Customs and INS:
Information on Inspection, Infrastructure, Traffic Flow, and Security Matters at the Detroit Port of Entry
GAO-02-595R: Published: Apr 22, 2002. Publicly Released: Apr 22, 2002.
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Concerns have been raised about the effects of heightened security at two border crossings in Detroit--the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. In the wake of September 11, the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) increased the number and thoroughness of inspections and questioned all bridge and tunnel travelers, leading to truck wait times that exceeded 10 hours. To decrease wait times, Customs and INS extended shifts, curtailed vacations, brought in more staff, and obtained help from the National Guard and local law enforcement. The U.S. and Canadian governments have agreed in principle to a plan to make the border more secure without impeding traffic flow and trade. In addition to increasing personnel and improving technology, officials are considering pre-approval of low-risk traffic and reverse inspections.
Oct 11, 2018
Coast Guard Acquisitions:
Lessons Learned to Inform Coast Guard and NOAA Shipbuilding EffortsGAO-19-147T: Published: Oct 11, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 11, 2018.
Sep 21, 2018
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Chemical Terrorism:
A Strategy and Implementation Plan Would Help DHS Better Manage Fragmented Chemical Defense Programs and ActivitiesGAO-18-562: Published: Aug 22, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 21, 2018.
Sep 19, 2018
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Homeland Security:
Clearer Roles and Responsibilities for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans and Workforce Planning Would Enhance Its EffectivenessGAO-18-590: Published: Sep 19, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2018.
Sep 6, 2018
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Homeland Security Grant Program:
Additional Actions Could Further Enhance FEMA's Risk-Based Grant Assessment ModelGAO-18-354: Published: Sep 6, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 6, 2018.
Sep 4, 2018
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Coast Guard Acquisitions:
Polar Icebreaker Program Needs to Address Risks before Committing ResourcesGAO-18-600: Published: Sep 4, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 4, 2018. -
Department of Homeland Security:
Components Could Improve Monitoring of the Employee Misconduct Process [Reissued with revisions on Sep. 4, 2018.]GAO-18-405: Published: Jul 31, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 30, 2018.
Aug 16, 2018
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Criminal Alien Statistics:
Information on Incarcerations, Arrests, Convictions, Costs, and RemovalsGAO-18-433: Published: Jul 17, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 16, 2018.
Aug 14, 2018
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Nonimmigrant Visas:
Outcomes of Applications and Changes in Response to 2017 Executive ActionsGAO-18-608: Published: Aug 7, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 14, 2018.
Aug 8, 2018
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Critical Infrastructure Protection:
DHS Should Take Actions to Measure Reduction in Chemical Facility Vulnerability and Share Information with First RespondersGAO-18-538: Published: Aug 8, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 8, 2018. -
DHS Acquisitions:
Additional Practices Could Help Components Better Develop Operational RequirementsGAO-18-550: Published: Aug 8, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 8, 2018.
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