The head of Customs and Border Protection will resign next week, one day before his term would have expired. President Obama appointed Commissioner Alan Bersin in 2010 after the Senate blocked his confirmation.
Since taking the position, Bersin has touted successes along the Mexican border. He often dropped into border towns to say the border was safer than ever.
In a statement, Homeland Security Sec. Janet Napolitano said:
"During his tenure, CBP has taken historic steps to secure our borders while facilitating legal travel and trade. Commissioner Bersin has also been instrumental in facilitating new international agreements and public-private partnerships as well as developing new paradigms throughout the world in combating terrorism and international crime. Commissioner Bersin has helped set CBP on a path to continuously adapt and seek new and innovative ways of keeping our country – and our communities – safe."
A replacement has not been appointed. Deputy Commissioner David Aguilar, once a sector chief in Tucson, will temporarily replace him.
