LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard

@CBPLESCXD

Executive Director of @CBP’s Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance, optimizing the safety, readiness, accountability, and operational performance of CBP.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Joined January 2021

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · May 22

We had a great time this past weekend at the Spring Mills FFA Car Show in Martinsburg, WV! Special thanks to #USBP Marysville Station, Detroit Sector, for helping us secure 1st Place in the #FirstResponder category! @USBPChiefDTM

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. We had a great time this past weekend at the Spring Mills FFA Car Show in Martinsburg, WV! Special thanks to #USBP Marysville Station, Detroit Sector, for helping us secure 1st Place in the #FirstResponder category! @USBPChiefDTM

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jul 22

LESC's Less-Lethal Instructor Training Program (LLITP) class 2508 learn how to instruct others on the proper use of @CBP's authorized less-lethal devices, including the Taser, and will be relied upon to train others on these important tools after graduating LLITP. #LearnAboutLESC

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. LESC's Less-Lethal Instructor Training Program (LLITP) class 2508 learn how to instruct others on the proper use of @CBP's authorized less-lethal devices, including the Taser, and will be relied upon to train others on these important tools after graduating LLITP. #LearnAboutLESC

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jul 21

A LESC Less-Lethal Training Branch Instructor teaches Taser familiarity to @CBP officers and agents attending LESC's Less-Lethal Instructor Training Program (LLITP) class 2508 who are here for 3 weeks to become certified CBP Less-Lethal Instructors. #LearnAboutLESC

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. A LESC Less-Lethal Training Branch Instructor teaches Taser familiarity to @CBP officers and agents attending LESC's Less-Lethal Instructor Training Program (LLITP) class 2508 who are here for 3 weeks to become certified CBP Less-Lethal Instructors. #LearnAboutLESC

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jul 15

LESC's National Firearms and Tactics Branch is conducting rifle reload drills with Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP) class 2506. These @CBP officers and agents are here for 3 weeks to become certified CBP Firearms Instructors. #LearnAboutLESC

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. LESC's National Firearms and Tactics Branch is conducting rifle reload drills with Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP) class 2506. These @CBP officers and agents are here for 3 weeks to become certified CBP Firearms Instructors. #LearnAboutLESC

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jul 11

LESC's Less-Lethal Training Branch Instructors are working on teaching arrest and control techniques to @CBP officers and agents attending LESC's Less-Lethal Instructor Training Program (LLITP) class 2508. #LearnAboutLESC

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. LESC's Less-Lethal Training Branch Instructors are working on teaching arrest and control techniques to @CBP officers and agents attending LESC's Less-Lethal Instructor Training Program (LLITP) class 2508. #LearnAboutLESC

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jul 10

LESC's Less-Lethal Training Branch began instructing Less-Lethal Instructor Training Program (LLITP) class 2508 this week. One of the first training items these @CBP officers and agents receive is learning proper handcuffing techniques. #LearnAboutLESC

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. LESC's Less-Lethal Training Branch began instructing Less-Lethal Instructor Training Program (LLITP) class 2508 this week. One of the first training items these @CBP officers and agents receive is learning proper handcuffing techniques. #LearnAboutLESC

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jun 20

This week we held a Swearing-In Ceremony and welcomed our newest LESC employee, who will be assigned to our Asset Management Branch. Congratulations and welcome to the LESC Team!

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. This week we held a Swearing-In Ceremony and welcomed our newest LESC employee, who will be assigned to our Asset Management Branch. Congratulations and welcome to the LESC Team!

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jun 17

LESC's National Firearms and Tactics Branch recently finished instructing Miniature Red Dot Sight (MRDS) Instructor Course to @CBP officers and agents in #USBP's RGV Sector. These agents and officers are now certified to train others on the use of the MRDS. @USBPChiefRGV

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. LESC's National Firearms and Tactics Branch recently finished instructing Miniature Red Dot Sight (MRDS) Instructor Course to @CBP officers and agents in #USBP's RGV Sector. These agents and officers are now certified to train others on the use of the MRDS. @USBPChiefRGV

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jun 12

.@CBPOpsSpprtEAC Casey Durst, LESC, and @CBP's Advanced Training Center hosted a congressional site visit this week. The group received interactive demos on CBP's authorized firearms and less-lethal devices, as well as briefings on CBP's use of force policy and LESC operations.

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. .@CBPOpsSpprtEAC Casey Durst, LESC, and @CBP's Advanced Training Center hosted a congressional site visit this week. The group received interactive demos on CBP's authorized firearms and less-lethal devices, as well as briefings on CBP's use of force policy and LESC operations.

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jun 11

Last week we recognized @CBP LESC employees and their career accomplishments as they received their Government Service Awards. Congratulations to all and we wish you continued success!

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. Last week we recognized @CBP LESC employees and their career accomplishments as they received their Government Service Awards. Congratulations to all and we wish you continued success!

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jun 10

Last week we hosted a local law enforcement leadership meeting to introduce the leadership of these surrounding agencies to the operations of the LESC. #LearnAboutLESC @CBP @NatlParkService @WVBerkCoSheriff @LoudounSheriff

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. Last week we hosted a local law enforcement leadership meeting to introduce the leadership of these surrounding agencies to the operations of the LESC. #LearnAboutLESC

@CBP @NatlParkService @WVBerkCoSheriff @LoudounSheriff

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jun 6

ICYMI: Big travel plans? Tune in at 10 AM Eastern Time tomorrow to get important travel tips directly from @CBP. #KnowBeforeYouGo Live on: facebook.com/CBPgov instagram.com/cbpgov

((A)Executive Asst. Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino@OFOEAC · Jun 4

Planning a trip this summer? Let @CBP help you prepare! Join us this Friday, June 6, 2025 for a Summer Travel Press Event so you can Know Before You Go! ⏱️ 10AM ET Live on: facebook.com/CBPgov instagram.com/cbpgov

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Jun 5

This week we held a Swearing-In Ceremony and welcomed our newest LESC employee who will be assigned to our Mission Support Branch. Congratulations and welcome to the LESC Team!

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. This week we held a Swearing-In Ceremony and welcomed our newest LESC employee who will be assigned to our Mission Support Branch. Congratulations and welcome to the LESC Team!

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · May 27

With the assistance of @CBPOpsSpprtEAC Casey Durst, we recently honored our Mission Support Branch Assistant Director with her 35 years of Government Service Award! Congratulations on your career accomplishments and your 35 years of service!

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. With the assistance of @CBPOpsSpprtEAC Casey Durst, we recently honored our Mission Support Branch Assistant Director with her 35 years of Government Service Award! Congratulations on your career accomplishments and your 35 years of service!

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · May 16

During our #PoliceWeek Family Day event earlier this week, family members of @CBP's fallen heroes were given an interactive tour of LESC and @CBP's Advanced Training Center. A special thank you to all the CBP volunteers that helped make this day special! #PoliceWeek2025 #NPW2025

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. During our #PoliceWeek Family Day event earlier this week, family members of @CBP's fallen heroes were given an interactive tour of LESC and @CBP's Advanced Training Center. A special thank you to all the CBP volunteers that helped make this day special! #PoliceWeek2025 #NPW2025

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · May 16

This week LESC & @CBP's Advanced Training Center hosted #PoliceWeek Family Day to honor the line of duty deaths of CBP's law enforcement personnel. Family members of CBP's fallen heroes spent the morning at the Memorial Wall honoring their loved ones before touring the facilities

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. This week LESC &amp; @CBP's Advanced Training Center hosted #PoliceWeek Family Day to honor the line of duty deaths of CBP's law enforcement personnel. Family members of CBP's fallen heroes spent the morning at the Memorial Wall honoring their loved ones before touring the facilities

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · May 13

We recently held a Swearing-In Ceremony and welcomed our newest LESC employee who will be assigned to our Active Threat Training Branch. Congratulations and welcome to the LESC Team!

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. We recently held a Swearing-In Ceremony and welcomed our newest LESC employee who will be assigned to our Active Threat Training Branch. Congratulations and welcome to the LESC Team!

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · May 2

Today, CBP and law enforcement partners will highlight DHS and interagency efforts regarding interdictions of southbound firearms. The press conference will showcase recent interdictions and announce the totals interdicted. WATCH HERE: youtube.com/live/53d5zukCl…

CCBP@CBP · May 2

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Apr 30

LESC's National Firearms and Tactics Branch recently visited the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, GA to deliver a Miniature Red Dot Sight (MRDS) Instructor Course to @CBP and @FLETC Firearms Instructors. @OFOAcademyDir @OFOEAC

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. LESC's National Firearms and Tactics Branch recently visited the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, GA to deliver a Miniature Red Dot Sight (MRDS) Instructor Course to @CBP and @FLETC Firearms Instructors. @OFOAcademyDir @OFOEAC

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LESC Executive Director Kenneth Blanchard@CBPLESCXD · Apr 28

Last week we held another Swearing-In Ceremony and welcomed our newest LESC employee! He was recently serving as a SCBPO in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and will now be assigned to our Force Modernization Branch. Congratulations and welcome to the LESC Team!

CBPLESCXD's tweet image. Last week we held another Swearing-In Ceremony and welcomed our newest LESC employee! He was recently serving as a SCBPO in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and will now be assigned to our Force Modernization Branch. Congratulations and welcome to the LESC Team!

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