US Border Patrol and Regional Agencies Conduct Specialized Tracking Training in Grand Forks
The United States Border Patrol recently hosted a multiagency tracking class in Grand Forks, focusing on specialized regionalized training for duties along the U.S.-Canada border. This training is crucial for agents and local law enforcement partners who must be prepared to track individuals in life-threatening conditions, particularly during the region's harsh winter climate. Participants honed their tracking skills, learning to establish sign descriptions, read footprints and grass trails, and understand the components required to track individuals across diverse terrain. The course included three days of intensive classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenario-based training, with the final day featuring scenarios at the Pembina Gorge. Participating agencies included the Pembina County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Forks Police Department, Kittson County Sheriff’s Office, Canadian law enforcement partners, and the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
