Security Operations

The Security Operations Program has responsibility for developing, executing, advising on, and assessing physical security policy, practices, and operations throughout the agency.  The Program also carries out administrative investigations involving a wide array of compliance areas.  Michael Armistead serves as the agency’s Chief Security Officer and Security & Investigation Program Manager.

Contact Information

Michael Armistead, Chief, Special Operations Division (Emergency Manager)
Office: 915.832.4178
Cell 915.497.8780

David Holden, Occupational Safety and Health Manager (Emergency Coordinator)
Office: 915.832.4788
Cell: 915.503.4401


Operations & Maintenance Division
Visit the O&M web page to view information about operations and maintenance activities currenltly ongoing within the U.S. IBWC

Water Accounting
Visit the U.S. IBWC's Water Accounting office to find Rio Grande water flows and other water quantity data collected by the U.S. IBWC.

Boundary & Realty Office
Visit the boundary & Realty office web page to get information about Presidental Permits and available project maps

Occupational Safety & Health
View the latest information from our Occupational Safety & Health office.

Field Offices
Find more information about the U.S. IBWC's field offices located throughout the border region.

Office of the Commissioner
Visit the Commissioner's hom page to find more information about the Presidential appointee.