ICE Agents Keep Accidentally Shooting Themselves
Summary
Three ICE agents accidentally shot themselves during training exercises last year. The incidents happened while agents were putting their guns back in their holsters. These incidents have raised concerns about safety and training within the agency, especially as it rapidly expands its workforce.Key Facts
- Three ICE agents accidentally shot themselves in the leg during training.
- The incidents happened while agents were holstering their weapons.
- All injured agents were treated and released from medical care.
- A fourth incident involved an accidental taser discharge in an ICE office.
- These accidents occurred before the passage of a major funding bill for ICE.
- ICE has hired over 12,000 new agents as part of a rapid expansion.
- The agency has faced scrutiny over safety issues and training practices.
- ICE operates under the Department of Homeland Security along with other divisions like HSI and Enforcement and Removal Operations.
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