CBP_Brief_for_DHS_Industry_Day_-_30_Jun_2015.pdf

30 Jun 2015

DHS S&T Studies and Analysis Industry Day

Perspective from CBP Matthew Davies Assistant Commissioner, Acquisition Policy Office of Technology Innovation and Acquisition

June 30, 2015

CBP’s Dual Missions

Security

• Stop terrorism

• Prevent illegal entry

• Block drug & human smuggling

• Prevent agricultural disease

• Secure national events

• Assist with disaster relief

Facilitation

• Collect customs revenue

• Process incoming travelers

• Inspect imports

• Stop counterfeits

• Allow legitimate travel and trade to flow freely

Current Focus

• Technology:

– Surveillance of the border

– Non-intrusive inspection of people and things

– Data analytics and integration

– Biometrics

• People:

– Workforce Staffing Models

– Interaction with technology (innovation)

– Mobility

• Infrastructure

– Fences

– Roads

– Communication

Future Focus

• Identification of new technology opportunities

• Tighter linkage of technology to outcomes

• Increased emphasis on biometrics

• Optimization of personnel / technology / infrastructure mix

HSOAC FFRDC Value Potential

• Identification of effectiveness measures

– Border security

– Trade and travel facilitation

– Statistics-based analysis and conclusions

– Metrics

• Cost-benefit analysis of investments

– Prediction of mission impact

– Identification of most cost-effective alternatives

• Data analysis

– Influence of policies, investments, assets on mission performance

• System design

We are the guardians of our Nation’s borders.

We are America’s frontline.

We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders.

We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror.

We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation’s economic security through lawful international trade and travel.

We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity and professionalism.