CBP
Biometrics are now a ‘bedrock’ of traveler identification, CBP official says
Federal agencies are increasingly relying on facial recognition to verify the identities of U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, with Customs and Border Protection poised to expand use of its Mobile Passport Control app so travelers can help streamline the verification process.
CBP expands facial recognition for non-citizens at borders
U.S. citizens can opt out of the facial recognition process, which CBP intends to expand to all air, sea and land ports.
DHS releases new mobile app pushing migrants to self-deport
The Trump administration’s new Customs and Border Protection app replaces a version that allowed migrants to schedule asylum appointments at U.S. ports of entry.
AI can enhance border security but won’t close workforce gap, lawmakers say
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is facing a “major shortfall” of about 5,000 personnel, according to Rep. Lou Correa, D-Calif.
House Democrats say they’re still concerned with CBP One
The app is part of the administration’s push to encourage migrants to use legal pathways to enter the U.S.
Tech questions at the border
Critics say the Customs and Border Protection app CBP One is glitchy and unfair to migrants.
Autonomous tech featured in Senate border and foreign aid bill
The Senate’s proposed $118 billion immigration and foreign aid package includes more than $260 million to deploy emerging technologies to secure the border.
Priming the workforce is key to future AI efforts, federal IT leaders say
One agency tech leader is urging IT workers inside government and out to "get into the shallow end of the AI swimming pool" and experiment with the new tools.
What are agencies doing with AI? A bipartisan Senate duo wants to know.
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, sent letters to three federal agencies probing into their use of artificial intelligence systems.
CBP: RFID doesn't work if you're in the wrong line
IT can accomplish only so much, Customs and Border Protection finds as it focuses on the human factor.
IG, Border Protection debate consolidation's benefits
Should the CBP use the Coast Guard's aviation logistics system or buy its own? The agency and DHS's IG disagree.
Border patrol drone program plagued with problems
Customs and Border Protection's drone surveillance program lacks a consistent budget and isn't well planned, audit finds.
Customs and Border Protection not taking privacy seriously, audit says
Customs and Border Protection collects millions of pieces of information on travelers each year, but has only a part-time privacy officer.
Border Patrol relies on data analysis in new strategic plan
The Border Patrol describes a "whole-of-government" approach, reduces need for fences and agents.
Technology plays smaller role in new border patrol strategy
The Border Patrol, following the failure of SBINet, reduces its reliance on technology in new strategy.
CBP snafu exposes proprietary information
Customs and Border Protection took down documents included in a solicitation for the "virtual border fence" project that may have included proprietary contractor information.
Border Patrol and ICE data systems not working together, IG says
Stovepiped data systems are contributing to tensions in the operational relationship between the Border Patrol and ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit.
DHS demands turnkey-ready border system
The Homeland Security Department is giving a strong warning to vendors about its needs for the next phase of border surveillance technology strategy.
Border Protection Commissioner resigns
Customs and Border Protection Commission Alan Bersin, never confirmed by the Senate, is resiging Dec. 30.
DHS changes approach to border technology
The Homeland Security Department is developing 'capability-based' purchasing framework.
