United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Add to My HeroesCarlos Mendoza
Officer Carlos Mendoza died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty at the Pharr Cargo Facility in Pharr, Texas.
Officer Mendoza had served with the United States Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations and the legacy United States Customs Service for 22 years.
Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Location Texas
- Incident Date Not available
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