Michael J. Fisher

Michael J. Fisher
Chief of United States Border Patrol
Assumed office
May 9, 2010
Preceded by David V. Aguilar
Personal details
Alma mater John F. Kennedy School of Government
Fisher (right) and Kevin McAleenan, CBP acting deputy commissioner, attend dedication ceremony for CBP Vessel Brian A. Terry in 2013

Michael J. Fisher is Chief of the United States Border Patrol and a member of the Senior Executive Service.

Fisher is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing enforcement efforts to secure the United States' borders.[1]

Alan Bersin, former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), described Fisher as "an innovative leader among his peers and highly respected within the law enforcement community."[2]

Public service

Fisher entered the U.S. Border Patrol in 1987, assigned to Douglas Station in the Tucson Sector. In 1990, he was selected for the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), and later served as BORTAC Field Operations Supervisor in El Paso, Texas. Fisher served as Deputy Chief Patrol Agent of the Detroit Sector, and then Assistant Chief Patrol Agent in the Tucson Sector, where he was recognized as "Manager of the Year".[3] In 2003, he was appointed Deputy Director of CBPs Office of Anti-Terrorism in Washington. He then served as Associate Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and was promoted to Senior Associate Chief in 2004. Fisher served as Deputy Chief Patrol Agent of the San Diego Sector in 2006, and was promoted to Chief Patrol Agent there in 2007. In 2010, he was named Acting Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and then Chief on May 9, 2010.[1]

Education

Fisher has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in business administration. He attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and completed the Capstone Military Leadership Program in 2009.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Chief of the Border Patrol, Michael J. Fisher". U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Retrieved Sep 2013.
  2. ↑ "CBP Names SD Chief To Top Border Patrol Post". 10NEWS.COM. May 9, 2010.
  3. ↑ Warner, Judith (2010). U.S. Border Security: A Reference Handbook Check |url= value (help). ABC_CLIO.

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