Sean McGoffin

Chief Patrol Agent Sean McGoffin leads the U.S. Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, where he has worked for approximately 30 years. Known for his stern commitment to border security, McGoffin attributes the significant drop in illegal crossings—from 398,000 to 36,000—during the Trump administration to the enforcement policies that empower his team. He emphasizes the importance of consequences for illegal crossings and highlights the collaboration among federal, state, and local partners that enhances their operational effectiveness. Beyond enforcement, McGoffin also focuses on the humanitarian aspect of border patrol, routinely leading rescue operations for migrants abandoned by cartels in the harsh desert terrain.