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The Hunt: CBP's more complicated mission
The arrest of Faisal Shahzad is a sign of things to come says CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin.
Tags: Federal Drive , The Hunt , DHS , Alan Bersin , JJ Green
DHS installs new security measures on the border
The new, border-wide use of the Predator aircraft marks an unprecedented amount of resources directed to the southwest. Michael Kostelnik, the Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Air and Marine for Customs and Border Protection explains.
Tags: Federal Drive , DHS , management , technology , security , drones , Predator-B Unmanned Aerial Systems , Michael Kostelnik , border security
NIST finalizes Smart Grid cyber guidelines
CBP lax in controlling cybersecurity
Tags: Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , NIST , Smart Grid
CBP returns to TV for season 2 of 'Border Wars'
You can follow the officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection as they scour the inhospitable landscape at one of the busiest border crossings in the country, seeking to fight terrorism and intercept illegal entrants from the air, on the ground and at the ports of entry. Details from CBP's Bill Anthony.
Tags: Federal Drive , Border Wars , National Geographic Channel , reality TV , public relations , Bill Anthony , newsstand , Suzanne Kubota , management , lessons learned
OFPP sees millions in taming cell phone contracts
Most agencies do not have an accurate inventory of how many devices they are paying for or how much those devices are being used. Officials estimate the government could save as much as $200 million a year by improving the management and optimization of contracts for wireless devices. The administration plans to revive the wireless communications strategic sourcing initiative.
Tags: contracting , management , Jack Kelly , Russ Peery , Sandy Hall , Rebel McFertridge , OMB , OFPP , GSA , CDC , FedScoop , iSYS , Jin Kang , strategic sourcing , wireless communications , TEMS , Jason Miller
Cool Jobs: CBP employees fight elements to keep data flowing
Field technology officers must fix hardware and software no matter the hazard, even if it's hundreds of feet up on a tower or on a snow covered mountain top. Employees need to be physically fit and technically skilled to perform the duties. CBP counts on these employees to keep the systems working to monitor and protect the borders.
Tags: Cool Jobs in Government , management , DeValon Lawrence , Don Ealy , border security , Jason Miller
Critical tests to decide future of DHS's virtual fence
CBP to implement and evaluate technologies at two sites in Arizona this year to see how well SBINet works and whether to continue deploying the technology. These tests are part of Secretary Napolitano's assessment of SBINet's value. Lawmakers remain pessimistic that the program can get back on track.
Tags: technology , Mark Borkowski , Chris Carney , Henry Cuellar , Randy Hite , House Homeland Security Committee , DHS , GAO , Boeing , border security , SBINet , Jason Miller
NTEU files motion to end internship program
Employee union claims agencies have abused their privileges and OPM has done nothing to stop them. NTEU says the Federal Career Internship Program flies in the face of merit system hiring principles.
Tags: Pay & Benefits , OPM , IRS , DHS FDIC , NTEU , Colleen Kelley , internship program , FCIP
What are the realities of the virtual fence?
A project designed during the Bush Administration to stem the flow of illegal immigration across the U.S.-Mexican border has now fallen on hard times, and formerly supportive lawmakers are now hinting of a dim future for the virtual fence. Thad Bingel, a former Chief of Staff at Customs and Border Protection, explains what's at stake.
Tags: management , DHS , SBINet , virtual fence , Thad Bingel
Senators suggest scrapping virtual fence
The virtual fence, better known as SBInet, was originally proposed by the Bush Administration to monitor the southern U.S. border with Mexico. But now, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are quickly losing patience with a project that has had a troubled history, while hemorrhaging hundreds of millions of dollars in costs.
Tags: management , DHS , Alan Bersin , Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs , Joseph Lieberman , John McCain , Jon Kyl , Janet Napolitano , Max Cacas
