CBP & USCG Collaborative Efforts
Tackling Industry Concerns
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Industry Feedback/Issues
ƒ Frequency and redundancy of inspections/boardings.
ƒ Consistent application of examination and boarding policy.
ƒ Appropriate interactions with maritime professionals.
ƒ Maritime security requires cooperation and partnership.
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Official Presentation
July 2005
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CBP/USCG Collaboration
ƒ CBP and USCG Charter, creating the Senior Guidance Team
(SGT), was signed by the CBP Commissioner and USCG
Commandant in July, 2006
ƒ Purpose of the SGT is to oversee current and future CBP/USCG
joint initiatives designed to improve the near and long-term
effectiveness of both agencies.
SGT approved Working Groups
ƒ Container Security Initiative (CSI) – International Ship and
Port Facility (ISPS) Code Compliance Initiative
ƒ Small Boat Enforcement Strategy
ƒ Joint Operations Centers
ƒ Joint Boarding Initiative
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Official Presentation
July 2005
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Joint Boarding Initiative & Activities
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CBP Commissioner and USCG Commandant approved the national
implementation of the following five collaborative efforts nationwide in
November, 2006:
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Information Sharing – Both agencies will share relevant info/intel that
could lead to a joint enforcement initiative
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Joint Vessel Targeting - Co-located maritime targeting unit, daily
interagency targeting briefings
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Dual-Agency Vessel Boardings - When risk factors warrant a boarding
by both CBP & USCG, a dual-agency boarding team will be used.
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Training – Agencies will meet & exchange curriculums & local training
opportunities. Such as boarding practices, fraudulent document ID, etc.
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Professional Exchange – 90 day officer exchange program in order to
familiarize both agencies with operational protocol and procedures.
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Official Presentation
July 2005
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Boarding/Examination Programs
USCG High Interest Vessel
(HIV) Program
ƒ HIV: Any vessel intending to enter a
U.S. port that may pose a high
relative security risk to the port.
ƒ Security Boardings: Boardings by an
armed boarding team to deter acts of
terrorism.
Port State Control Program
CBP Boarding Program
ƒ Enforcement – Targeted for
enforcement operations
ƒ Compliance – Ensure compliance
with CBP enforced laws/regulations.
ƒ Random Verification – Ensure
compliance with laws involving
passengers, crew, cargo, ship’s
stores, and vessel itself
ƒ Examinations that ensure foreign vessels
comply with international conventions
and U.S Laws & Regulations.
ƒ Deferred Service – CBP determines
time/place. May be intensive or
general inspection.
ƒ MTSA, ISPS & PSC
* All CBP Boarding Officers armed.
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Official Presentation
July 2005
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Positive Policy Impact
ƒ HIV - revised (June 07)
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ƒNo double jeopardy for Certain
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ƒCOTP flexibility to downgrade
Total Number HIVs (2007): 1189
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ƒ PSC - revised (June 07)
ƒSmarter targeting
ƒFewer random boardings
ƒModification to targeting rules =
less redundancy (LPOC rules)
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Consistent Application of Examination and
Boarding Policy
ƒ Expanded Curriculum at CG School Houses
¾Maritime Law Enforcement Academy: New Security Boarding
Course
¾Training Center Yorktown: New Port State Control Course and
Expanded Personal Qualification Standards
ƒ CG/CBP Training Collaboration
¾Joint training courses offered at Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center
ƒ Exploring Computer Based Training Solutions
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Official Presentation
July 2005
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Interactions with Maritime Professionals
ƒ Risk-based vs. Intelligence/Threat Driven vs. Regulatory Compliance
¾Different composition, outfitting & procedures
ƒ Courtesy/Respect for Maritime Professionals
¾Resident and Non-Resident Training
ƒ Ensure Policy is Informed by Industry
¾Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security & Stewardship
¾Council of Maritime Advisors to Commandant
¾National Level Coordinating Committees
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Official Presentation
July 2005
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Maritime Security Cooperation and
Partnership
ƒ “We will reinvigorate industry partnerships, improve mariner
credentialing services, bolster inspector and investigator capacity,
improve technical competencies, and expand rulemaking capability to
ensure that we meet current and future industry needs.” – Admiral
Allen, Commandant, USCG
ƒ Area Security Committees – mandated by law (MTSA in 2002)
ƒ Gaps?
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Official Presentation
July 2005
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Questions?
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard