Assignment:
Directions: The United States Border Patrol Strategic Plan was implemented in 2012 and outlines several goals, objectives, strategies, programs, and initiatives that will be met by 2016:
The 2012-2016 Border Patrol Strategic Plan marks an important point in the growth and development of the U.S. Border Patrol. The Strategic Plan establishes an approach for the Border Patrol that is tailored to meet the challenges of securing a 21st century border against a variety of different threats and adversaries. The 2012-2016 Strategic Plan builds on the foundation of the 2004 National Border Patrol Strategy, which guided the acquisition and deployment of significant additional resources - personnel, technology, and infrastructure - to support execution of the Border Patrol's mission. (United States Customs and Border Protection, 2014)
Reflect on the CBP strategic plan and complete a one-two page paper answering the research questions below:
What are the two main goals of the United States Border Patrol Strategic Plan?
In 2004 the CBP's focus was resource-based, and in 2012 it is now a risk-based strategy. Why? What enhancements does this CBP plan have that the 2004 plan did not?
How do the goals and objectives outlined in the United States Border Patrol Strategic Plan help and prevent terrorists, terrorist weapons, and illegal immigrants from entering the United States through Canada and Mexico?
How can these different resources be used to conduct a real-world assessment on Canadian and Mexican border security?
Do you believe that there should be additions made to the 2012-2016 United States Border Patrol Strategic Plan? Why or why not?
Outline three different border patrol sectors.
How does the CBP fight narcoterrorism and transnational terrorism? Are there techniques and strategies efficient? Why or why not?