see also: in June 2006 News Releases:   CBP Border Patrol Seize Over 1.1 Million Pounds of Narcotics Through the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year   Full Enforcement for Wood Packaging Material Import Regulations to Begin July 5   U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at El Paso Port of Entry Nab Man Wanted on Homicide Warrant   CBP Border Patrol Agents Seize Narcotics in Boat   CBP Border Patrol Nets Over $600,000 Thousand During Cocaine Seizure   U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers Discover Seven Pounds of Heroin Hidden Baseball Bats   Border Patrol Agents Rescue Nine People From Tractor Trailer ...more on cbp.gov:   Press Officers   CBP News Releases on the web:   WIFLE

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Washington, DC - Women who desire a career in law enforcement have a unique opportunity to begin their professional journey thanks to Women in Federal Law Enforcement’s (WIFLE, Inc.) upcoming Career Day. Open to the public, this event will take place at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC on June 19, 2006 from 1pm – 5 pm. Representatives from U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be present to provide information on career opportunities at CBP.

The Capital Hilton is conveniently located at 1001 16th St. NW, and is located near the Farragut North (red line), Farragut West (orange/blue lines), and McPherson Square (orange/blue lines) Metro stations.

The theme of this year’s Career Day is “Law Enforcement IS for YOU.” Representatives from a wide variety of agencies will be available to discuss their experiences, challenges, and opportunities for women in federal law enforcement. In addition to Career Day, workshops will be held to provide attendees with more detailed information about careers in federal law enforcement.

Admission is free.

WIFLE, Inc. is a professional organization that seeks gender equality within the federal law enforcement community through the recruitment, retention, and promotion of qualified women. WIFLE, Inc. has also developed an information sharing and support network for all women in law enforcement.

For more information about WIFLE, Inc. and about the fair, please visit the WIFLE website. ( WIFLE )

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control, and protection of our Nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.