Kim, David
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David Kim |
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| Agency | CBP |
| Role | Assistant Chief Border Patrol |
| Field Office | El Centro Sector |
| State | California |
| Status | Active |
| Verification |
Verified |
Overview
David Kim is an Assistant Chief Patrol Agent with U.S. Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector in California.[1] In CBP public communications, Kim is repeatedly quoted in his official capacity regarding enforcement activity and operational outcomes in the El Centro Sector area of responsibility.[2][3]
Kim has also been identified by name and title in independent reporting describing El Centro Sector operations conducted away from the immediate border region, including operations described as testing the sector’s ability to operate at greater distance from its home area.[4]
Documented Incidents
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Public Activity and Media Presence
FOX 11 Los Angeles reporting (June 2025)
Kim was interviewed by FOX 11 Los Angeles in a report describing Border Patrol activity in the Los Angeles area in coordination with immigration enforcement operations, in which he is identified as “Assistant Chief David Kim” from Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector.[5] In the same reporting, Kim comments on operational activity in Los Angeles County and describes enforcement conditions in “sanctuary” jurisdictions.[5]
FOX 11 Los Angeles reporting (July 2025)
FOX 11 Los Angeles later featured Kim in reporting on an arrest operation in downtown Los Angeles, again identifying him as “Assistant Chief David Kim” from U.S. Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector and quoting him on tactics and operational posture.[6]
Statements on enforcement posture and operations beyond the border region
In reporting focused on El Centro Sector activity and a lawsuit regarding arrests in Kern County, Kim is quoted describing the operation as a “proof of concept” and as testing capabilities related to operating at greater distance from the sector’s home area.[4]
CBP Public Communications
Local media releases quoting Kim (selected examples)
Kim has been quoted by CBP in multiple El Centro Sector local media releases, generally framing arrests and interdictions as public-safety actions.
- Quoted by CBP following an arrest described as involving a self-admitted “Sureño” gang member, identified in the release as “Assistant Chief Patrol David Kim.”[2]
- Quoted by CBP in a release describing arrests of a previously convicted sex offender and a person described as gang-affiliated; identified in the release as “Assistant Chief Patrol Agent David Kim.”[3]
- Quoted by CBP in a local media release describing a rescue operation by Border Patrol agents; identified as “Assistant Chief Patrol Agent David Kim.”[7]
Community engagement (Citizens’ Academy)
Kim is quoted in a CBP local media release concerning an El Centro Sector Citizens’ Academy graduation event, in which he describes the program as an opportunity to engage with the community and explain Border Patrol work.[1]
Additional Public Reporting
Border Patrol pursuit policy reporting (2019)
Kim is identified as an assistant chief patrol agent for the El Centro sector in investigative reporting on Border Patrol vehicle pursuits, and is quoted discussing how agents weigh risks during pursuits.[8]
Evidence and Sources
- FOX 11 Los Angeles reporting identifying Kim as “Assistant Chief David Kim” from Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector (June 2025; July 2025).[5][6]
- CBP local media releases quoting Kim as “Assistant Chief Patrol Agent” / “Assistant Chief Patrol.”[1][2][3][7]
- inewsource reporting quoting Kim regarding operations conducted away from the immediate border region.[4]
- ProPublica investigative reporting identifying Kim as an assistant chief patrol agent for El Centro sector and quoting him on pursuit decision-making.[8]
Notes
Additional details pending verification, including prior assignments, training background, and any public records confirming dates of service or promotions.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 [[1](https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/el-centro-sector-border-patrol-held-citizens-academy-graduation) El Centro Sector Border Patrol Held Citizens’ Academy Graduation], U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), 30 Oct 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 [[2](https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/border-patrol-agents-arrest-sure-o-gang-member-2) Border Patrol Agents Arrest “Sureño” Gang Member], CBP, 11 Feb 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 [[3](https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/border-patrol-arrests-sex-offender-and-known-gang-member) Border Patrol Arrests Sex Offender and Known Gang Member], CBP, 2 Apr 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 [[4](https://inewsource.org/2025/03/14/lawsuit-border-patrol-el-centro-chief-kern-county-operation/) inewsource talked to El Centro’s Border Patrol chief now being sued over Bakersfield arrests. Here’s what he said], inewsource, 14 Mar 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 [[5](https://www.foxla.com/news/border-patrol-ice-los-angeles-immigration-raids) Border Patrol says California, LA 'sanctuary' policies force public patrols], FOX 11 Los Angeles, 18 Jun 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 [[6](https://www.foxla.com/news/border-patrol-arrests-man-anti-ice-t-shirt) Border Patrol arrests man accused of spitting on agent in Los Angeles], FOX 11 Los Angeles, 29 Jul 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 [[7](https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/border-patrol-agents-rescue-drowning-man-1) Border Patrol Agents Rescue Drowning Man], CBP, 19 Feb 2019.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 [[8](https://features.propublica.org/border-crashes/death-injuries-in-high-speed-border-patrol-chases/) Trapped in a Deadly Chase], ProPublica (with reporting published in partnership), 4 Apr 2019.