Border Patrol Challenges and Perspectives

Rookie agents Matt Gable and Derek McCain respond to a call near the border fence, highlighting the challenges and controversies surrounding border patrol. They encounter immigrants who have traveled from Honduras, seeking a better life. The video discusses the impact of the border fence, the motivations of immigrants, and the emotional toll on agents.

What was the initial task assigned to rookie agents Matt Gable and Derek McCain?

• To patrol the city streets

• To investigate a smuggling operation

• To respond to a call near the border fence

• To attend a training session

What is one argument in favor of the controversial border fence?

• It has increased the number of immigrants

• It has reduced the need for border patrol agents

• It has decreased apprehensions by more than 50% in some areas

• It has made the journey safer for immigrants

What challenge do agents face due to the border fence?

• It increases the number of agents required

• It reduces the need for helicopters

• It pushes immigrants into more dangerous terrain

• It makes it easier to catch immigrants

Who had already apprehended the immigrants by the time McCain and Gable arrived?

• Field Training Officer Matthew Sturk

• A local police officer

• Agent Derek McCain

• Agent Matt Gable

What opportunity did the rookies have after the apprehension?

• To attend a training workshop

• To patrol the border alone

• To learn about helicopter operations

• To practice their Spanish

Where did the brother and sister begin their journey to the border?

• El Salvador

• Honduras

• Guatemala

• Mexico

What is the primary reason most immigrants attempt to cross the border?

• To visit family

• To find work and a better life

• To attend school

• To join the cartels

How do the rookies feel about their work at the border?

• They are always excited

• They are indifferent

• They feel it is easy

• They find it emotionally challenging

What emotion do the rookies experience when dealing with hardworking immigrants?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Anger

• Indifference

What is the rookies' perspective on continuing their work despite the challenges?

• They are planning to transfer

• They are looking for other jobs

• They feel they must keep going

• They want to quit