United States Border Patrol

2008 film by Isaac Florentine

U.S. federal law enforcement agency

US immigration operation

1984 film by William Tannen

The Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) is one of two police tactical units in the Special Operations Group under the United States Border Patrol (USBP). It specializes in counterterrorism, high-risk tactical law enforcement situations, hostage rescue, operating in difficult to access terrain, reconnaissance, and tactical special operations. In 2007, BORTAC was placed under the command of the newly formed Special Operations Group (SOG) together with the Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR).

American crime drama television series