1. November 2007 1

2. 2 CBP defends America’s borders against all threats while facilitating its economic stability.

3. November 2007 3 The scope of our task is daunting  More than 46,000 employees protect the United States from terrorists, drug and human smugglers, agricultural disease, and more, while keeping travel and trade flowing.  We guard approximately 7,000 miles of land border the U.S. shares with Canada and Mexico.  We also secure 95,000 miles of shoreline in partnership with the United States Coast Guard.

4. November 2007 4 Ports of entry are key line of defense  In fiscal year 2007, CBP officers inspected 411 million travelers and more than 120 million cars, trucks, buses, trains, vessels and aircraft.  That same year, CBP officers arrested more than 25,000 suspected criminals, seized more than 820,000 pounds of narcotics, interdicted more than 170,000 inadmissible aliens and conducted 1.5 million agricultural interceptions.

5. November 2007 5 We welcome legitimate travelers  SENTRI: A program that allows pre- approved travelers to receive expedited processing at dedicated U.S./Mexico land border crossings.  NEXUS: Bi-national expedited traveler program whose members have crossing privileges at air, land, and marine ports of entry.  Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Will require a passport or other accepted document to enter or re- enter the United States by land and sea.  Immigration Advisory Program: CBP officers stationed at foreign airports pre- screen passengers destined for the U.S. and identify those who may be inadmissible.

6. November 2007 6 History of CBP Customs  Tariff Act of July 4, 1789  Customs established on July 31, 1789  For nearly 125 years Customs funded virtually the entire government Immigration  Immigration Act of 1891  Ellis Island in New York opened in January 1892  In 1895 the Bureau of Immigration was formed  Basic Naturalization Act of 1906  Border Patrol created in 1924 In March of 2002, CBP was created, joining the customs and immigration functions into one organization under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

7. November 2007 7 CBP Mission CBP’s mission consists of twin goals: “CBP's priority mission is preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States, while also facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel”

8. November 2007 8 Facilitating Trade In the effort to support the twin goals of the CBP mission, officers/agents must:  Ensure traffic is expedited  Continue with traditional mission of looking for drugs, intellectual property rights (IPR) violations, look for agriculture violations, review passenger admissibility  Use varying technology effectively  Learn new technologies for detecting terrorist and terrorist weapons

9. November 2007 9 CBP Authority  CBP officers are authorized to search people, cargo, and conveyances that cross America’s borders without a search warrant  CBP Officers are the only US law enforcement officers with such authority  Border Patrol agents do not have this authority

10. November 2007 10 Enforcement for Other Agencies CBP enforces over 400 provisions of law for over 40 agencies  Quality of life  Motor vehicle safety  Water pollution  Pesticide controls  Business and public health  Consumer safety

11. November 2007 11 United States - Boundaries Land boundaries  Canada: 8,893 km  Mexico: 3,141 km  Total land boundary: 12,034 km Coastline  19,924 km Total boundaries: 31,958 km Population: 295,734,134 World’s third largest country by size and population

12. November 2007 12 Example of Port Traffic An example of traffic at a CBP land border port:  1,500 commercial vehicles per day  25,000 passenger vehicles per day  8,000 pedestrians per day

13. November 2007 13 Layered Enforcement

14. November 2007 14 Layered Enforcement Coordinated National Targeting Focus - National Targeting Center (NTC)  Integrates personnel from all DHS disciplines  Reviews information from databases to determine if potential terrorists are entering the US Legislative & Regulatory Initiatives  Manifest data required 24-hours before lading at foreign ports for all containers bound for U.S. seaports  Advance electronic data requirements for cargo shipped by air, truck and rail

15. November 2007 15 Layered Enforcement Partnerships  Container Security Initiative (CSI)  Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Detection Technologies  Identify abnormalities/anomalies  Examine cargo and people in non-intrusive ways Enhanced Automated Targeting  Automated tools that assist CBP in targeting  Provide advance knowledge of cargo, aircraft, vessels, and passengers

16. November 2007 16 Layered Enforcement Training (CBP Officers)  Attend a 15-week basic training program  Remain on trainee status for the first 2 years of employment  Undergo Field Training after basic  Undergo in service training  Attend specialized training  Receive firearms training

17. November 2007 17 We facilitate legitimate global trade  CBP processed more than $2 trillion in imported goods in fiscal year 2007, collecting $33 billion in revenue.  Under the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, participants who meet certain security standards are provided expedited processing benefits.  As part of the Secure Freight Initiative and the Container Security Initiative, CBP officers pre-screen shipping containers at major international seaports to prevent terrorist cargo from entering the U.S.  Trade and tariff laws are enforced by CBP import and entry specialists and other personnel to ensure a fair and competitive trade environment.  CBP maintains an aggressive and comprehensive intellectual property rights enforcement program.

18. November 2007 18 We are vigilant between the official border ports of entry to the U.S.  We have increased the number of personnel beyond the borders: Border Patrol agent staffing in fiscal year 2007 increased by 21 percent, from 12,349 to 14,923.  Border deterrence efforts are working. This year, Border Patrol agents reduced the number of apprehensions at the borders by 20 percent.  Border Patrol marijuana seizures are up by 36 percent, and cocaine seizures have risen 11 percent.

19. November 2007 19 SBInet is a border security tool  The Secure Border Initiative is transforming border management by integrating the right mix of personnel, infrastructure, technology, and rapid response capabilities into a comprehensive border protection system.  In partnership with an industry-led team, SBInet is creating a common operating picture for personnel by using integrated sensors and other interoperable technologies and systems to help agents detect, identify, classify and respond to illegal activities.

20. November 2007 20 We protect by air and sea  CBP Air and Marine is the world’s largest law enforcement air and marine force.  A&M uses the latest technology, including unmanned aircraft systems, to detect and prevent terrorism, drug smuggling, and human smuggling across U.S. borders.  In fiscal year 2007, A&M protected America from illegal drugs and currency, seizing or disrupting the flow of more than half a million pounds of illegal drugs and seizing $16 million during more than 80,000 flight hours flown.  This year, A&M also formed multi- agency and international partnerships to deter and combat the threat of illegal activity.

21. November 2007 21 We protect American agriculture  Agriculture specialists inspect ships, airplanes, vehicles, cargo, passengers, and their baggage for prohibited products that may carry pests and disease.  The products that agriculture specialists prevent from entering the U.S. pose a very real threat to American crops, natural forests, domestic plants and our animal production industry.  During fiscal year 2007, CBP agriculture specialists made 1.57 million agricultural interceptions (meats & plants that are prohibited entry into the U.S.). Through inspection of commodities and seized products, they found nearly 60,000 actionable or reportable plant pest interceptions.

22. November 2007 22 We are a world-class law enforcement agency, dedicated to excellence  Training: Anti-terrorism, firearms and tactical training, Leadership Center, Border Patrol Academy, CBP Academy  Intelligence: Cutting-edge analysis supporting anti- terrorism, narcotics and trade enforcement, and more  Professionalism: Core values, Pledge to Travelers, Customer Service Center

23. November 2007 23 We work with many partners.  Private sector/foreign  CSI: In 58 ports, covering 86 percent of U.S.- bound maritime containers  C-TPAT  FAST/SENTRI/NEXUS  International trade agreements  World Customs Organization  Travel and tourism groups support the model ports initiative  Public sector  Immigration and Customs Enforcement  Citizenship and Immigration Services  Department of State  Coast Guard  Federal Bureau of Investigation  Department of the Treasury  Department of Commerce  Department of Agriculture  Department of the Interior  State, local, and tribal LE agencies

24. November 2007 24 New technologies provide critical help  National Targeting Center  Non-intrusive inspection systems: X-ray and gamma imaging, rail gamma imaging, radiation portal monitors, radiation detection pagers  Sensors, video surveillance cameras, infrared devices and radiation detection devices to detect illegal border activity  Unmanned aerial systems

25. November 2007 25 We’ve come a long way since 2003…  Increased our personnel and infrastructure with more Border Patrol agents and the National Guard.  With SBI and SBInet, are finding the right mix of technology, personnel and infrastructure to protect our borders.  Merged and modernized our air fleet and marine resources.  With the World Customs Organization Framework, internationalized our strategy for securing and facilitating trade and travel.  Expanded the nation’s zone of physical and economic security using the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and the Container Security Initiative.  Modernized and expanded our IT and trade compliance systems.  Expanded our use of technology at the ports of entry.

26. November 2007 26 …and we seek to continually improve. Our Mission We are the guardians of our Nation’s borders. We are America’s frontline. We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders. We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror. We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation’s economic security through lawful international trade and travel. We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity and professionalism.

27. November 2007 27 We are committed to keeping America secure and prosperous.

28. Intellectual Property Rights Seizures

29. November 2007 29 IPR Seizures FY 2004-2008 Domestic Value of Seizures

30. November 2007 30 IPR Seizures FY 2004-2008 Number of Seizures

31. November 2007 31 IPR Border Enforcement Seizures  Fiscal Year (FY) 2008: $272.7 million in domestic value, a 38.6 percent increase  China accounted for 81 percent of the total seizures. Footwear was the top commodity seized  $62.5 million in IPR safety and security seizures (124 percent increase)

32. November 2007 32 Top Trading Partners Percentage Change by Value – FY 2008 vs. FY 2007 Trading PartnersFY 2008Percent of FY 2007Difference% Increase FY 2008Domestic Value Total ValueDomestic ValueFY08 vs. FY 07or Decrease China $ 221,661,57981% $ 158,082,597 $ 63,578,98240% India $ 16,258,3686% $ 855,231$ 15,403,1371801% Hong Kong $ 13,433,6065% $ 12,729,121 $ 704,4855% Taiwan $ 2,631,9801% $ 3,454,048 $ (822,068)23% Korea $ 1,028,348<1% $ 902,904 $ 125,44413% Dominican Republic $ 942,128<1% $ 23,261 $ 918,8673950% Pakistan $ 780,109<1% $ 2,530,545 $ 1,750,43669% Vietnam $ 747,567<1% $ 483,821 $ 263,74654% United Arab Emirates $ 658,626<1% $ 372,932 $ 285,69476% Indonesia $ 649,066<1% $ 96,753 $ 552,313570% All Others $ 13,937,5025% $ 17,223,164 $ (3,285,662)-19% Total Domestic Value of All IPR Seizures $ 272,728,879 $ 196,754,377 $ 75,974,50238% Total Number of Seizures 14,992 13,657 1,335 9%

33. November 2007 33 Top Commodities Seized Percentage Change by Value – FY 2008 vs. FY 2007 FY 2008 % of Total FY 2007Difference% Increase CommodityDomestic ValueValueDomestic ValueFY 08 vs. FY 07or Decrease Footwear $ 102,316,57738% $ 77,781,415 $ 24,535,16231% Handbags/Wallets/Backpacks $ 29,609,05311% $ 14,214,304 $ 15,394,749108% Pharmaceuticals $ 28,106,57810% $ 11,137,578 $ 16,969,000152% Wearing Apparel $ 25,119,580 9% $ 27,005,914 $ (1,886,334)-7% Consumer Electronics/Electrical Articles $ 22,997,685 8% $ 16,041,694 $ 6,955,99143% Sunglasses/Parts $ 7,919,385 3% $ 3,951,758 $ 3,967,627100% Computers/Technology Components $ 7,589,534 3% $ 9,336,893 $ (1,747,359)-18% Perfumes/Colognes $ 6,716,735 2% $ 1,201,193 $ 5,515,542459% Cigarettes $ 6,444,649 2% $ 583,349 $ 5,861,3001004% Media $ 5,967,332 2% $ 7,884,152 $ (1,916,820)-24% All Other Commodities $ 29,941,771 11% $ 27,616,127 $ 2,325,6448% Total Domestic Value of All IPR Seizures $ 272,728,879 $ 196,754,377 $ 75,974,50238% Total Number of Seizures14,992 13,6571,3359%

34. November 2007 34 Top Safety and Security Commodities Percentage Change by Value – FY 2008 vs. FY 2007 FY 2008 % of Total FY 2007Difference% Increase CommodityDomestic ValueValueDomestic ValueFY 08 vs. FY 07or Decrease Pharmaceuticals $ 28,106,57845% $ 11,137,578 $ 16,969,000152% Cigarettes $ 7,919,37513% $ 583,349 $ 7,336,0261258% Sunglasses $ 6,716,73511% $ 3,951,758 $ 2,764,97770% Electrical Articles $ 6,444,649 10% $ 4,087,060 $ 2,357,58958% Critical Technology Components $ 5,020,361 8% $ 4,491,316 $ 529,04512% Perfumes/Colognes $ 4,742,175 7% $ 1,201,193 $ 3,540,982295% Batteries $ 1,806,821 3% $ 913,428 $ 893,39398% Transportation/Parts $ 621,242 <1% $ 845,094$ (223,852)-26% All Others $ 1,157,356 1% $ 681,848 $ 475,50870% Total Domestic Value of All Import IPR Seizures $ 62,535,292 $ 27,892,624 $ 34,642,668124% Total Number of Seizures 1,950 1,295 65551% Electrical Articles includes power cords, lights, DVD players, etc. Critical Technology Components- previously named Computer Network Hardware/Integrated Circuits in FY 2007, includes networking equipment and semiconductor devices Transportation/Parts- previously named Automotive in FY 2007 All Others- includes detergent, bath tissue, and labels and packaging that would be applied to safety and security commodities