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PRCAC told anonymous food donations to U.S. Customs and Border Protection could be considered a bribe
Summary
Chair reported contacting border officials about anonymously donating food to CBP personnel; county contacts said such donations could be construed as a bribe and are not permitted, so PRCAC will not pursue anonymous donations to agents.
Chair raised whether community members could donate food anonymously to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working locally. After contacting border personnel twice and receiving no initial reply, Chair said a follow-up indicated donations—even if anonymous—could be considered a bribe and therefore are not allowed.
"We can't do that even if it's considered anonymous because it could be considered a bribe," the Chair said, describing the county's guidance from the border office. Members noted the federal workplace and ethics rules that govern interactions with CBP and agreed not to pursue anonymous community donations to border personnel.
The committee recorded the exchange for clarity and moved on to other agenda items.
