A city charter or town charter (generically, municipal charter) is a legal document establishing a municipality such as a city or town. The concept developed in Europe during the middle ages and is considered to be a municipal version of a constitution.
The .223 caliber AR-15 carbine is becoming increasingly popular with law enforcement agencies for patrol. There are numerous companies manufacturing the AR-15 model carbines, with Colt being the dominant system among the military and law enforcement community (www.colt.com). Other manufacturers are: Armalite, Bushmaster, DPMS, Eagle Arms, Knightâs Mfg.
When the Patrol apprehends large groups attempting to cross the border, buses are called in. Not seen on the lot are the dozen or so other conveyances the Border Patrol uses to carry out its mission. Horses, all-terrain vehicles and dirtbikes are used in the most inaccessible areas. Fixed and rotary-wing aircraft fly the skies.