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DHS to inspect small boats, private jets
DHS is turning its attention to better screening of private boats and planes entering the U.S.; small boat inspection to begin with a pilot program in San Diego
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Longer waits, tighter scrutiny, along U.S. borders
Border agents along the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders are already rehearsing for January rule which which will require Americans to show a passport or other proof of citizenship to enter, or re-enter, the United States, resulting in delays and slowed commerce
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Senator: U.S. rail exceedingly vulnerable
Senator Joe Biden writes that during his own daily commute from Wilmington, Delaware, to Washington, D.C. he has observed many instances of lax rail securty; it is time to take the issue more seriously, he writes
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TSA adding black lights to screen passengers' ID cards
TSA expands program checking for forged ID by installing black lights and magnifying lenses to 1,300 specially trained screeners who check suspicious IDs in the ticket lines
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U.S., Canada expands program for frequent cross-border travelers
Many residents of towns and cities near the U.S.-Canada border cross the border for shopping and recreation; 132,000 of them have already registered for a program which makes crossing the border easier
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First 5,000 port employees register for TWIC
TWIC, an identification card program designed to enhance port security, has been plagued by delays cost overruns, but it is here at alst; two days ago, Wilmington, Delaware port employees were the first to register
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U.S. sea services in first unified, comprehensive maritime strategy
Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard author unified maritime strategy explaining the comprehensive role of the sea services in an era of increased globalization and change
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TSA commits to tighten security at non-U.S. repair shops
There more than U.S.- licensed 700 repair shops around the world — licensed, that is, to do repair and maintenance work on American commercial planes; trouble is, these shops have shoddy security that makes them vulnerable to terrorists; Congress wants TSA to change that
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TSA tests new technologies for passengers requiring second scanning
Passengers going through Phoenix may have to worry not only about lost luggage, but also about revealing images of their bodies, as TSA is set to test new scanning technologies
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U.S.-Mexico border fence on hold
Court temporarily halts building of U.S.-Mexico border fence, agreeing with environmental groups that U.S. government may have ignored or overlooked environmental impact study requirements
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EU hopes to tap into oceans' potential
Proud maritime history of member states notwithstanding, the European Union waited until last week to adopt a uniform, comprehensive maritime policy for the EU
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French social scientists criticize plans for immigration institute
The French government’s decision to create a powerful institute for research on immigration and integration has sparked bitter controversy; social scientists argue the institute will proivde patina of academic respectability to anti-immigration policies
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Court delays implementation of DHS no-match rule
The agricultural, hospitality, and construction sectors are relieved as judge delays implementation of DHS no-match rule
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Shippers slow to adopt RFID technology
The ISO has finally released a standard based on active RFID, but many users prefer passive RFID, or none at all; in the absence of DHS mandate, adoption will likely be slow
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The long view
Calls Grow for U.S. to Counter Chinese Control, Influence in Western Ports
Experts say Washington should consider buying back some ports, offer incentives to allies to decouple from China.