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KQOPS 5G/2.2 Office of tas Conanissicnsr
August 21,1998
/!/ A
MEMORANDUM FORTHE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM:
cr>
Doris Meissner " Commissioner . " . . Immigration and Naturalization Service. Ray Kelly . Commissioner •• f . United'States Customs Serv^re"
1
^ .
•SUBJECT:
Pmpo'salr
PURPOSE:
To lay out a strategic pla^ldeyeloped with Ihe United States Customs Service(USCS), for increased cooperation effons on' Southwest Border (SWB) interdictions of drugs; illegal aliens, and other connaband.
-fig^:.;i trritiative (BCD
TIMETABLE:
.
SYNOPSIS:... .
Pjnia^.'fiiJjtast eight mpjoj^lininigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and USCS have built astrbag platform of cooperation ba^ed on six core . initiaiives, The'succcss of these imtiatrve? now forms ti?e basis for a shared strategic vision: To .create 2 seamless .process at and between land bonier Ports-<>f-Entry (POEs) by building a comprehensive, integrated border 7 management system'ttiateffectiveiy achieves, the mission of each agency. This strategic plan gives direction to those efforts over the next five Years.,-
:
FY1998 ThrougttFY 2003
•
. •
EXS007-0084
-2-
Bordsr Coordination Isiiiatiyes
.
•
••
Six joint border initiatives "will expand cooperation snd coordination along the SWB: '*
Port SSf aaagement Modeir We will implement the successful Port. Management Mode! (PMMfc developed at San Ysidro POE, at all major land POEs. The port management model is a successful process that combines enforcement, 'tramc . management, and community partnerships. This model-is the cornerstone for expanding the border coordination, initiatives,, which will enhance port leadership^ community support, managed traffic, and enforcement results.
" *"
" lateJfigeice: -.We will expand joint INS/USCS Intelligence Collection arid Analysis Teaas (ICATs) at major border. locations. i
. *
'
.
'
.. Investigations: Adopt .a unified hrvestigatiye approach for SWB. seizures, capitalizing on controlled deliveries and feeding all investigative and intelligence results to the ICATs for dissemination to border agencies' field units. •' ' '..' • ' ' ' Technology: The INS and USCS will develop and deploy existing systems to Jsujpp^it INS/BP/USCS systems and share research and development (R&Dj. . .. . * ' . f •' Communications: The INS and USCS will promote an interoperable, secure, joint. wireless connnunicaJions system to support IMS/Border Patrol (BPyUSCS. - . '.
* '.' * * ; -.
"
-
• Aviation and Marine: We win develop a border-wide coordinated air and marine : interdiction capability.
Border CoordLjeaipn Action Plans The INS and USCS will implement clearfy defined, aggressive joint actions through" each of the six initiatives as described in the attached paper. While these initiatives represent the initial 'focus of the BCI efforts, both agencies agree to expand the coordination process into other areas such as outbound 'enforcement programs .and. entry-exit controls for aliens. As the coordinated plan progresses, we will ensure coordination with all other relevant agencies,1 local communities, and others as appropriate. . '
EXS007-0085
.-3-
NationalRcn-OstMeeilsg for Field Managers
.
The BCI will be rolled out to INS and USCS field managers at a meeting in Washington, DC, in mid-September 1998. Among others, file Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury, and Commissioners of INS and USCS win speak before the group. The field manager groop would include all SWB INS and USCS Port Directors, Special Agenrs-in-Chsrge, and Chief Patrol Agents. Border Coordination Initiatives Training . . . An-in-depth joint training program, including a training mantfal, that describes the BCI iniriatiyesin some detail will be prepared. In September. 1998, joint training reams will be established and deployed. AH field managers win be trained by. the end of &e calendar year and expected to hnplement the initiatives according to the agreed upon schedules and dates included in this package. Strnctare for Border Coordination Initiatives
,
Under this initiative, INS and USCS have designated full-time Border Coordinators. The Coordinators win report to their respective Commissioners. The Under Secretary of the Treasury (Enforcement) and the Deputy Attorney .General wfll overses this two Commissioners on this initiative. The Border Coordinators will oversee border operations and ensure the implementation of the joint Border Initiative Action Plans. In ado3tioii;-th^-«w&easa«;»- ' "' * *
AjomtINSAJSC^resQuri»pIan/r^iu>cmentswim An integrated threat assessment mechanism including aliens, narcotics, currency interdictipn, .illegal firearms, stolen vehicles^ and other; contraband,, • ' ' .•-•""'
.. * . . .An. intelh'gence system .based on the ICAT model capturing BP checkp^iiat isizares. and enforcement actions w i t h m ' " " "" *
" The INS and .USCS will develop a common -set of performance measures for effectiveness. •'•'•. •'•'•'
EXS007-0086
WITHDRAWAL NOTICE RG: 148 Exposition, Anniversary, and Memorial Commissions SERIES: 9/11 Commission Team 5 NND PROJECT NUMBER:
46009
FOIA CASE NUMBER: 28613
WITHDRAWAL DATE: 12/13/2007
BOX: 00017 COPIES: 1
FOLDER: 0001
TAB: 7
DOC ID: 31136357
PAGES:
RESTRJCTEDj The item identified below has been withdrawn from this file: FOLDER TITLE: Kephart Work Files D. Meissner Nts DOCUMENT DATE: 08/21/1998
DOCUMENT TYPE: Appendix
FROM: TO: SUBIECT:
immigration, Emerging Technologies
This document has been withdrawn for the following reason(s): 9/11 Law Enforcement Sensitive
WITHDRAWAL NOTICE
t3se.it of sn
KQOPS 5G/2.2 Office of tas Conanissicnsr
August 21,1998
/!/ A
MEMORANDUM FORTHE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM:
cr>
Doris Meissner " Commissioner . " . . Immigration and Naturalization Service. Ray Kelly . Commissioner •• f . United'States Customs Serv^re"
1
^ .
•SUBJECT:
Pmpo'salr
PURPOSE:
To lay out a strategic pla^ldeyeloped with Ihe United States Customs Service(USCS), for increased cooperation effons on' Southwest Border (SWB) interdictions of drugs; illegal aliens, and other connaband.
-fig^:.;i trritiative (BCD
TIMETABLE:
.
SYNOPSIS:... .
Pjnia^.'fiiJjtast eight mpjoj^lininigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and USCS have built astrbag platform of cooperation ba^ed on six core . initiaiives, The'succcss of these imtiatrve? now forms ti?e basis for a shared strategic vision: To .create 2 seamless .process at and between land bonier Ports-<>f-Entry (POEs) by building a comprehensive, integrated border 7 management system'ttiateffectiveiy achieves, the mission of each agency. This strategic plan gives direction to those efforts over the next five Years.,-
:
FY1998 ThrougttFY 2003
•
. •
EXS007-0084
-2-
Bordsr Coordination Isiiiatiyes
.
•
••
Six joint border initiatives "will expand cooperation snd coordination along the SWB: '*
Port SSf aaagement Modeir We will implement the successful Port. Management Mode! (PMMfc developed at San Ysidro POE, at all major land POEs. The port management model is a successful process that combines enforcement, 'tramc . management, and community partnerships. This model-is the cornerstone for expanding the border coordination, initiatives,, which will enhance port leadership^ community support, managed traffic, and enforcement results.
" *"
" lateJfigeice: -.We will expand joint INS/USCS Intelligence Collection arid Analysis Teaas (ICATs) at major border. locations. i
. *
'
.
'
.. Investigations: Adopt .a unified hrvestigatiye approach for SWB. seizures, capitalizing on controlled deliveries and feeding all investigative and intelligence results to the ICATs for dissemination to border agencies' field units. •' ' '..' • ' ' ' Technology: The INS and USCS will develop and deploy existing systems to Jsujpp^it INS/BP/USCS systems and share research and development (R&Dj. . .. . * ' . f •' Communications: The INS and USCS will promote an interoperable, secure, joint. wireless connnunicaJions system to support IMS/Border Patrol (BPyUSCS. - . '.
* '.' * * ; -.
"
-
• Aviation and Marine: We win develop a border-wide coordinated air and marine : interdiction capability.
Border CoordLjeaipn Action Plans The INS and USCS will implement clearfy defined, aggressive joint actions through" each of the six initiatives as described in the attached paper. While these initiatives represent the initial 'focus of the BCI efforts, both agencies agree to expand the coordination process into other areas such as outbound 'enforcement programs .and. entry-exit controls for aliens. As the coordinated plan progresses, we will ensure coordination with all other relevant agencies,1 local communities, and others as appropriate. . '
EXS007-0085
.-3-
NationalRcn-OstMeeilsg for Field Managers
.
The BCI will be rolled out to INS and USCS field managers at a meeting in Washington, DC, in mid-September 1998. Among others, file Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury, and Commissioners of INS and USCS win speak before the group. The field manager groop would include all SWB INS and USCS Port Directors, Special Agenrs-in-Chsrge, and Chief Patrol Agents. Border Coordination Initiatives Training . . . An-in-depth joint training program, including a training mantfal, that describes the BCI iniriatiyesin some detail will be prepared. In September. 1998, joint training reams will be established and deployed. AH field managers win be trained by. the end of &e calendar year and expected to hnplement the initiatives according to the agreed upon schedules and dates included in this package. Strnctare for Border Coordination Initiatives
,
Under this initiative, INS and USCS have designated full-time Border Coordinators. The Coordinators win report to their respective Commissioners. The Under Secretary of the Treasury (Enforcement) and the Deputy Attorney .General wfll overses this two Commissioners on this initiative. The Border Coordinators will oversee border operations and ensure the implementation of the joint Border Initiative Action Plans. In ado3tioii;-th^-«w&easa«;»- ' "' * *
AjomtINSAJSC^resQuri»pIan/r^iu>cmentswim An integrated threat assessment mechanism including aliens, narcotics, currency interdictipn, .illegal firearms, stolen vehicles^ and other; contraband,, • ' ' .•-•""'
.. * . . .An. intelh'gence system .based on the ICAT model capturing BP checkp^iiat isizares. and enforcement actions w i t h m ' " " "" *
" The INS and .USCS will develop a common -set of performance measures for effectiveness. •'•'•. •'•'•'
EXS007-0086
WITHDRAWAL NOTICE RG: 148 Exposition, Anniversary, and Memorial Commissions SERIES: 9/11 Commission Team 5 NND PROJECT NUMBER:
46009
FOIA CASE NUMBER: 28613
WITHDRAWAL DATE: 12/13/2007
BOX: 00017 COPIES: 1
FOLDER: 0001
TAB: 7
DOC ID: 31136357
PAGES:
RESTRJCTEDj The item identified below has been withdrawn from this file: FOLDER TITLE: Kephart Work Files D. Meissner Nts DOCUMENT DATE: 08/21/1998
DOCUMENT TYPE: Appendix
FROM: TO: SUBIECT:
immigration, Emerging Technologies
This document has been withdrawn for the following reason(s): 9/11 Law Enforcement Sensitive
WITHDRAWAL NOTICE
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