Border Patrol Agent Chad Edward McBroom

Border Patrol Agent Chad Edward McBroom

United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, August 29, 2021

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Chad Edward McBroom

Border Patrol Agent Chad McBroom died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19.

Agent McBroom had served with the United States Border Patrol for over 24 years and was assigned to the Tucson Sector Headquarters. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a granddaughter.

The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement

Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.

Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.

Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 24 years, 6 months
Badge Z22

Incident Details

Cause COVID19
Location Arizona
Incident Date Not available

communicable disease, COVID-19

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I had the honor of having Chad McBroom as one of my PT instructors at the academy in 2011. The way in which he instructed the class really showed his dedication and care for his fellow agents. I remember one day he took the time to show me and my fellow agents how to efficiently and effectively set up our duty belts, going above and beyond what was required of him. He held agents to a high standard and pushed us to be the best we could be. To not just "win the fight, but dominate the fight," a philosophy that I still apply today. You may be gone but you are not forgotten! Honor First!

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 29, 2025