Border Patrol Supervisors Association

Welcome to the Official Website of the Border Patrol Supervisors Association (BPSA).

Founded in 1990 in San Diego, California, the BPSA was created to provide Legal Defense Coverage to Border Patrol supervisors. In today’s challenging and litigious environment, our mission remains clear — to protect and support our members as they carry out their duties, both on and off duty. For more information about coverage, please visit our coverage page.

Over the years, the BPSA has grown from a small group of fewer than 100 members to a nationwide organization representing supervisors across all 20 Border Patrol sectors, including Headquarters in Washington, D.C. While San Diego Sector remains our largest base, we proudly serve members from coast to coast. Our volunteer Executive Board works tirelessly to ensure that PORAC Legal Defense Fund (LDF) dues remain current, ensuring uninterrupted legal protection for our members.

BPSA has a proud legacy of fighting for our members’ rights. In 1996, we achieved a landmark victory by winning a lawsuit that secured Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime coverage for Supervisory Border Patrol Agents. This case set an enduring precedent, affirming that Border Patrol supervisors are not just administrators — they are frontline personnel who routinely perform the same duties as the agents they supervise. They patrol the border, make arrests, respond to emergencies, and face the same operational risks as their teams. The case confirmed what our members have always known: supervisors are essential field leaders, not desk-bound managers.

That victory continues to guide our advocacy today. The BPSA is actively working with members of Congress to amend the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to correct current overtime disparities, ensuring all Border Patrol agents — including supervisors — receive fair compensation for their service on the front lines.

In addition to legal defense and legislative advocacy, the BPSA supports its members through annual scholarships, community involvement, and our popular Christmas event, which features a raffle and fosters community connection.

Built on trust, service, and relentless advocacy, the BPSA is committed to standing with our members every step of the way. If you have questions or wish to learn more about how BPSA can support you, please contact us at usbpsasecretary@gmail.com.