Border and Transportation Security : Possible New Directions and Policy Options.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Border security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (24 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Examines possible new approaches to and policy options regarding border and transportation security (BTS) functions of DHS. Discusses role of BTS in homeland security, complexity of border security issues, and current and potential BTS policy options, including staff authentication, improved screening of passengers, cargo, and transportation systems, access control, security en route/asset tracking, and multilayered or similar measures that cut across transportation modes and points of system vulnerabilities.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Border and Transportation Security

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