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{{Agent page | {{Agent page | ||
|name=David Kim | |||
|agency=[[CBP]] | |||
|role=[[Assistant Chief Border Patrol]] | |||
|field_office=[[El Centro Sector]] | |||
|state=[[California]] | |||
|status=Active | |||
|image=DavidKim1.jpg | |||
|verification=Verified | |||
|summary=David Kim is an Assistant Chief Patrol Agent with the U.S. Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector. He has appeared publicly representing the sector in media interviews, operational briefings, and CBP press releases, often speaking on enforcement actions happening well beyond the immediate border region. | |||
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== Overview == | |||
David Kim is a senior official within the U.S. Border Patrol assigned to the El Centro Sector, which covers Imperial and parts of Riverside County, California. As an Assistant Chief Patrol Agent, Kim is part of the sector’s upper leadership responsible for field operations, public communications, and oversight of enforcement initiatives. | |||
Kim has become one of the more publicly visible officials from the El Centro Sector, frequently appearing on television or being quoted in CBP press releases about arrests, criminal prosecutions, and immigration enforcement. His media presence has coincided with an uptick in high-profile operations in Southern California. | |||
== Documented Incidents == | |||
==Documented Incidents== | |||
''This list updates automatically when incident pages link to this agent.'' | ''This list updates automatically when incident pages link to this agent.'' | ||
== Public Activity and Media Presence == | |||
=== FOX 11 Los Angeles Appearance === | |||
David Kim was featured in a FOX 11 Los Angeles broadcast discussing federal enforcement activity in the Los Angeles region. He appeared in standard Border Patrol tactical gear and a cowboy hat, captioned on-screen as: | |||
:''“ASSISTANT CHIEF DAVID KIM – U.S. Border Patrol, El Centro Sector.”'' | |||
The segment referenced Border Patrol operations targeting people suspected of lacking immigration documents. | |||
=== Statements on Enforcement Practices === | |||
Kim has been quoted in multiple news reports discussing the duty of Border Patrol agents to confirm immigration status when encountering individuals suspected of being undocumented. His remarks generally emphasize: | |||
* Agents are federally mandated to request documentation when suspicion exists. | |||
* Failure to carry proof of immigration status can result in detention. | |||
* Border Patrol agents "have a duty to enforce the law" under Title 8. | |||
These statements have been cited in coverage of enforcement actions occurring away from the immediate border. | |||
=== CBP Press Releases === | |||
Kim has been quoted in several CBP-issued statements regarding the arrest of: | |||
* Individuals with prior deportation orders | |||
* Registered sex offenders re-entering the United States | |||
* Gang-affiliated individuals | |||
His comments typically frame these arrests as necessary to protect public safety, a common messaging theme in CBP communications. | |||
== Operational Context == | |||
The El Centro Sector is responsible for a heavily-trafficked portion of the southern border and is often involved in: | |||
* Vehicle interdictions | |||
* Remote-area apprehensions | |||
* Joint operations with local agencies | |||
* Interior arrests linked to ongoing investigations | |||
Kim's repeated public appearances suggest he is one of the designated spokespeople for the sector’s enforcement posture. | |||
== Evidence and Sources == | == Evidence and Sources == | ||
* FOX 11 Los Angeles broadcast screenshot(s) | * FOX 11 Los Angeles broadcast screenshot(s). | ||
* | * CBP press releases quoting Kim on arrests and enforcement. | ||
* Public statements regarding document requirements and enforcement duties. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
''Additional details pending verification.'' | ''Additional details pending verification, including further operational history, prior assignments, and training background.'' | ||
Latest revision as of 05:15, 13 December 2025
David Kim
| Agency | CBP |
|---|---|
| Role | Assistant Chief Border Patrol |
| Field Office | El Centro Sector |
| State | California |
| Status | Active |
Verification status: Verified
[[Category:Agents in California]]
Overview
David Kim is a senior official within the U.S. Border Patrol assigned to the El Centro Sector, which covers Imperial and parts of Riverside County, California. As an Assistant Chief Patrol Agent, Kim is part of the sector’s upper leadership responsible for field operations, public communications, and oversight of enforcement initiatives.
Kim has become one of the more publicly visible officials from the El Centro Sector, frequently appearing on television or being quoted in CBP press releases about arrests, criminal prosecutions, and immigration enforcement. His media presence has coincided with an uptick in high-profile operations in Southern California.
Documented Incidents
This list updates automatically when incident pages link to this agent.
Public Activity and Media Presence
FOX 11 Los Angeles Appearance
David Kim was featured in a FOX 11 Los Angeles broadcast discussing federal enforcement activity in the Los Angeles region. He appeared in standard Border Patrol tactical gear and a cowboy hat, captioned on-screen as:
- “ASSISTANT CHIEF DAVID KIM – U.S. Border Patrol, El Centro Sector.”
The segment referenced Border Patrol operations targeting people suspected of lacking immigration documents.
Statements on Enforcement Practices
Kim has been quoted in multiple news reports discussing the duty of Border Patrol agents to confirm immigration status when encountering individuals suspected of being undocumented. His remarks generally emphasize:
- Agents are federally mandated to request documentation when suspicion exists.
- Failure to carry proof of immigration status can result in detention.
- Border Patrol agents "have a duty to enforce the law" under Title 8.
These statements have been cited in coverage of enforcement actions occurring away from the immediate border.
CBP Press Releases
Kim has been quoted in several CBP-issued statements regarding the arrest of:
- Individuals with prior deportation orders
- Registered sex offenders re-entering the United States
- Gang-affiliated individuals
His comments typically frame these arrests as necessary to protect public safety, a common messaging theme in CBP communications.
Operational Context
The El Centro Sector is responsible for a heavily-trafficked portion of the southern border and is often involved in:
- Vehicle interdictions
- Remote-area apprehensions
- Joint operations with local agencies
- Interior arrests linked to ongoing investigations
Kim's repeated public appearances suggest he is one of the designated spokespeople for the sector’s enforcement posture.
Evidence and Sources
- FOX 11 Los Angeles broadcast screenshot(s).
- CBP press releases quoting Kim on arrests and enforcement.
- Public statements regarding document requirements and enforcement duties.
Notes
Additional details pending verification, including further operational history, prior assignments, and training background.