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class="usa-nav__submenu-list"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/newsroom/news/advisories"> <span>Advisories</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/newsroom/news/news-from-cbp"> <span>Spotlights</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/newsroom/stats"> <span>Stats and Summaries</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/newsroom/cbp-publications-catalogue" class="usa-nav__link"> <span><strong>Publications Catalogue</strong></span> </a> </div> <ul id="basic-nav-section-Publications-Catalogue-4" class="usa-nav__submenu-list"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/documents-library"> <span>Documents Library</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/newsroom/publications/forms"> <span>Forms</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/frontline"> <span>Frontline Digital Magazine</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/newsroom/publications/performance-accountability-financial"> <span>Reports</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mega-nav-section-5"> <span>About CBP</span> <span class="expansion-indicator"></span> </button> <div id="basic-mega-nav-section-5" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden=""> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4"> <div class="desktop:grid-col-3"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about" class="usa-nav__submenu-item-heading"> <span><h3>About CBP</h3></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4"> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about" class="usa-nav__link"> <span><strong>Who We Are</strong></span> </a> </div> <ul id="basic-nav-section-Who-We-Are-1" class="usa-nav__submenu-list"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/newsroom/stats/typical-day-fy2023"> <span>A Typical Day at CBP</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/cbp-snapshot"> <span>CBP Snapshot of Operations</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/document/publications/cbp-strategy-2024-2028"> <span>Vision and Strategy 2025</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/civil-rights-liberties"> <span>Civil Rights and Civil Liberties</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/labs-scientific-svcs"> <span>Labs and Scientific Services</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about" class="usa-nav__link"> <span><strong>Learn About CBP</strong></span> </a> </div> <ul id="basic-nav-section-Learn-About-CBP-2" class="usa-nav__submenu-list"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/contact"> <span>Contact Us</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/leadership-organization"> 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class="usa-nav__submenu-item "> <a href="/about/searching-someone-cbp-custody"> <span>Searching for Someone in CBP Custody</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mega-nav-section-6"> <span>Careers</span> <span class="expansion-indicator"></span> </button> <div id="basic-mega-nav-section-6" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden=""> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4"> <div class="desktop:grid-col-3"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/" class="usa-nav__submenu-item-heading"> <span><h3>Careers</h3></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4"> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths" class="usa-nav__link"> <span><strong>Career Paths</strong></span> </a> </div> <ul id="basic-nav-section-Career-Paths-1" class="usa-nav__submenu-list"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/usbp"> <span>U.S. Border Patrol</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/amo"> <span>Air and Marine Operations</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/ofo"> <span>Office of Field Operations</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/trade"> <span>Office of Trade</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/opr"> <span>Office of Professional Responsibility</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/mission-ops"> <span>Other Career Opportunities</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/" class="usa-nav__link"> <span><strong>Applicant Categories</strong></span> </a> </div> <ul id="basic-nav-section-Applicant-Categories-2" class="usa-nav__submenu-list"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/veterans"> <span>Veterans</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/persons-with-disabilities"> <span>Persons with Disabilities</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/retired-annuitant"> <span>Retired Annuitant</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/ses"> <span>Senior Executive Service</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/applicant-resources" class="usa-nav__link"> <span><strong>Prepare to Apply</strong></span> </a> </div> <ul id="basic-nav-section-Prepare-to-Apply-3" 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Never give out your personal financial information over the phone to anyone claiming they are from the government demanding payment under threat of arrest. The Department of Homeland Security and CBP DOES NOT solicit money over the phone. Report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission. Be sure to note any phone numbers or identifying information. Hang up, it'" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="56ce0df0-fa0f-46ff-8d35-679a18a44de8" data-langcode="en" class="align-center embedded-entity"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/u44100/CBP_Phone_Scam_1920x1080_Detailed%20%281%29.jpg" alt="U.S. Customs and Border Protection SCAM ALERT: Scammers are posing as CBP Officers and Agents, demanding payment from unsuspecting fraud victims. Never give out your personal financial information over the phone to anyone claiming they are from the government demanding payment under threat of arrest. The Department of Homeland Security and CBP DOES NOT solicit money over the phone. Report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission. Be sure to note any phone numbers or identifying information. Hang up, it'"> </div> </a> <p> </p> <p>CBP has spokespersons in Washington, D.C. and around the country to assist members of the working press.</p> <p>The CBP Media Relations inbox and individual press inquiries are monitored <strong>Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern</strong> (except federal holidays). Requests that come in outside that timeframe will be addressed the following business day.</p> <p>This policy is not to be construed as a declination to respond, rather, it is meant to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection is allowed to conduct the due diligence required to respond appropriately.</p> <p>Non-media inquiries can be addressed by the CBP INFO Center, <a href="https://help.cbp.gov">help.cbp.gov</a>.<br>  </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-block-ref-main-content field--type-block-field field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-block:press-officers-block-1" id="block-views-block-press-officers-block-1"> <div><div class="view view-press-officers view-id-press_officers view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-b182eaf54c9799258aaed351c6c48848ba31ba61518e6e63b0b18de76fa01ff8"> <div class="view-header"> <h2>National Issues - HQ Press Officers</h2> </div> <div class="view-content"> <div class="item-list"> <ul class="undecorated"> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Rhonda Lawson, Branch Chief<br> Phone: (202) 856-2358 <br> Email: <a href="mailto:rhonda.m.lawson@cbp.dhs.gov">rhonda.m.lawson@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Ohene Gyapong, Director of Media Relations<br> Phone: (202) 325-0465 <br> Email: <a href="mailto:OHENE.GYAPONG@cbp.dhs.gov">OHENE.GYAPONG@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Justin Long, Deputy Director of Media Relations<br> Phone: (202) 341-3586 <br> Email: <a href="mailto:justin.b.long@cbp.dhs.gov">justin.b.long@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Jacqueline Wasiluk, Northern & Coastal Branch Chief<br> Email: <a href="mailto:jacqueline.e.wasiluk@cbp.dhs.gov">jacqueline.e.wasiluk@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Cecilia Barreda, Southwest Branch Chief<br> Phone: (202) 325-4536 <br> Email: <a href="mailto:Cecilia.m.barreda@cbp.dhs.gov">Cecilia.m.barreda@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Tammy Melvin, HQ Press Officer<br> Phone: (202) 341-3602 <br> Email: <a href="mailto:tammy.t.melvin@cbp.dhs.gov">tammy.t.melvin@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Michael Mascari, HQ Press Officer<br> Email: <a href="mailto:michael.p.mascari@cbp.dhs.gov">michael.p.mascari@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Jessica Turner, HQ Press Officer<br> Email: <a href="mailto:jessica.turner@cbp.dhs.gov">jessica.turner@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">James Yocum, HQ Press Officer<br> Email: <a href="mailto:james.a.yocum@cbp.dhs.gov">james.a.yocum@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">Trish Driscoll, HQ Press Officer<br> Email: <a href="mailto:patricia.a.driscoll@cbp.dhs.gov">patricia.a.driscoll@cbp.dhs.gov</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-block:press-officers-block-2" id="block-views-block-press-officers-block-2"> <div><div class="view view-press-officers view-id-press_officers view-display-id-block_2 js-view-dom-id-42f1c2859a57df202d42515a3e514e1119a2ef90b32b53d8170d01755b363a56"> <div class="view-header"> <h2>State Listings - Regional Press Officers</h2> </div> <div class="view-content"> <table class="usa-table views-table views-view-table cols-2"> <thead> <tr> <th id="view-nothing-table-column--2" class="views-field views-field-nothing" scope="col">Public Affairs Specialist</th> <th id="view-field-organization-table-column--2" aria-sort="ascending" class="views-field views-field-field-organization is-active" scope="col">States Covered</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row"> John Mennell<br> <a href="mailto:JOHN.B.MENNELL@cbp.dhs.gov">JOHN.B.MENNELL@cbp.dhs.gov</a><br> </th> <td>Arizona </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"> Robert Daniels<br> <a href="mailto:Robert.G.Daniels@cbp.dhs.gov">Robert.G.Daniels@cbp.dhs.gov</a><br> </th> <td>Arizona </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"> Michael Scappechio<br> <a href="mailto:michael.j.scappechio@cbp.dhs.gov">michael.j.scappechio@cbp.dhs.gov</a><br> </th> <td>CA (Southern) </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"> Jaime I Ruiz<br> <a href="mailto:Jaime.i.ruiz@cbp.dhs.gov">Jaime.i.ruiz@cbp.dhs.gov</a><br> (562) 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