The specific policy on how assaults are measured is likely set by a small group or a single individual somewhere in the force's leadership, or possibly even at

The specific policy on how assaults are measured is likely set by a small group or a single individual somewhere in the force's leadership, or possibly even at DHS. So while your idea of agents' background may be right, I doubt it has had an effect here. Also note that the policy changed with the new administration, while the border patrol's staff is unlikelyto have changed significantly in such a short time.