Immigration Inspector Alphonse G. Bernard

Immigration Inspector Alphonse G. Bernard

United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, July 11, 1920

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Alphonse G. Bernard

Immigration Inspector Alphonse Bernard was struck and killed by an illegal alien smuggler's vehicle who refused to stop in Campo, California.

Inspector Bernard and his partner were searching for Chinese smugglers. His partner attempted to wave down a vehicle on the San Diego-Imperial Highway. The driver of the vehicle intentionally swerved toward the inspector, who was able to jump out of the way. Inspector Bernard, who was stationed 200 feet beyond the first inspector, also attempted to flag down the driver but was intentionally struck.

Inspector Bernard was a U.S. Army veteran.

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Age 51
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Location California
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

smuggling

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Inspector Bernard,
On today, the 105th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 11, 2025