DHS has announced the formation of a Homeland Security Advisory Council Southwest Border Task Force comprised of national security experts to analyze the department’s efforts along the US-Mexico border and provide DHS secretary Janet Napolitano with advice and recommendations.
"This task force, comprised of law enforcement, elected officials and national security experts from around the country, will advise the department on key issues facing communities along the Southwest border," Napolitano said.
"I have asked this group to present me with concrete recommendations to address the complex challenges we face in this region, and their collective expertise will be a critical asset as we work to secure the border while facilitating legal travel and trade."
She asked the 20-member group to focus on ensuring rigorous inspections processes at ports of entry while facilitating commerce, and assessing the practical consequences of border violence and DHS’ response to communities along the Southwest border.
