From: (b) (6)

To: (b) (6)

Cc: (b) (6)

Subject: PF 225 NGL D5A Fence Extension Request

Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:12:03 PM
Importance: High

(b)
(6)
Tucson Sector is requesting to extend the PF 225 Nogales D5A project by an additional 4.056 miles to
the west to meet current operational requirements. Currently D5B (5.4) and D6 (2.2) extend the
Nogales Fence to the east by 7.6 miles. D5A currently only extends the fence out two additional miles
to the Westside of the Mariposa POE.

The additional 4.056 miles will extend far enough to the west to significantly enhance operational
control on Nogales’s western urban side.

Thanks

(b) (6)
Tucson Sector
Assistant Chief Patrol Agent
(b) (6)

From: (b) (6)

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:58 PM
To: (b) (6)
Cc: (b) (6)
Subject: FW: Additional Fence Request D5A
Importance: High

Sir,

I recommend we support this request and push it forward as this will take the west side fence as far as
we can go for now, essentially finishing it there.

Thanks,
(b
)

From: (b) (6)

Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 4:28 PM
To: (b) (6)
Cc: (b) (6)
Subject: FW: Additional Fence Request D5A
Importance: High

Sir,

This is an updated TI request subsequent to the ACE General’s visit last week. TI (b) (6)
is on board and this has passed the local laugh test. We respectfully request consideration and
support.
V/R, (b)
(6)
(b) (6)
Patrol Agent in Charge
1500 W. La Quinta
Nogales, AZ 85621
(b) (6)

From: (b) (6)

Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 9:04 AM
To: (b) (6)
Cc: (b) (6)
Subject: RE: Additional Fence Request D5A
Importance: High

Sirs,

Can we please modify this paper to address the request for the additional 4 miles of fencing to the
west. We will address the landing mat fencing after we have all primary infrastructure in first. Naco is
having the same issue.

Also please route requests for new issues/ projects through Sector first. TCA will then route to OBP
and the ACE.

Thanks

(b) (6)
Tucson Sector
Assistant Chief Patrol Agent
(b) (6)

From: (b) (6)

Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 8:26 AM
To: (b) (6)
Cc: (b) (6)

Subject: Additional Fence Request D5A

Please see attached. The landing mat is being breached at a rate not seen before. This is most
definitely attributable to the bollard fence adjacent to it.

(b) (6)
Field Operations Supervisor
Nogales Station Tactical Infrastructure
(b) (6)
 Nogales Station Tactical Infrastructure and Facilities
Special Project Funding Request
January 20, 2008

BACKGROUND:

The Nogales Station is currently in the process of having a bollard style fence
installed on the west side of the Nogales Area of Responsibility (AOR) in support
of the PF225 project. The current project in Nogales is identified as the D-5A
Fence Project. The Request For Proposal (RFP) that was disseminated and
eventually awarded as a contract calls for 2 miles of fence stretching from the
existing Landing Mat fence to the crest of the ridge that overlooks Green Canyon
to the west and Mariposa Canyon to the east.

Sundt Construction Company has already installed the first mile of the D-5A
Fence and may complete the project as early as six weeks ahead of schedule.
Since this fence has gone into place, alien and narcotics smugglers have shifted
their illicit activities both to the east and west. To the east of the D-5A Fence,
they dig under the existing landing mat fence in order to enter the United States.

The smuggling of narcotics and illegal aliens has shifted to the west of the D-5A
Fence as reflected in the increase in narcotics seizures and a rise in illegal alien
apprehensions. The D5-A Fence is frustrating smugglers as demonstrated by
the recent increase in aggression against the agents, most notably in the number
of rocking assaults.

If the D5-A Fence was extended further to the west than is presently planned, it
would significantly benefit Border Patrol enforcement efforts. The bollard style
fence needs to be built an additional 4.056 miles to the west. The fence would
then abut rough, mountainous terrain forcing vehicles and aliens illegally entering
the United States to travel into areas where the probability of detection,
interdiction and arrest would be greatly enhanced.

Assessment:

The benefits of the bollard style fencing are evident: illegal entries into the United
States decrease where the bollard fence is in place and the bollard style fence
lessens the threat potential against Border Patrol Agents by allowing them to see
through the fence into Mexico. Currently, to the west of the D5-A Fence Project,
there are barbed wire fences and some Normandy-style vehicle barriers.
Replacing these imperfect fences with a bollard style fence would significantly
increase the security of the United States’ border.

CONTACT NAME: (b) (6)

OFFICE: Nogales, AZ
PHONE NUMBER: (b) (6)
EMAIL ADDRESS: (b) (6)
DATE PREPARED: January 20, 2008
 Nogales Station Tactical Infrastructure and Facilities
Special Project Funding Request
January 20, 2008

JUSTIFICATION:

 It may be possible for the Nogales Station Tactical Infrastructure Team to

slowly add fencing to the west of the current D5-A Fence. However, it would
be more advantageous and economical to the government to solicit bids from
professional construction companies to build this fence.

 The construction company currently has the required equipment and

manpower available to meet the additional proposed demands. The
government would have to expend additional money and resources to
complete this project at a later date, adding additional costs and manpower
that would be taken away from other projects critical to Nogales Station
operations.

 The additional length of fence would provide additional safety to the agents by
forcing the smugglers into areas that can be more easily monitored and
controlled, allowing for a more uniform, safe and effective response in
addressing illegal entries into the United States.

 (b) (7)(E)

RECOMMENDATIONS:

It is recommended this request be given priority consideration to allow time for

agents and equipment to be repositioned to areas where they can serve more
effectively.

Placing a 4.056 mile long bollard style fence to the west of the current D5-A
Fence Project will eliminate vehicular drive through traffic as far west as the
Summit Motor Way and the Bear Valley areas. In these locations, Border Patrol
Agents can more easily intercept illegal entries. The requested fence would
force illegal pedestrian entries as far west as the Calabasas Campground area
where agents would be better able to intercept them. Although the areas are

CONTACT NAME: (b) (6) ega

OFFICE: Nogales, AZ
PHONE NUMBER: (b) (6)
EMAIL ADDRESS: (b) (6)
DATE PREPARED: January 20, 2008
 Nogales Station Tactical Infrastructure and Facilities
Special Project Funding Request
January 20, 2008

more remote, the requested fence would act as a force multiplier allowing for
additional agents to respond in greater numbers.

CONCLUSION:

The additional 4.056 miles (linear feet) of fence is crucial to stopping and
redirecting the smuggling of illegal aliens and narcotics into areas where law
enforcement agents are more readily able to successfully intercept the violators
and disrupt their illicit operations. A primary concern is the safety of both law
enforcement officers and the general public. The proposed fence supports the
National Strategy.

Location Requested:

Eastern most end to merge with D5A Project

(b) (7)(E)

Monument 127
(b) (7)(E)

222 Road
(b) (7)(E)

CONTACT NAME: (b) (6)

OFFICE: Nogales, AZ
PHONE NUMBER: ((b) (6)
EMAIL ADDRESS: (b) (6)
DATE PREPARED: January 20, 2008
 Nogales Station Tactical Infrastructure and Facilities
Special Project Funding Request
January 20, 2008

UNITED STATES BORDER PATROL

Tucson Sector

Santa Cruz County,

AZ – West County

(b) (7)(E)

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CONTACT NAME:(b) (6)

OFFICE: Nogales, AZ
PHONE NUMBER: (b) (6)
EMAIL ADDRESS: (b) (6)
DATE PREPARED: January 20, 2008