U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its 2012-2016 Border Patrol Strategic Plan. The 2012-2016 Strategic Plan builds on the foundation of the 2004 National Border Patrol Strategy, which allowed for significant acquisition of personnel, technology, and infrastructure in support the Border Patrol’s mission. The 2012-2016 Border Patrol Strategic Plan intends to enhance the capabilities of the existing infrastructure and technology.

The Strategic Plan has two interrelated and interdependent goals:

Goal 1: Secure America’s Borders
“The U.S. Border Patrol plays a critical role in securing our Nation’s borders between Ports of Entry (POEs) against all threats. We approach this mission from a risk-based orientation, allowing the Border Patrol to apply Information, Integration and Rapid Response in the most targeted, effective, and efficient manner.”

Goal 2: Strengthen the Border Patrol
“To succeed in its border-security mission, the Border Patrol must continue to evolve and improve as an organization using Information, Integration and Rapid Response.”

The United States House of Representatives, Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security held a hearing on the new strategy titled: Measuring Border Security: U.S. Border Patrol’s New Strategic Plan and the Path Forward.

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