This change in travel document requirements is the result of recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission that Congress subsequently passed into law in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
"What we do have to do is identify and prioritize risks -- understanding the threat, the vulnerability and the consequence. " Michael Chertoff, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
The Administration announced its intention to work with Congress to reform the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) thereby strengthening security and facilitating international allies' ability to join the program.
"Agricultural pests and diseases are a threat to U.S. food crops and livestock," said Jeffrey Grode, executive director for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Programs and Liaison Office.
Backscatter will be able to detect non-metallic devices and objects as well as weapons and/or other harmful objects that a passenger may be carrying on his or her person.
The IDS Joint Mission Experimentation Environment, or JMEE, is designed to serve as a strategic focal point for the design and testing of solution concepts.
The Army Chemical Corps' 21,000 soldiers remain trained and ready to protect the nation and its armed forces from nuclear, chemical, biological, and radiological threats.
The newest GE CTX explosives-detection system enhances performance and delivers first on-board sensor-fusion capability for the screening of checked baggage.
This unique combination of capabilities under the company's Savi Group will accelerate the development of turn-key solutions for government and commercial customers to make their supply chains more efficient, dynamically responsive, and secure.
The program will reduce the risk of security threats to the transportation system and help prevent unlawful interference with the marine transportation system.
