06/2017 Page ILUJ F1 UL FOIA CBP 002033 REPORT TITLE Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) Border Operation - Stolen Lives #3 DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION From: 11/07/2016 08:46 To: 11/20/2016 00:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) conducted a border operation. "Stolen Lives from November 12-20th. provided the group's operation brief that included dates. location of their Forward Operating Base FOB and where they would be focusing their efforts. Included in the Field Operations Report (FIR) is a report where tation Border Patrol Agents responded to a citizen's call and arrested one illegal alien. The caller was a member of Arizona Border Recon. NARRATIVE On November 17. 2016. at 2: 10 pm. a member of Arizona Border Recon. identi?ed only as called the Border Patrol station claiming that she found an illegal alien approximately one quarter mile east of the school in AZ. also advised that she was traveling with a cameraman and news anchor from A Border Patrol Agent responded to identify and arrest the individual. later identi?ed as. DOB: Please refer to the attached MB for details. Also. refer to? Writer was later able to determine that Please refer to the attachment for further information 011-. stated that he met with several Agents tln'oughout the border operation to share information and trails that they were working. Photos were taken and posted on AZBR's website of BP Agents responding to arrest illegal aliens and of AZBR members sharing information with BP Agents. stated that he welcomes visits from BP 04/06/2017 Page 3 0f 14 FOIA CBP 002034 REPORTING NOTICE Prepared By: 04/06/2017 Page -Vk 1'1 .Jl FOIA CBP 002035 ENTITIES Vv A 04/06/2017 Page 5 Of 14 FOIA CBP 002036 Vv A 04/06/2017 Page 6 Of 14 FOIA CBP 002037 b) Vv A 04/06/2017 Page 7 Of 14 FOIA CBP 002038 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C), (b) (7)(E) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 04/06/2017 Page 8 of 14 M FOIA CBP 002039 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (1 l) Attachment 1 Title: ith Univision Type: Photograph Date of Information: 11/17/2016 Agency: OTHER File Name: ith Uni?sion.jpg Attachment 2 Title: Type: DOCUMENTS Date of Information: 11/17/2016 Agency: OTHER File Name: Attachment 3 Title: Stolen Lives# 3 Operation Order Type: DOCUMENTS Date of Information: 11/07/2016 Agency: OTHER File Name: Stolen Lives# 3 Operation Order.pdf Attachment 4 Title. Type: Photograph Date of Information: 11/17/2016 Agency: OTHER File Name: rrest.jpg Attachment 5 Title: ?encounter Type: Photograph Date of Information: 11/17/2016 Agency: OTHER File Name: encounter.jpg Attachment 6 Title: received fromW from Nov 2016 OP 04/06/2017 Page JLUIIL UK 1.41\ FOIA CBP 002040 Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 7 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 8 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 9 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 10 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 11 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: DOCUMENTS 11/20/2016 Agency: OTHER received from? from Nov 2016 OP.pdf AZBR with BP Agents - PIC by AZBR Photograph 11/20/2016 AZBR with BP Agents.jpg Stolen Lives/i3 Group a Photograph 11/20/2016 Stolen Lives#3 Group a.jpg Stolen Lives #3a Photograph 11/20/2016 Stolen Lives #3a.jpg Stolen Lives/i3 Group Photograph 11/20/2016 Stolen Lives#3 Group.jpg AZBR Campsite Stolen Lives/i3 Photograph 11/20/2016 AZBR - Campsite Stolen Lives#3.jpg I :chl Agency: Agency: Agency: Agency: Agency: OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER 04/06/2017 Page 10 of 14 FOIA CBP 002041 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) 04/06/2017 Page 11 of 14 M FOIA CBP 002042 IMAGES Supporting Documents Attachment 1: with Univision .. Attachment 5: encounter mm 04/06/2017 Page 12 0f14 FOIA CBP 002043 Attachment 8: Stolen Lives#3 Group a 3:3an Anuzan?ionom Recon ?1am" ommou . STOLEN TUBE g) ?3 Attachment 9: Stolen Lives #3a 04/06/2017 Page 13 of 14 FOIA CBP 002044 am." on st'n mini" 10? Attachment 11: AZBR Campsite Stolen Lives#3 04/06/2017 Page 14 of 14 FOIA CBP 002045 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TCA-TUCSON BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: Interview with (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Product ID: Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) (b) (7)(E) (U) Warning: This document is UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U//LES). It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled, stored, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be released to the public, the media, or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an authorized DHS official. State and local homeland security officials may share this document with authorized security personnel without further approval from DHS. (U) Warning: This product may contain U.S. Person (USPER) information that has been deemed necessary for the intended recipient to understand, assess, or act on the information provided. It has been highlighted in the document with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligence oversight and/or information handling procedures. Prepared by: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Published Date: 03/27/2017 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER M FOIA CBP 002046 1.4? Associated Workspace ASPECTS OF HUMAN TERRAIN- MILITIA GROUPS (7) Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO ONUS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA OEs: Land Border OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Restrictions: Restricted to CBP Only Special Operations/Project Code: - Reliability: Generally Reliable Evaluation: Veri?ed Source Tme: Unknown] Other Source Description: (b (6 ?izona Border Recon (AZBR) 03/27/2017 Page 2 of 13 FOIA CBP 002047 UK REPORT TITLE Interview with (b (b (7 Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION 05/02/201611:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 011 May 2. 2016. (assigned to interviewe C:Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) NARRATIVE 011 May 2. 2016? date of birth: was interviewed at residence. located (assigned to_ After being advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents. provided the following information: provided a business card with himself listed as th of Arizona Border Recon (AZBR). The following contact information for- is provided 011 the business card (attached): Phone number: Address: Website: ArizonaBorderRecon.org Email address: stated that he has been working border operations along the U.S./Mexico International Boundary for the past six years. He said that he has been living at the residence for the past fom? years. bxerwmc stated that with his experience in construction. he was able to ?x tip the house. stated that he works with that he rescued in Phoenix. AZ. The dog accompanies him 011 his operations in the desert. stated that he formed the group. Arizona Border Reconnaissance. PLLC (AZBR). Orr December 30. 2014. he ?led an Articles of Organization with the AZ Corporation Commission. is listed as the Statutory Agent. The ?le number is provided a copy of the paperwork. Please refer to the attaclnnent for ?ntlrer details. stated that AZBR is a Non-Govermnental Organization (NGO). stated that he and other members of AZBR put together a formalized Standard Operating Procediu?e (SOP) and Rules of Engagement (ROE). said that if they come across a group of illegal aliens. they ?rst offer 03/27/2017 Page 3 0f 13 FOIA CBP 002048 I EQIVQ I A UK -J1 them a Special protein bar and water. He stated that they do not detain them. He frutlrer stated that they often rescue illegal aliens as they are suffering from heat exposure and dehydration. said that they contact the Tucson Sector Radio room to report their location and the number of illegal aliens with them. provided a copy of the SOP and ROE paperwork. Please refer to the attachments for fiuther details. stated that their group conducts a variety of trainings. For example. in J1me of 2015. they received training from . Director of Training for Tactical Tracking School. stated that individuals wishing to conduct border operations with AZBR submit their information for a background check. The backgroruid check is conducted on a regular basis. which allows_ to check on individuals who plan to participate in futru?e operations. If there is a problem. then that individual is not allowed to participate. stated that they have had to nun individuals away. For example. he said that- did not make him feel comfortable and was tinned away after one day. He stated that was another one who only lasted about foru? hom?s before- told him to leave. stated that he was not aware of any individuals or militia groups. who were interested in or planning on kidnapping illegal aliens or stealing or drugs from them. Agents asked- to report any such activity to Agents or law enforcement: to which he agreed. stated that he would welcome any futiu'e meetings with the Agents. (NB 03/27/2017 Page 4 of 13 FOIA CBP 002049 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) REPORTING NOTICE (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Desk (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Cell (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) & Prepared By: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 03/27/2017 Page 5 of 13 M FOIA CBP 002050 'r . v. - AJL ENTITIES 03/27/2017 Page 6 of 13 FOIA CBP 002051 -J1 1.4? 03/27/2017 Page 8 0f 13 FOIA CBP 002053 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 03/27/2017 Page 9 of 13 M FOIA CBP 002054 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 03/27/2017 Page 10 of 13 M FOIA CBP 002055 - LLUIIL UL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (7) Attachment 1 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 2 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 3 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 4 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 5 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 6 Title: FCC Radio Station Authorization DOCUMENTS 05/02/2016 FCC Radio Station Authorizationpdf -business card DOCUMENTS 05/02/2016 -business card.pdf 11-7-2015 BORDER APPREHENSION 11/07/2015 11-7-2015.pdf Rules Of Engagement for AZBR DOCUMENTS 05/02/2016 Rules of AZBR sop DOCUMENTS 05/02/2016 AZBR SOP.pdf AZBR Rules of Behavior Agency: Agency: Agency: Agency: Agency: OTHER OTHER BP FIELD OTHER OTHER 03/27/2017 Page 11 Of 13 FOIA CBP 002056 LIA ALUIIL -J.l 141? Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 7 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: DOCUMENTS 05/02/2016 Agency: OTHER AZBR Rules of Behavior.pdf AZBR Articles of Organization DOCUMENTS 05/02/2016 Agency: OTHER AZBR Articles of Organizationpdf 03/27/2017 Page 12 of 13 FOIA CBP 002057 LLUIIL UL IMAGES Conveyance Attachment 1: AZ 03/27/2017 Page 13 0f 13 FOIA CBP 002058 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TCA-TUCSON BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) - new address for FOB in (b) (7)(E) AZ Product ID: (b) (7)(E) (U) Warning: This document is UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U//LES). It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled, stored, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be released to the public, the media, or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an authorized DHS official. State and local homeland security officials may share this document with authorized security personnel without further approval from DHS. (U) Warning: This product may contain U.S. Person (USPER) information that has been deemed necessary for the intended recipient to understand, assess, or act on the information provided. It has been highlighted in the document with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligence oversight and/or information handling procedures. Prepared by: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Published Date: 05/12/2017 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER M FOIA CBP 002059 . vr - - 1'1 I k_'L 1.4L METADATA Geoglaphical and Operational Environments: GEO AREAs: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA USBP OEs: USB Land Border USB Checkpoints OFOOES: - Product Categorization: Re 5 tlictions: Re stricted to BP Only Cate gory/Subc ate gory: Special Ope rations /Project Code: Re liability: Gene lally Re liable Evaluation: ii?e (1 Source Type: Unknown/Othe Source Descliption: or Alizona Border Recon (AZB R) and Border Patrol 05/12/2017 Page 2 of 9 A 1'1 I 1.4? FOIA CBP 002060 . .7 1'1 1. LA REPORT TITLE Alizona Border Recon (AZBR) new address for FOB in AZ DATE AM) TIME OF INFORMATION 05/09/2017 16:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On May 9. 2017. DOBz?for Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) provided a new address to their new FOB to US. Bor e1' Patro Agent who is assigned to the .AZ. NARRATIVE (E b) REPORTING NOTICE - ALutrl LJL 05/12/2017 Page 3 Of9 FOIA CBP 002061 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Desk(b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Cell (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Prepared By: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 05/12/2017 Page 4 of 9 M FOIA CBP 002062 . .1.4L ENTITIES WR- 05/12/2017 Page 5 0f9 FOIA CBP 002063 . .(NB WR- 05/12/2017 Page 6 0f9 FOIA CBP 002064 - - LLUIIA LJL LL 05/12/2017 Page 7 of9 FOIA CBP 002065 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (3) (b) (7)(E) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 05/12/2017 Page 8 of 9 M FOIA CBP 002066 -w mug; IMAGES Supporting Documents WR- 05/ 12/2017 Page 9 of9 FOIA CBP 002067 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TCA-TUCSON BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: (b) (7)(E) Bi-Weekly Report - April 15th, 2018 through April 28th, 2018 Product ID: (b) (7)(E) (U) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY WARNING: This document is UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (U//FOUO). It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled, stored, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be released to the public, the media, or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an authorized DHS official. (U) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (FOUO/LES) WARNING: This document is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (FOUO/LES). This document may be shared with DHS personnel who have a need to know but any sharing outside of DHS requires the written approval of the author. If approved for dissemination outside of DHS, the report may only be used for intelligence and investigative lead purposes. Any other use is prohibited unless prior written authorization is received from the author. Prior written authorization from CBP Office of Chief Counsel is required before providing this material to the Department of Justice or other authority for purposes of litigation, including disclosure in a civil or criminal case. Prepared By: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) Published Date: 05/02/2018 M FOIA CBP 002068 me? (D) METADATA Associated \mGspace WEEKLY REPORTS FY2018 b) Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO CONUS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA USBP OEs: USBP-OE- 1: Land Border USBP-OE-2: heclqooints OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Re 5 tn'c tions: Unrestricted Categoly/Subcategmy: I 7 Special Ope rations /Project Code: - Re liability: Highly Reliable Evaluation: Veri?ed Source Type: Non-Con?dential US. Federal Source Source De scliption: Agent Observations 05/02/2018 Page 2 0f10 11.4?} NA UL FOIA CBP 002069 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES (b) (7)(E) 05/02/2018 Page 3 of 10 M FOIA CBP 002070 REPORT TITLE Bi-Weekly Report - April 15th 2018 through Apiil 28th 2018 DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION From: 04/15/2018 00:00 To: 04/28/2018 23:59 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bi-Weekly Situational Report activity in the (NE Border Patrol Station Area of Operations. NARRATIVE Se ction I: Actit i Tre On 04/24/18. Agents assisted BLM Rangers 011 a traf?c stop of a white 2003 Chevy Subtu?ban with AIizona license plate (b?m?bm?c) tIat contained 6 subjects. Agents detennined that 2 USC plincipals were smuggling 4 illegal aliens and placed the 6 subjects into custody. were presented f01* The vehicle was store or Through ASID intewiews It was eteiminedthat the 9,101- crosse tie Itematlonal Border in Station?s AOR. 04/16/18 at 15:30 1St Reconnaissance Battalion F01 ce Detzizchinent. concluded ration . sltEation seize 6 un es 0 Inanjuana near E) m? 01104/23/18 station seized 5 rese 9101 tIaversed 4.3? 1?31? On 04/21/18 United States Marine C01 On 04/27/18. Station was infonned that the 111% United Pat1iots militia g10up would be conducting OEIations in Zone w. The pomt of contact f01 the gioup was identi?ed as?bxs); The gioup set up a base camp or and 05/02/2018 Page 4 of 10 Ivav?i? I Ingivg i: E: LA?lejlal LLUIIL Uk VI FOIA CBP 002071 (7X5) 05/02/2018 Page 5 0f10 FOIA CBP 002072 Section 11: Stats APPREHENSIONSZONPW Entnes Apps DT Elfectn eness Seizures Weight This Pen'od La st Pen'od Chang Elfe ct? ness Se izul'e 5 Weight ZONE Entn?e 5 Apps GA TB DT Elfe ctive ness This Pen'od La st Pen'od Chang ZONPW Entn?es Apps This Pen'od La st Pen'od Chang MJ MJ Se izul'e 5 Weight MJ MJ Se izul'e 5 Weight ZONEW Entn?es Apps GA TBS DT Elfectiveness ONTRABAND SEIZURES: of Pounds of Value of Seizures IVIal'ijuana Marijuana This 7 Last Pen'od Change VEHICLE DRIVE-THROUGHS: Zonew Zom- Mew Imu- Pen'od LastPeriod LI ?1 05/02/2018 Page 6 of 10 FOIA CBP 002073 IFT INITIAL DETECTIONS 25.2313 - INITIAL DETECTION DISPOSITIONS - 05/02/2018 Page 7 of10 FOIA CBP 002074 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES (b) (7)(E) (Past 14 Days): (Blue dot annotates Apprehensions) (Yellow dot annotates Seizures) (b) (7)(E) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/LES 05/02/2018 Page 8 of 10 M FOIA CBP 002075 Section Illegal Alien Smuggling (PIR3) (7 E) 0 04/15 4 subjects apprehended and 2 subjects reported GTA neat . 0 04/19 3 subjects apprehended and 3 subjects reported GTA nea . 0 04/21 1 subject apirehended 2 subjects reported TBS. and 3 subjects reported GTA near 0 04/22 8 subjects aliirehended and 1 subject reported GTA nea . 0 04/24 2 USCs apprehended smuggling 4 illegal aliens and vehicle seized near . 04/24 1 subject apprehended near 04/25 6 subjects apprehended and 4 subjects reported TBS nea1 04/26 5 subjects apprehended and 3 subjects reported TBS nea1 Se ction IV: Contraband Smuggling (PIR4) Contraband Smuggling Trends: 0 04/15 1 grain of medical rmrijuana seized at Se ction V: Mis cellaneorrs ASID 011 04/ 15/ 18. ASID Agents interviewed 2 subjects apprehended near and processed inw 0 On 04/ 19/ 18. ASID Agents interviewed 3 sub'ects a rehended near and rocessed ma?) 0 On 04/21/ 18. ASID Agents interviewed 1 subject apprehended 1 subject 11ear(b) (7)(E)and processed i1 The subject traveled to Agua Prieta. Sonora then Cananea. Sonora prior to ma 1g entry Into 1e U.S. 1e subject could not provide any other useful information. 0 011 04/22/18. ASID Agents interviewed 1 subject apprehended walking 011m and processed in. The subject could not provide any useful 11 onnatron. 011 04/22/ 18. ASID Agents interviewed 5 sub'ects a rehended nea The sub'ects were ?ocessed ir1 . The gror ?011 04/23/18. ASID Agents interviewed 2 subjects apprehended nea and processed in The subjects could not provide any use 11 ormatron. 011 04/24/18. ASID Agents interviewed 6 sub'ects a rehended nea WW information was obtained. 0 011 04/24/ 18. ASID Agents interviewed srrbect apprehended walking Gimm? and processed in . The sub'ect wasnot believe to trut However. 1e stated that his smugg er wa 05/02/2018 Page 9 0f10 FOIA CBP 002076 0 On 04/25/18. ASID Agents intelviewed 5 of 6 subjects a rehended 11eal?(b) and 1?0cessed in (7)05) 0 On 04/26/18 ASID Agents intelviewed 5 subjects aJ1ehendedneal(b) and was ident 1e ast1 1"01tus 91011 . (7)05) E) (7)05) REPORTING NOTICE Prepared By: 05/02/2018 Page 10 of10 FOIA CBP 002077 II Ilf?l? I ILIJ II I I lull-\L UJL Bi-Weekly Report - April 15th, 2018 through April 28th, 2013 CBPW Report Details Report Number Approved Date (7 E) Download Report Restrictions Author First Name Author Last Name Unrestricted Report Title Bi-Weekly Report April 15th, 2018 through April 28th, 2018 Executive Summary Remarks Bi-Weekly Situational Report summarizing activity in the Border Patrol Station Area of Operations. Remarks Section I: Activity Trends On 04/24/18,- Agents assisted BLM Rangers on a traffic stop of a white 2003 Chevy Suburban with Arizona license plate that contained 6 sub'ects. A ents determined that 2 USC orinci als were smu. oolin 4 ille al aliens and laced the 6 subjects into custody. The vehicle was stored for Station 3 AOR. hrough ASID interviews it was determined that the group crossed the International Border in On 04/21/18, United States Marine Corp Reconnaissance and vacated their-in th. area of th:(b) On 04/22 station seized 6 bundles station seized 5 bundles of through the(b) 04/16/18 at 15:30 On Station was informed that the United Patriots militia group would be conducting operations in Zon?. The point of contact for the group was identified as- The group set up a base camp on(b) and will be in the area for approximately 10 da 3. They stated that they would observe and report any illegal activity they encountered. Although no adverse encounters are anticipatedi On 04/26/18, ASID Agents interviewed 5 subjects apprehended near and processed in . or this group. Section Il:Stats APPREHENSIONS: 20m? Entries Apps GA TBS DT Effectiveness MJ Seizures MJ Weight This Period Data Source Overall effectiveness for this reporting period was b) AOR specific, total entries CONTRABAND SEIZURES: of Seizures Pounds of Marijuana Value of Marijuana This PeriOo VEHICLE DRIVE-THROUGHS: This Period (Past 14 Days): (Blue dot annotates Apprehensions) (Yellow dot annotates Seizures) Section Illegal Alien Smuggling (PIR3) Zon 04/15 4 subjects apprehended and 2 subjects . 04/22 8 subjects apprehended and 1 subject reported GTA nea 04/24 2 USCs apprehended smuggling 4 illegal aliens and vehicle seized nea Ilf?l? .nanII?l? 1' II I VI I IUIHL UJL . apprenenueu arm 4 I sumect apprerlenueu near subjects reported TBS near 04/26 5 subjects apprehended and 3 subjects reported TBS nea Section IV: Contraband Smuggling (PIR4) Contraband Smuggling Trends: 04/15 1 gram of Section V: Miscellaneous ASID On 04/15/18, ASID . .On 04/19/18, ASID . The group 3 foot guide On 04/21/18, ASID Agents interviewed 1 subject apprehended 1 subject near medical marijuana seized at the Agents interviewed 2 subjects apprehended nea and processed in Agents interviewed 3 subjects apprehended near rocessed in was identi?ed as and processed in . The subject traveled to Agua Prieta, Sonora then Cananea, Sonora prior to making entry into the US. The subject could not provide any other useful information.0n 04/22/18, ASID Agents interviewed 1 subject apprehended . The subject could not provide any useful information.On walking on and processed in 04/22/18, ASID Agents interviewed 5 subjects apprehended nea b) (7 (E) . The subThe group 3 foot guide was identi?ed as 04/23/18, ASID Agents interviewed 2 subjects apprehended nea The subjects could not provide any useful information. On 04/24/18, ASID Agents interviewed 6 subjects apprehended M- and processed in The two USC principals, were both invoked their right to remain silent and no other useful information was obtained.0n 04/24/18, ASID Agents interviewed 1 subject apprehended walking on was identi?ed as th. Control and Dissemination Caveats Caveat I LLV .nanII?l? 1' DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TCA-TUCSON BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: Allegations made against Product ID: (U) War This document is ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE It contains information that 111a xempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). It is to be controlled. stored. handled. tr 'tted. distributed. and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be released to blic. the media. or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an authorized DHS of c' . tate and local homeland security of?cials may share this docmnent with authorized security personnel without fruthe 'oval from DHS. (U) Warning: This product may contain U.S. Person (USPER) information tha een deemed necessary for the intended recipient to understand. assess. or act on the information provided. It has been hr ted in the docrunent with the label USPER and should be handled in accordance with the recipient's intelligence oversi information handling procedures. Prepared by: Published Date: 03/29/2017 FOIA CBP 002080 Associated Workspace ASPECTS OF HUMAN TERRAIN- MILITIA GROUPS Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO ONUS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA OEs: Land Border OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Restrictions: Restricted to CBP Only Special Operations/Project Code: - Reliability: Generally Reliable Evaluation: Veri?ed Source Tme: Unknown/Other Source Description: Arizona Border Recon (AZBR) 03/29/2017 Page 2 of 11 FOIA CBP 002081 A A 141? REPORT TITLE Allegations made against DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION From: 02/07/2017 14:34 To: 03/23/2017 00:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 011 Feb111a1y 7 2017 U. S. B01de1 Patlol AZ) 1eceived infonnation f1011 ?egarding a resident in . 1 0 Arizona Border Recon (AZBR). BP eceived a . . . . . lso received n1f01 111at10n f10111 on Maich 7 7017 NARRATIVE 011 Febmary 7. 2017. U. S. B01de1 Pat101b(()()7)(C)b AZ) teceived a copy ofa letter that located 11 011 March 23.2017. BPA W) )'1eceived infonnation stating that he has been busy and was asked to leaV() said that he was sc1a111bling to a new place. stated that it looks like he was going to head said that he was going to 03/29/2017 Page 3 0f 11 FOIA CBP 002082 b) REPORTING NOTICE Prepared By: 03/29/2017 Page 4 of 11 FOIA CBP 002083 ENTITIES PERSON (1) 03/29/2017 Page 5 of 11 FOIA CBP 002084 03/29/2017 Page 6 of 11 FOIA CBP 002085 03/29/2017 Page 7 0f 11 FOIA CBP 002086 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 03/29/2017 Page 8 of 11 M FOIA CBP 002087 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 03/29/2017 Page 9 of 11 M FOIA CBP 002088 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (2) Attachment 1 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: Attachment 2 Title: Type: Date of Information: File Name: DOCUMENTS 03/02/2017 Agency: OTHER .218 -pdf Email from _in DOCUMENTS 02/07/2017 Agency: OTHER Email AZ.docx LLUIIL UL LJL 1.4? 03/29/2017 Page 10 of 11 FOIA CBP 002089 IMAGES Conveyance Attachment 1: AZ plat 03/29/2017 Page 11 0f 11 FOIA CBP 002090 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TCA-TUCSON BORDER PATROL SECTOR HQS FIELD INFORMATION REPORT Product Title: Wi-Weekly Report 3/19/17 to 4/1/17 Product (U) Warm . 1is document is ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE It contains information that may empt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). 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Prepared by: Published Date: 04/12/2017 FOIA CBP 002091 WE) Associated Workspace BI- WEEKLY REPORTS FY17 b) (7) Geographical and Operational Environments: GEO AREAS: CONITS: SOUTHWEST: ARIZONA OEs: Land Border Checkpoints OFO OEs: - Product Categorization: Restrictions: Unrestricted Categony/Subcategow (7 Special Operations/Project Code: - Reliability: Highly Reliable Evaluation: Veri?ed Source Type: Document Analysis Source Description: Agent Obsen'ation SITREPS 04/12/2017 Page 2 of 11 FOIA CBP 002092 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) REPORT TITLE (b) (7)(E) Bi-Weekly Report 3/19/17 to 4/1/17 DATE AND TIME OF INFORMATION From: 03/19/2017 00:00 To: 04/01/2017 00:00 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bi-Weekly SITREP summarizing activity in the (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Station AOR. NARRATIVE Section I: Activity / Trends On 03/28/17, (b) (7)(E) Agents responded to a report of possible mules attempting to load out bundles near (b) (7)(E) Agents along with a K9 were able to locate sign and track the group a short distance before seizing 51 bundles of marijuana. Total weight was 968.5 lbs. The 15 subjects were reported as TBS. On 03/27/17, Agents apprehended 6 subjects with 1 bundle of marijuana weighing 22.7 lbs. Agents also seized (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) On 03/25/17, Agents seized 6 bundles of marijuana weighing 287 lbs. All of these seizures/arrests occurred in the same general area (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 04/12/2017 Page 3 of 11 M FOIA CBP 002093 b) 011 3/22/17. Agents reported the presence of the ?Three Percenter? militia group in the- Area of Operation Agents encounter one individual named- with two others. all were armed with both pistols and ri?es and claimed to be an advanced scouting palty for a larger contingent. The tln'ee individuals indicated that approximately forty additional members were to arrive 011 March 23rd and stay until April The group will set up a campsite at the south entrance to?. Their intent will be to set up multiple sites tln?oughout the area and to report any illicit activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Their anticipated area of focus will b_ in the- AOR. The last few times the group has conducted a border operation in the areas 0? in th- AOR. focusing in the area. The Leader of the Arizona Chapter of 3UP. (aka: has noti?ed the station of the dates and location of the expected border operation. The National Leader of (aka: -. who is from Colorado is usually in attendance. They also conducted a similar border operation during the week of September -3. 2015. in the AOR. Although they have stated that they support Border Patrol operations. it should be 04/12/2017 Page 4 of 11 ILUJ 1'1 UL FOIA CBP 002094 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) 04/12/2017 Page 5 of 11 M FOIA CBP 002095 AVL 11.41.]! I UL -J1 Section II: Stats APPREHENSIONS: ZONE This Period Last Period Change ZONE This Period Last Period Change ZONEW This Period Last Period 0/0 Change ZONE This Period Last Period Change Entries A1 5 Effectiveness Data Source Overall effectiveness for this reporting period was AOR speci?c. total entries CONTRABAND SEIZURES: of Pounds of Value of Seizures Marijuana Marijuana This Period Last Period Change The total number of 111arijuana seizures VEHICLE This Period Last Period Zone. Zonew Zone. Zone- -VL UL 04/12/2017 Page 6 of 11 FOIA CBP 002096 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) (Past 14 Days): (Blue dot annotates Apprehensions) (Green dot annotates Seizures) (b) (7)(E) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 04/12/2017 Page 7 of 11 M FOIA CBP 002097 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) Section III: Illegal Alien Smuggling (PIR3) (b) (7)(E) Section IV: Contraband Smuggling (PIR4) Contraband Smuggling Trends: (b) (7)(E) Section V: Miscellaneous  Patrol Groups: o (b) (7)(E) ASID  On 03/22/17, ASID Agents interviewed 3 subjects apprehended near and processed in (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) The subjects self-admitted to being “mules”, transporting bundles of marijuana in exchange for having their smuggling fees waived.  On 03/27/17, ASID Agents interviewed 5 of 6 subjects apprehended near and processed in (b) (7)(E) The subjects were observed carrying backpacks of marijuana. The subjects all denied being drug “mules”. One of the subjects was observed abandoning a backpack that contained a (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) The subject denied being a scout/guide. They (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) stated that they crossed the IBF near the . All subjects were processed for (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E (b)(6);(b)(7)(C Horse Patrol Weekly Brief 3/19 – 3/25 Manpower: Shift: (b) (7)(E) (b) (7)(E) (b) HPU did a (b) (7)(E) HPU rode (b) (7)(E) HPU did a (b) (7)(E) Future Focus Area: HPU will continue (b) (7)(E) Horse Patrol Weekly Brief 3/26 – 4/1 Manpower: Shift: (b) (7)(E) 0 (b) (7)(E) (b) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER 04/12/2017 Page 8 of 11 M FOIA CBP 002098 xv- Future Focus Area: HPU will continue Reporting period 03/19/2017 -04/01/2017: deployed in response to a report that a agent received from (b (7 b) ULVUIVJ 04/12/2017 Page 9 Of 11 FOIA CBP 002099 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) REPORTING NOTICE Bi-Weekly SITREP summarizing activity in the (b) (7)(E) Border Patrol Station AOR. Prepared By: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 04/12/2017 Page 10 of 11 M FOIA CBP 002100 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES//USPER (b) (7)(E) 04/12/2017 Page 11 of 11 M FOIA CBP 002101 Af?f?ll-Il?h II l-nn Ilf?l- ll-IJ I I IVIHL Bi-Weekly Report 3/19/17 to 4/1/17 (NE WE) CBPW Report Details Report Number Approved Date (7 Download Report Restrictions Author First Name Unrestricted Author Last Name Report Title mBi-Weekly Report 3/19/17 to 4/1/17 Executive Summary Remarks Bi-Weekly SITREP summarizing activity in the (0) (WE Border Patrol Station AOR. Remarks ll l-An run UDE UIVLI I Illf?l Af?f?ll-II?n ll l'f?n I ILIJ I VI I UJL Section I: Activity Trends On 03/28/17,- Agents responded to a report of possible mules attempting to load out bundles nea- Agents along with a K9 were able to locate sign and track the group a short distance before seizing 51 bundles of marijuana. Total weight was 968.5 lbs. The 15 sub'ects were re orted as TBS. On 03/27/17 A ents a rehended 6 sub'ects with 1 bundle of marijuana weighing 22.7 lbs. Agents also seized On 03/25/17, Agents seized 6 bundles of marijuana weighing 287 lbs. All of these seizures/arrests occurred in the same general are On 3/22/17, Agents reported the presence of the Three Percenter militia group in the- Area of Operation?m??E Agents encounter one individual named with two others, all were armed with both pistols and ri?es and claimed to be an advanced scouting party for a larger contingent. The three individuals indicated that approximately forty additional members were to arrive on March 23rd and stay until April 2nd. The group will set up a campsite at the south entrance Their intent will be to set up multiple sites throughout the area and to report any illicit activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Their anticipated area of focus will be Zonew in the AOR. The last few times the group has conducted a border operation in the areas of Zone(b) in th- AOR, focusing in %area. The Leader of the Arizona Chapter of lJP?bxG?lb?U?m? has notified the station of the dates and location of the expected border operation. The National Leader of 3UP, who is from Colorado is usually in attendance. They also conducted a similar border oeration durino the week of September 23, 2015, in them) AOR. Although they have stated that they support Border Patrol operations Section II: Stats APPREHENSIONS: Apps GA TBS Effectiveness This Period(b) Last Period Entries Apps GA TBS Effectiveness This Period Last Period ZON Entries Apps GA TBS Effectiveness This Period Last Period ZON Entries Apps GA TBS Effectiveness This Period Last Period Data Source Overall effectiveness for this reporting period was AOR specific CONTRABAND SEIZURES: of Seizures Pounds of Marijuana The total number of Value of Marijuana This Period marijuana seizures VEHICLE DRIVE-THROUGHS: (Green dot annotates Seizures) Section Illegal Alien Smuggling (PIR3) Section IV: Contraband Smuggling (PIR4) Contraband Smuggling Trends: Section V: Miscellaneous Patrol Groups: 7 ASID On 03/22/17, ASID Agents interviewed 3 subjects apprehended near and processed in . The subjects self-admitted to being mules, transporting bundles of marijuana in exchange for having their smuggling fees waived. On 03/27/17, ASID Agents interviewed 5 of 6 subjects apprehended near and processed i . The subjects were observed carrying backpacks of marijuana. The subjects all denied being drug mules. One of the subjects was observed abandoning a backpack that contained The sub'ect denied being a scout/guide. They stated that they crossed the IBF near the . All subjects were processed for_ Horse Patrol Weekly Brief 3/19 3/25 Manpower?bb HPU did HPU did Future Focus Area: HPU will continue to Horse Patrol Weekly Brief 3/26 4/1 Manpower? Shift HPU rode . HPU did . Future Focus Area: HPU will Reporting period 03/19/2017 04/01/2017: in Border in response to a report that a agent received from - - II Ilf?l? ?rr\ NN C- 00:30. was nw