Director General's Labor Day Message to Checkpoint Personnel
FROM THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR GENERAL MARCUS THORNE
To the 2,400 dedicated professionals of the Authority Department of Border Management:
On this Labor Day, I want to personally recognize the extraordinary service you provide every single day to protected zone populations across our nation.
While most citizens enjoy this holiday with family and rest, Authority checkpoints remain operational 24/7/365. Inspectors, support staff, technical personnel, and administrative professionals continue the vital work of protecting our protected zones from unauthorized access, disease transmission, and security threats.
Your dedication saves lives. Every fraudulent document you detect prevents a potential threat. Every thorough verification you conduct protects families sleeping safely in protected zones. Every professional decision you make upholds the security infrastructure that makes civilized life possible in these challenging times.
In 2056, Authority personnel processed over 4.1 million authorized crossings while maintaining a 99.2% verification accuracy rate—the highest in our history. You prevented 247 unauthorized crossing attempts with zero civilian casualties. You identified and disrupted multiple forgery operations. You helped reunite families, facilitate legitimate commerce, and maintain the orderly movement that protects zone stability.
This wasn't luck. This was professionalism, training, and unwavering commitment to mission.
To our founding-class veterans like Regional Director Isabella Jean, who have been with the Authority since its inception in 2042—thank you for building the standards and culture that define this organization. To our newest inspectors, recently graduated from the Training Academy—thank you for choosing this demanding but essential career. To every person at every level of this Department—thank you for understanding that your work matters.
Protected zone residents sleep safely because you stand watch. They may never know your names, but they benefit from your vigilance every day.
While we honor your labor today, please remember: what we do isn't just a job. It's a sacred duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves from the chaos beyond checkpoint perimeters.
Continue the excellent work. Stay vigilant. Maintain standards. Protect the zones.
Marcus Thorne
Director General
Authority Department of Border Management