border force

American  

[bawr-der fawrs] / ˈbɔr dər ˈfɔrs /

noun

1. a military or police unit responsible for enforcing security at a country's or region's border.

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Example Sentences

Prosecutors say Peter Wai, a British border force officer and police constable, and Matthew Trickett, a British immigration officer, carried out the surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

For that reason, "the doors and windows are sealed," an agent of the EU's Frontex border force told AFP at a checkpoint en route.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

The border force represents an effort by the government, months ahead of crucial national elections, to respond to popular demand and clamp down on migrants sneaking into the country.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2023

South Africa, which is Africa’s most advanced economy, launched a new border force in October to clamp down on illegal immigration from Zimbabwe and other countries.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said last month that border force staff were "empowered to exercise discretion" when it came to dependents.

From BBC • May 5, 2023