In response to the ongoing border security challenges, Texas National Guard Engineer Response Teams have been swiftly deployed to address the issues along the Brownsville border in Texas. Their critical mission entails not only repairing concertina-wire barriers that have sustained damage due to illegal border-crossers but also strategically installing novel anti-climbing barriers to fortify security.
Significantly, reports have emerged indicating that both illegal border-crossers have been tampering with wire barriers and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been allegedly involved in wire-cutting incidents. Recent judicial orders have explicitly directed DHS to refrain from interference with the wire unless it is deemed necessary for addressing emergency medical situations.
Texas authorities have made it known that they are taking proactive measures by implementing anti-climbing barriers positioned behind the existing reinforced concertina wire, with a particular focus on areas in close proximity to water crossings. Governor Greg Abbott has emphatically underscored the state’s prerogative to deploy these measures, including the utilization of water buoys, to effectively thwart illegal border crossings.
The anti-climbing barriers have been designed with the sole purpose of deterring individuals from using ladders or any other scaling mechanisms in their attempts to unlawfully traverse from Mexico into Texas. These formidable barriers consist of interconnected eight-foot fencing segments that are further fortified with razor wire for added deterrence.
Captain Chris Daniel, the commanding officer overseeing the operation, elucidated the rationale underpinning the installation of these fencing barriers. He highlighted the critical need to counteract individuals who engage in tampering with concertina wire, which facilitates unauthorized traffic flow. The ultimate objective is to establish a more robust and effective barrier that can facilitate the operations of various law enforcement agencies, including Task Force South, the Department of Public Safety (DPS), and drone teams, in intercepting and preventing illicit activities along the border.
It is noteworthy that Brownsville has historically been a focal point for border barrier projects spanning multiple administrations. Previous initiatives such as the 2006 Secure Fence Act under President Bush and the 2017 plan under President Trump were directed at bolstering border security in the area by implementing additional fencing, constructing roads, installing lighting, deploying surveillance cameras, and incorporating advanced sensor technologies. The recent deployment of National Guard teams underscores the ongoing commitment to enhancing border security and addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by illegal border crossings.
Electric fencing needed
Yes!!!!!!!!
Agree ,
Definitely….and adults in general in charge of the border.
Wire doesn’t work when they are able to cut it. It also doesn’t work when Border Patrols cut it for illegals to come it! This migration has to end. USA is turning its back on Veterans and low income USA citizens to fund the southern border s. As a senior citizen still paying federal taxes but not able to afford food/medication/health insurance, etc it is very disturbing to see USA flooded with this many people.
Everything you stated is exactly right, but the Biden administration (or low-life anti-American Democrats) don’t care about themselves and all of their wealth.
The terrorist president that is in office right now was chosen by very ignorant people who probably even voted for Hilary Clinton. He and his son are getting away with whatever they want and the legal citizens just sit there and let the useless overpaid Congress do nothing to protect the legal citizens they were elected to protect.
They should just hot wire the wire and wall.
I have always wondered why they didn’t put electric fences up.. They need to give them a double dose of electric, not just enough to shock them.
Electric fences are really easy to cut so do not work well at all. Cannot hot wire the razor fence as every place it touches anything in contact with the earth renders it useless.
I’m guessing; I wonder if the wires where the power comes to the fence might be shot or destroyed somehow.
I’m totally for keeping the bad out. Keep up the good work Texas. Hopefully this is just the start. God bless America.
I JUST DON’T GET IT??? HOW / WHY IN HELL DID LAW ENFORCEMENT OBEY JOE BIDENS / ILLEGAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS, TO KEEP THE BORDERS OPEN? THIS GOES DIRECTLY AGAINST JOE BIDENS OATH,,,,AND ALSO AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION! OBVIOUSLY WE HAVE MANY “MINDLESS” TWITS AMONG US, WITHIN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FIELDS. WHAT A DISGRACE THEY HAVE BECOME,,,,AND I RESENT TRUMP OR ANYBODY, ELSE CALLING THE BORDER PATROL HEROES, WTF HAVE THEY GONE MAD? THESE ARE THE PEOPLE ALLOWING AMERICA TO BE LAID IN RUINATION BY, ILLLEGAL /INVADERS TAKING OVER OUR COUNTRY, WITH NARY A FIGHT. AND,,,TRUMP OR WHATEVER, WILL NEVER MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. ,,,,,,I HOPE THAT I’M WRONG?
SPEAKER JOHNSON, HASN’T SHOW ME MUCH SO FAR. ALL I SEE HIM DOING IS CONTINUING TO TOUT HIS RELIGON, AND ASK FOR DONATIONS. IT SEEMS THAT’S ALL THE GOP STANDS FOR. ASKING FOR DONATIONS. IF THEY WERE ON THE BALL, ALL THESE PAST DECADES, THE DEMS NEVER WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE POSITION TO COMPLETLY TAKE OVER AMERICA. THEY REFUSE TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM THEY HAVE WITHIN, THE “RINOS” NEED TO BE “FIRED” / “THROWN OUT”, AND ALL BENEFITS / PENSIONS, TO BE ABOISHED, THE GOPNEEDS TO GET SOME BALLS,,,,,STRENGTH.
Let’s put some alligators in the water. They love fresh meat.
Agree I said that from the beginning.
Enough of these passive border games! I said this immediately after Biden opened the borders, and will continue to say it until this invasion ends… lock and load; shoot to kill! The first step in a successful battle is to prioritize the dangers, and concentrate on the biggest danger first. In this case, our largest danger is our (supposed) President. Under Biden’s (lack of) leadership, we have people on the terrorist watch list walking in, deadly narcotics flooding the country, and even IED’s coming in. This is nothing less than an all out invasion. It is the same type of invasion this country saw when the Europeans flooded this land. Ask any Native American!
That’s why he should be charged for Treason.He took a oath to protect america &look @us now. All the illegal immigrants have more right than Americans.
YOU SAID IT EXACTLY RIGHT!
Our USA is OUR HOME.
BUILD THAT WALL-!!!
STRONG AND TALL-!!!
DEPORT IMMIGRANTS-!!!