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Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Vermont Federal Executives Association July 26, 2013. Strategic Plan Overview. The 2012-2016 Strategic Plan is a risk-based approach to border security. It focuses on using: Information Integration Rapid Response.
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Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection Vermont Federal Executives Association July 26, 2013
Strategic Plan Overview The 2012-2016 Strategic Plan is a risk-based approach to border security. It focuses on using: Information Integration Rapid Response Two goals: Secure America’s Borders Strengthen the Border Patrol Information Rapid Response Integration
Swanton Sector Overview Swanton Sector (SWB) Employees: 352 Agents: 310 8 BP stations 24,000 square miles (Spans the Northern District of NY, Vermont and New Hampshire) 295 miles of International boundary 92 water border OAM (Plattsburgh) Employees:35 Air Interdiction agents: 21 Aviation Enforcement agents: 3 (Air support within Swanton Sector originates from Plattsburgh Air Branch) Border Patrol Overview
Of Canada’s 34 million residents, 90% live within 100 miles of US/Canadian border, 60 % reside north of Swanton Sector AOR
Operating Environment • Lake Memphremagog - Newport Station • Lake Champlain – Champlain/Swanton • Akwesasne - Massena Station • St. Lawrence River – Massena • and Ogdensburg Stations Border Patrol Overview
Operating Environment • Special Operations Group • Sector BORTAC Unit • ATV Units • Marine Units • Air Operations • Patrol K-9 Border Patrol Overview
Integration • Federal State, Local, Tribal agencies • US Attorneys’ Office • Agents detailed to Taskforces • JTTF, DEA, ATF, ICE • Targeted Enforcement • Tribal Liaison/partnership 12
Any Questions? QUESTIONS?