The inspector general of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that is has launched an investigation into a private Facebook page for 9,500 current and former Border Patrol agents.

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost in a statement said: “These posts are completely inappropriate and contrary to the honor and integrity I see – and expect – from our agents day in and day out. Any employees found to have violated our standards of conduct will be held accountable.”

Meanwhile, in another statement on twitter attributed to Matthew Klein, Assistant Commissioner Office of Professional Responsibility, it says:

“Today, CBP was made aware of disturbing social media activity hosted on a private Facebook group that may include a number of CBP employees. CBP immediately informed DHS Office of the Inspector General and initiated an investigation. CBP employees are expected to adhere to CBP’s Standards of Conduct, Directive N. 51735-013A both on and off duty, which states, “Employees will not make abusive, derisive, profane, or harassing statements or gestures, or engage in any other conduct evidencing hatred or invidious prejudice to or about one person or group on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability. This includes comments and posts made on private social media sites.”