1. The Impact of Advanced Technology on Border Security
John M. Chrisos
Vice President, The Americas

2. Border Crossings: The Mission
Drugs, Alcohol, Contraband, Currency, Stowaways, Explosives, Weapons
Discuss different mission for different locations
Different X-ray scanners have different technologies, functions and use
To determine what type of X-ray scanners to deploy the following type of information should be analyzed:
What is being protected?
Established border point of entry
Area between border points of entry
What is the detection mission?
Explosives, drugs, guns, stowaways, alcohol, currency, trade fraud
What is the object to be scanned?
Passenger vehicles with or without the drivers
Cargo trucks and containers with or without the drivers
What is the throughput of scanning required?
How many trucks/ hr, cars/ hr
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3. Key Parameters for Border Crossings
Throughput
Flexibility/Site Req’ts
Footprint
Cost
Detection
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4. Process Flow at Typical Border Crossing
Clear
Suspect
Detained
Exit
PRE-INSPECTION
Ex. Visual Check
Document check
K-9
PRIMARY INSPECTION
Ex. Document Review
Behavorial Observation
Visual Inspection
License Plate Capture/Check
SECONDARY INSPECTION
Ex. Physical Inspection
Trace Detection
X-ray
Interrogation
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5. Comprehensive Screening Solutions
CARGO & VEHICLE INSPECTION
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Mobile
ZBV ® Line
Portal
INFORMATION NETWORKING
Z Portal
Sentry Portal
Gantry
OmniView Gantry
Z Gantry
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Advanced Technology
Handheld X-ray
MINI Z™ handheld Z Backscatter screening system that delivers fast, real-time images to detect drugs, contraband, and explosives in hard-to-reach locations
Modular X-ray
Aviation Scanning
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7. Integrated Screening for Border Crossing Checkpoints
Z Portal for Bus & Commercial Vehicle screening
High Throughput
100% vehicle imaging (Cab & Cargo)
Provides excellent manifest verification
Sentry Portal for Cargo screening
High Throughput
Dense cargo imaging with Dual Energy
Scans cargo area only with different activation techniques
ZBV for mobile & flexible scanning
Between facilities.
Deployed based on threat levels.
Supports high throughput
Scan in parking lot areas
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8. Situational Awareness through Networking & Integration
Cargo Scanning:
Images and Vehicle data transmitted to C&C.
Analysis, Disposition & Referrals
Centralized Data Storage & Analysis
Data Hub for all “sensor” and intelligence information.
Common analyst and support group for all scanning processes.
Situational Awareness and Reporting
Vehicle/Passenger Check-out:
Notification vehicle/cargo Cleared for entry.
“Data Package” created about the vehicle and driver for clearance and future use.
ZBV Scanning:
Wireless communications with C&C.
Flexible, Mobile scanning with centralized data management and analysis support.
Vehicle/Passenger Check-in:
Intelligence acquired.
Data Fusion with scanning operations.
Enables effective referrals and Command & Control.
Passenger Vehicle Scanning:
Images and Vehicle data transmitted to C&C.
Analysis, Disposition & Referrals.
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9. border crossing deployments and seizures
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Border Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Z Portal Installation
San Ysidro POE
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11. Seizures Utilizing Technology
1,042 kg of Smuggled Marijuana
107 Packets of Methamphetamine
This is an example of actual seizures. Note a false wall in this truck that would be undetectable. Also hidden in side panels is a large quantity of Methamphetamines, cocaine and currency. It should be noted that the cost of these systems is around $1M which is far less than the cost of a helicopter yet provides a powerful tool to help stop crime.
Smuggled Cocaine Leaves
$850,00 Currency in Vehicle being exported
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Illegal Immigration
State of Chiapas Mexico illegal immigrants from Central America and Asia who were crammed inside two tractor- trailers heading toward the United States
With us today is the Governor of the state of Chiapas Juan Sabines. Gov Sabines had a vision to improved border security through advanced NII technology. Without the use of Merida funding , the Gov was able to allocte federal funding to acquire 9 zbv’s over the course of the last three years. His commitment to this mission has paid off . These images show 2 tractor trailers with 513 illegal immigrants. As you can see the photo like image clearly identified the subjects. The advanced worked the Gov has done should be applauded and clearly highlights the need for funding needed at the state level. State focused Merida funding toward NII would allow crime centered states to build localized capacity while developing a stronger detection union with federal agencies. Fed and state trained officers together would be a powerful union and assist in the current mission of Merida to increase law improve the overall justice system. Now courts would have hard evidence which could be used tio prosecute.
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Conclusion
Advanced technology has great impact in the effort to secure borders against drugs, currency, and illegal immigration
Importance of private sector’s continued investment and development in new technology
Need of border agencies support to manufacturers of advanced technology
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