Border Patrol Academy Podcast

New WIN Podcast episode is Live now. Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol "B1" Jason Owens, sits with Chief Patrol Agent Ryan Landrum to talk about his promotion to Agency Chief, the centennial celebration, and his reason to visit the Border Patrol Academy. Click to watch now! https://youtu.be/930uWa8dh8c 👈

W.I.N. Podcast Season 2 Episode 13 is online. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Benjamine "Carry" Huffman chats with Chief Patrol Agent Ryan Landrum about his 30 plus years career.

Acting Patrol Agent in Charge of the Special Operations Group (SOG) Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) sits down with Chief Patrol Agent Ryan Landrum to talk about his military career, the reasons why he joined the Border Patrol, and his experience as a member of SOG BORTAC.

Chief Patrol Agent Ryan Landrum sits down with the U.S. Border Patrol Academy's very own Commander of Agents to discuss the role she played as the Commander of Agents, her unique leadership style, a career honoring our fallen, and the faith she holds dear. Sit back and enjoy this conversation as we prepare for Veterans Day weekend. Thank you veterans for your service.

Kathleen Scudder, Executive Director, Mission Support Directorate at the U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, sits down with Chief Patrol Agent Ryan Landrum to discuss the progression of her career and the many different titles she has held along the way.

Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) Ryan Landrum sits down with the senior mentor for Border Patrol Class 1196, CPA John R. Modlin. CPA Modlin describes the challenges he faces as Chief of Tucson Sector, one of the largest sectors on the southwest border. He also describes the multiple geographical locations he has worked throughout his career.

Former Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy Jason Owens returns to the studio for the first time as a guest. Now leading the agents and staff of the Del Rio Sector, CPA Owens talks about how he is navigating his transition from the Academy to field command and the challenges the agency faces today.

Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz recently stopped by the studio for his second W.I.N. Podcast episode. He sat down with Chief Landrum to talk about the current challenges facing the Border Patrol and how instrumental the new USBP National Strategy is to the success of the agency moving forward.

In this episode, Daniel Altman, Executive Director, CBP OPR, sits down with Chief Landrum to shed some light on his agency. They define the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), the investigation process, and the steps OPR takes to maintain the public trust.

This week, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Julie A. Gallagher swung by the W.I.N. Podcast studio. She and Chief Landrum talk about her career, how she overcame a significant personal tragedy, and what it took to become one of the first female BORSTAR agents in the history of the Border Patrol.

Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) Ryan Landrum sits down with Border Patrol Class 1180's senior mentor, CPA Anthony Scott Good. CPA Good describes the challenges of being Chief on the northern border, and his career leading up to becoming chief.

Chief Patrol Agent Ryan Landrum of the Border Patrol Academy sits down with his uncle, and new Chief Patrol Agent of the Laredo Sector, Carl Landrum. Listen in as they talk about what family has meant to both of their careers and how their leadership philosophies have helped them reach their personal and professional goals. 

Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy, Ryan P. Landrum takes the reins on his debut as host of the W.I.N. Podcast. He interviews Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner of Enterprise Services Ryan J. Scudder. On the season 2 premiere, Chief Landrum covers over the illustrious career of (A) EAC Scudder.

Chief Owens final WIN podcast host, now Border Patrol Academy Chief Ryan P. Landrum. They discuss Chief Landrum's career and his vision for the Border Patrol Academy.

Listen to Chief Owens and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Claudia Apolinar talk about the details of her ambush. On July 12, 2019, Deputy Apolinar graduated from Los Angeles County Academy Class 437 and was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. Her initial assignment was at the Century Regional Detention Facility. After spending only six months in a custody assignment, Deputy Apolinar transferred to p...

Listen as Chief Jason D. Owens interviews his CBP counterpart, the Executive Director for the Field Operations Academy, Christopher Holtzer. Christopher R. Holtzer is the Senior Executive Service Executive Director of the Field Operations Academy (FOA), headquartered in Glynco, Georgia.  He is responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of Customs and Border Protection basic and advan...

Chief Owens sheds light on the struggles Border Patrol Agents and staff go through, and with the help of his guest LPC Shannon Mosley she will provide different options to assist employees.

Chief Owens interviews Retired Assistant Chief Clifford Gill, the first-ever Border Patrol Historian. The question of which was the first Border Patrol Station along with other interesting histories will be discussed.

Chief Owens interviews Border Patrol Agent Josh Guell. Our Veterans Day Special Edition! Border Patrol Agent Joshua D. Guell, born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is currently serving at the Laredo West Station in the Laredo Sector. He entered duty on October 15, 2007 after graduating from the 720 th session of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy, 2 nd in his class. After 11 years of working with the B...

Chief Owens interviews El Centro Sector Chief Bovino. Chief Bovino and Chief Owens are Border Patrol classmates! Listen as they talk about their experiences at the academy, career challenges, and accomplishments. Gregory K. Bovino is the Chief Patrol Agent of the El Centro Sector. Chief Bovino is responsible for managing all U.S. Border Patrol operations and administrative functions within th...

Chief Jason Owens interviews the founder of the BPA Family Network and BP Volunteer Support Group, Mrs. Nuri Vitiello. Mrs. Vitiello is proudly married to Ronald Vitiello, Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief. Together they share how they survived a 34 yr. law enforcement career and hope their experience will better prepare other CBP families.

Chief Jason Owens interviews the Chief Patrol Agent of Laredo Sector Matthew Hudak and talk about some of the challenges in Laredo Sector. Chief Hudak has served with the Border Patrol since 1997 when he began his career at the Harlingen Station in the McAllen Sector (now known as Rio Grande Valley Sector). Chief Hudak has served in many locations and positions during his career to include Douglas...

Chief Jason Owens interviews Chief of Law Enforcement Operations Manuel Padilla Jr. Manuel Padilla Jr . is the Chief of the Law Enforcement Operations Directorate at U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters in Washington, DC. He is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day law enforcement operations at Border Patrol sectors throughout the United States. He serves as a principal advisor to the Chief of th...

Chief Jason Owens interviews Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael J. Fisher. Michael J. Fisher served as Chief of the United States Border Patrol and was a member of the Senior Executive Service from 2010 to 2015. Fisher was responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing enforcement efforts to secure the United States' borders. Fisher entered the United St...

Chief Jason Owens interviews Swanton Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia. Before being appointed the Chief of Swanton Sector,  Chief Garcia held a variety of positions including as a member of the elite Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent in the Tucson Sector and as an instructor at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Charleston, South Carolina. Chief Garcia is...