James F. Tomscheck was removed from his post as head of internal affairs for U.S. Customs and Border Protection last Monday, after it was reported that the 30-year federal law enforcement veteran had long failed to investigate claims of both physical and verbal abuse as well as excessive use of force by armed border patrol agents. The Los
Customs Watchdog Head Ousted For Failing To Discipline Abusive Agents
Of the 809 abuse complaints filed against Customs and Border Patrol Agents from 2009 to 2012, only 13 resulted in disciplinary action.