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DHS/CBP/PIA-054 Laboratory Information Network (LIN)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate (LSSD) owns and operates the Laboratory Information Network (LIN) system. Laboratory analysts use the LIN web application for tracking and storing information related to analysis requests, test results, and laboratory reports supporting CBP trade and forensic investigations.

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S&T Fact Sheet: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Modernization Program Life Cycle Cost Estimate Update

S&T supported the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Life Cycle Cost Estimate update, which boosts transparency and planning.

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S&T Impact: Borders & Ports of Entry

S&T supports border and port of entry security with technology and knowledge products that improve the nation’s ability to detect, interdict and prosecute illegal activity.

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Written testimony of CBP Commissioner for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Border Security, Commerce and Travel: Commissioner McAleenan’s Vision for the Future of CBP”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan addresses CBP’s ongoing efforts to keep the nation safe and his priority strategies for enhancing those efforts.

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Snapshot: How Coastal Surveillance Could Benefit from Enterprise Information Sharing

Today, the Integrated Maritime Domain Enterprise - Coastal Surveillance System (IMDE-CSS) has evolved well beyond the initial information-gathering requirement into an information-sharing capability.

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DHS/CBP/PIA-051 Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) developed the Automated Passport Control (APC) and Mobile Passport Control (MPC) programs to streamline the processing of eligible travelers entering the United States.

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Snapshot: S&T Uses AI to Predict Criminal Aircraft

http://scienceCurrently, the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is developing a Predictive Threat Model (PTM) to help CBP’s Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) more quickly and efficiently identify and stop nefarious aircraft.

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Expert Recommendations Memo Concerning Suicide Prevention

CRCL conducted an investigation into attempted and successful suicides while in CBP custody. CRCL's onsite investigations occurred on March 28, 2017, and April 4-5, 2017, at the Brownsville Port of Entry, Marfa Border Patrol Station, Marfa Border Patrol Checkpoint, Rio Grande Valley Centralized Processing Center, and the McAllen Station Processing Center. As part of the review, CRCL reviewed policies and procedures of the Office of Field Operations  and U.S. Border Patrol  as they relate to suicide prevention and engaged the assistance of a subject matter expert in the field of suicide prevention in a custodial environment.

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Recommendations Memo to CBP Concerning Rio Grande Valley Sector U.S. Border Patrol Stations

This memorandum documents the actions of CRCL with regard to Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Stations and provides recommendations to CBP.

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DHS/CBP/PIA-045 Assaults and Use of Force Reporting System (AUFRS)

The Assaults and Use of Force Reporting System (AUFRS) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) web-based application that allows all CBP components to record and track incidents involving assaults against CBP employees, use of force incidents, reportable firearms discharges, and vehicle pursuits by CBP law enforcement agents and officers (CBP LEO).