DHS has released its first unified department strategy to guide policy and operations along the U.S.-Canada border, saying the strategy would provide a framework for enhancing security and resiliency while expediting trade and travel throughout the northern border region.
The strategy identifies three key goals: deterring and preventing terrorism and smuggling, trafficking, and illegal immigration; safeguarding and encouraging the efficient flow of lawful trade, travel, and immigration; and, ensuring community resiliency before, during, and after terrorist attacks and other disasters.
DHS said it would leverage resources to improve information sharing and analysis within DHS, as well as with key partners to accomplish the goals.
The department said it also would enhance coordination of joint interdictions and investigations, deploy technologies to aid joint security efforts along the border, and continue to update infrastructure to facilitate travel and trade.
