DHS vs CBP vs ICE use-of-force policy
Jan. 10th, 2026 09:48 pm1. DHS includes both ICE and CBP.
2. DHS (and ICE by default) use-of-force policy consists of a 4-pager from 2022 and a 13-page update from 2023. Neither mention anything about LEOs practicing safety and de-escalation techniques around vehicles.
3. CBP use-of-force policy is a 64-page document from 2021 that is quite clear about how to be safe and de-escalate around vehicles:

2. DHS (and ICE by default) use-of-force policy consists of a 4-pager from 2022 and a 13-page update from 2023. Neither mention anything about LEOs practicing safety and de-escalation techniques around vehicles.
3. CBP use-of-force policy is a 64-page document from 2021 that is quite clear about how to be safe and de-escalate around vehicles:
