Homeland Security
Title | Homeland Security PDF eBook |
Author | Richard M. Stanna |
Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2007-08 |
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ISBN | 9781422315569 |
Summarizes GAO¿s work on the Dept. of Homeland Security¿s (DHS) efforts to implement the U.S. Visitor & Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program at air, sea, & land ports of entry (POE). US-VISIT is designed to collect, maintain, & share data on selected foreign nationals entering & exiting the U.S. at air, sea, & land POEs. These data, including biometric identifiers like digital fingerprints, are to be used to screen persons against watch lists, verify identities, & record arrival & departure. This testimony addresses DHS¿s efforts to: implement US-VISIT entry capability; implement US-VISIT exit capability; & resolve long-standing mgmt. challenges that could impair DHS¿s ability to effectively implement the US-VISIT program. Charts & tables.
Homeland Security US-VISIT Program Faces Operational Technological and Management Challenges
Title | Homeland Security US-VISIT Program Faces Operational Technological and Management Challenges PDF eBook |
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Homeland Security
Title | Homeland Security PDF eBook |
Author | United States Government Accountability Office |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2018-01-20 |
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ISBN | 9781983987595 |
Homeland Security: US-VISIT Program Faces Operational, Technological, and Management Challenges
US-VISIT Program Faces Operational, Technological, and Management Challenges
Title | US-VISIT Program Faces Operational, Technological, and Management Challenges PDF eBook |
Author | Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security |
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Pages | 39 |
Release | 2007 |
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This testimony summarizes GAO's work on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to implement the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program at air, sea, and land ports of entry (POE). US-VISIT is designed to collect, maintain, and share data on selected foreign nationals entering and exiting the United States at air, sea, and land POEs. These data, including biometric identifiers like digital fingerprints, are to be used to screen persons against watch lists, verify identities, and record arrival and departure. This testimony addresses DHS's efforts to (1) implement US-VISIT entry capability, (2) implement US-VISIT exit capability, and (3) resolve longstanding management challenges that could impair DHS's ability to effectively implement the US-VISIT program. GAO analyzed DHS and US-VISIT documents, interviewed program officials, and visited 21 land POEs with varied traffic levels on both borders.
Homeland Security
Title | Homeland Security PDF eBook |
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Pages | 35 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Biometric identification |
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Border Security
Title | Border Security PDF eBook |
Author | United States Government Accountability Office |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2017-10-04 |
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ISBN | 9781976399862 |
This testimony summarizes a December 2006 GAO report on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to implement the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program at land ports of entry (POE). US-VISIT is designed to collect, maintain, and share data on selected foreign nationals entering and exiting the United States at air, sea, and land POEs. These data, including biometric identifiers like digital fingerprints, are to be used to screen persons against watch lists, verify identities, and record arrival and departure. This testimony addresses DHS's efforts to (1) implement US-VISIT entry capability, (2) implement US-VISIT exit capability, and (3) define how US-VISIT fits with other emerging border security initiatives. GAO analyzed DHS and US-VISIT documents, interviewed program officials, and visited 21 land POEs with varied traffic levels on both borders.
Homeland Security some progress made, but many challenges remain on U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program : report to congressional committees.
Title | Homeland Security some progress made, but many challenges remain on U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program : report to congressional committees. PDF eBook |
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Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Pages | 142 |
Release | 2004 |
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ISBN | 1428931147 |