Port of Entry – People Screening Fact Sheet

The Port of Entry – People Screening program is a multi-year effort within the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate that will increase Customs and Border Protection’s capability to expedite and strengthen the screening of travelers entering the United States. This program analyzes current operations and implements technologies and process enhancements to existing airport operations. The program recommends approaches and implements improvements in processes and/or technologies for cost-effective and integrated biometric, biographic, or other capabilities to support transformation of the inspection process and facilitate increased travel and tourism.