In this episode of Now I Get It, I'm diving into a 2012 government report that's been sitting on the Customs and Border Patrol website, and what it reveals is deeply disturbing. This report examines patterns in border shooting incidents, particularly those involving motor vehicles, and uncovers a troubling practice where agents may be intentionally positioning themselves in the path of vehicles to create justification for using deadly force. The findings suggest that rather than employing defensive tactics like getting out of the way, some agents are shooting at drivers of non-violent suspects who pose no threat beyond a moving vehicle.

What makes this particularly relevant right now is how these patterns mirror what we've witnessed in recent high-profile incidents. I walk you through the specific language in the report that describes how agents create pretexts for shootings, the ineffectiveness of shooting at moving vehicles, and the policy violations that continue to occur. This episode challenges us to pay closer attention to law enforcement practices, recognize dangerous patterns, and demand greater accountability when deadly force is used under questionable circumstances.

In this episode, you will learn:

(00:00) The context behind disturbing border patrol shooting patterns and why I'm examining this government report now

(01:19) What the 2012 Customs and Border Patrol report reveals about shootings at motor vehicles

(02:46) The pattern of agents positioning themselves in vehicle exit paths to justify deadly force

(02:46) Why shooting at a moving vehicle is ineffective and creates greater danger

(03:18) The actual CBP policy on discharging firearms at moving vehicles and how it's being violated

(04:36) How conflicting commands can create pretexts for non-compliance and justify lethal action

(05:35) Frame-by-frame analysis findings from a recent incident and the denial of medical aid

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