Ethos of I C E

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exploit to harm

To take and we keep
the streets


We strive to be the nation’s premier law enforcement agency, targeting individuals and criminal organizations who seek to evade border security; threaten national security and public safety; and exploit America’s legitimate trade, travel and financial systems. We bring the most sophisticated investigative techniques to bear, and we collaborate to outwit our opponents. We have the courage to stand behind our actions and do the right thing even when it is not easy. Our integrity manifests in the highest standards of honesty and conduct, and we strive for excellence in all our efforts, aspiring to the highest standards of performance, professionalism and leadership. We use our unique and powerful combination of law enforcement authorities and access to information to close vulnerabilities that can be exploited to harm our homeland security. Together, we take cross-border criminals off the streets of our communities, and we keep them off the streets.