But if a loop of the intestine is trapped very tightly in the hernia, the blood supply to that part of the intestine can be cut off (strangulated), causing tissue to die. In a man, if tissue is trapped, the testicle and its blood vessels can also be damaged.
Vehicles of The Border Patrol. When the Border Patrol was first founded in 1924, the primary mode of transportation was by horseback. The Service provided a badge and revolver, but recruits furnished their own horse and saddle. Additionally, the Service provided oats and hay for the horses, along with a salary of $1,680 for the inspectors.
The Border Safety Initiative was created in 1998 with a commitment by the Border Patrol, and the guaranteed cooperation of the Mexican Government. 2000âs Homeland Security became a primary concern of the nation after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. On March 1st, 2003, the Border Patrol along with four other Federal entities merged into Customs and Border Protection, under the Department of Homeland Security. The U.S. Border Patrol continues its efforts to control our nationâs borders.