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CBP Has Improved Southwest Border Technology, but Significant Challenges Remain

Executive Summary

We determined that, in response to Executive Order 13767, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented new tools and technologies that have enhanced Border Patrol’s surveillance capabilities and efficiency along the southwest border. We made three recommendations to improve CBP’s border technology, enhance situational awareness of the southwest border, and address potential IT security vulnerabilities. CBP concurred with all three recommendations.

Report Number

OIG-21-21

Issue Date

02/23/2021