Immigration and Customs Enforcement announces a hiring goal of 10,000 employees over the next five years, mirroring the Border Patrol’s growth in the 2000s. The expansion poses challenges related to maintaining quality standards, background checks, and public perception. The article discusses the risks of rapid workforce increase, potential attrition issues, and lessons learned from past recruitment drives in law enforcement agencies like the Border Patrol. Join a detailed narrative of hiring trends, training modifications, and the impact on operational effectiveness during previous expansion phases.
