Assessment of CBP Training Materials on Border Searches of Electronic Devices

In August 2009, Secretary Napolitano issued new directives regarding searches of electronic media at the border. In coordination with the release of the directives, the Privacy Office, Customs and Border Protection, and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties were instructed to assess the Customs and Border Protection training materials and course matter on the border search of electronic devices. This report presents a summary of this joint review.