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Border Patrol Academy

The Border Patrol Academy is a training facility where new agents learn the skills necessary to protect U.S. borders. It provides instruction in law enforcement procedures, immigration laws, first aid, firearms, and navigation. The academy emphasizes physical fitness, ethics, and teamwork to prepare agents for various challenges they will face in the field. Located in Artesia, New Mexico, the program typically lasts several months, ensuring agents are well-trained, knowledgeable, and prepared to enforce border security effectively and professionally.