Drug Trafficking:
Responsibilities for Developing Narcotics Detection Technologies
T-NSIAD-97-192: Published: Jun 25, 1997. Publicly Released: Jun 25, 1997.
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GAO discussed federal agencies' efforts to develop technologies for detecting narcotics, focusing on: (1) responsibilities of those agencies primarily involved in developing narcotics detection technologies; (2) differences in views between the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the U.S. Customs Service in developing and deploying these technologies; and (3) opportunities to strengthen federal detection technology development efforts.
GAO noted that: (1) ONDCP, Customs, the Department of Defense (DOD), and the Office of Management Budget (OMB) are primarily responsible for coordinating or developing narcotics detection technologies; (2) however, ONDCP and Customs have differing views on the need for various detection technologies; (3) for example, ONDCP and Customs have differing views regarding the types of technologies needed along the southwest border; (4) these differing views should be resolved as they work with other agencies in preparing a long-term technology development plan; and (5) at a minimum, the technology plan should address: (a) a methodology for transitioning technologies from development to deployment; (b) the status of the automated targeting system's development as the first line of defense against drug trafficking; (c) the best technologies for detecting drugs in empty trucks; (d) the capabilities of the high-energy X-ray system for its ability to detect narcotics concealed in fully loaded cargo containers; and (e) the possible use of explosive detection technologies for detecting drugs in a seaport environment.
Sep 5, 2018
Law Enforcement:
Few Individuals Denied Firearms Purchases Are Prosecuted and ATF Should Assess Use of Warning Notices in Lieu of ProsecutionsGAO-18-440: Published: Sep 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 5, 2018.-
Native American Youth:
Involvement in Justice Systems and Information on Grants to Help Address Juvenile DelinquencyGAO-18-591: Published: Sep 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 5, 2018.
Jul 18, 2018
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DNA Evidence:
Preliminary Observations on DOJ's DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Grant ProgramGAO-18-651T: Published: Jul 18, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 18, 2018.
Jul 16, 2018
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Office of Special Counsel:
Actions Needed to Improve Processing of Prohibited Personnel Practice and Whistleblower Disclosure CasesGAO-18-400: Published: Jun 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 16, 2018.
Jun 27, 2018
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
Progress and Challenges in Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Law Enforcement PersonnelGAO-18-487: Published: Jun 27, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 27, 2018.
May 31, 2018
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Federal Judiciary:
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Should Ensure Financial Disclosure Redaction Reports Are Submitted to Congress AnnuallyGAO-18-406: Published: May 31, 2018. Publicly Released: May 31, 2018.
May 17, 2018
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Illicit Opioids:
Office of National Drug Control Policy and Other Agencies Need to Better Assess Strategic EffortsGAO-18-569T: Published: May 17, 2018. Publicly Released: May 17, 2018.
Apr 18, 2018
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Immigration Courts:
Observations on Restructuring Options and Actions Needed to Address Long-Standing Management ChallengesGAO-18-469T: Published: Apr 18, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 18, 2018.
Apr 12, 2018
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Illicit Opioids:
While Greater Attention Given to Combating Synthetic Opioids, Agencies Need to Better Assess their EffortsGAO-18-205: Published: Mar 29, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 12, 2018.
Mar 20, 2018
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office:
Observations on the Covered Business Method Patent Review ProgramGAO-18-451T: Published: Mar 20, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 20, 2018.
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