Executive Summary: 15 Steps to Better Border Security: Reducing America's Southern Exposure
The 9/11 attacks raised concerns over the security of U.S. borders.In response, the Bush Administration employed additional BorderPatrol agents, deployed new technologies at the border, and erectedphysical barriers. The Obama Administration should continue thesemeasures by increasing training capabilities, supporting SBInet,encouraging states to enter into Section 287 (g) compacts, and tocreate State Defense Forces in order to promote citizenparticipation in border security.
United States Jena Baker Mcneill Shelby Cullom Davis Institute For International Bush Administration Heritage Foundation Merida Initiative
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