Protecting our Nation

Terrorist attacks, organized crime, drug and human trafficking, illegal border crossings, and related violence dominate the news. Border cooperation between the United States and Mexico has not reduced the risk to our citizens’ physical security. Some have called this the United States Mexico Modern Border War. The events of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, are a grave reminder of the importance of protecting a nation’s borders. New security strategies are needed, and the continual education of all homeland security practitioners is vital to keeping people safe. Case Assignment Explain in detail three problems caused by illegal border activity that threatens U.S. interests, and explain how each compromises our physical security. Provide the details in the form of: Problem statement Current solutions Risk mitigation: With the goal of protecting people and property in mind, what are the potential risk mitigation solutions for each problem? Describe the risk assessment technique used to mitigate the consequences. When does the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) collect biometric data (e.g., fingerprints and digital photographs)?