Bersin Says CBP Needs Int'l Partnerships for Successful Cargo Security
On November 2, 2011, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Bersin spoke to the International Association of Chiefs of Police on CBP's global data collection and risk-assessment capabilities for cargo and passengers used to fight terrorism. He stated that CBP…
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has launched a new era of trusted shipper and trusted traveler programs, reaping the benefit of reams of new information that comes with these members. However, he stated CBP needs to put more resources on the 1-2% of cargo and travelers whose compliance with standards is uncertain. Bersin stated that no nation can secure itself without the support of allies and that security must be borderless. CBP believes strengthening partnerships with police entities around the world is the keystone to continued success in the agency's counter terrorism efforts.