HSToday Executive Leadership Interview: CBP’s John Wagner on Biometrics at the Border
Introducing HSToday's new Leadership Interview series to increase clarity on the law and your government. Keep Reading
CBP CIO to Leave After Three Years
A CBP spokesman confirmed Landfried’s decision to retire after 16 years of federal service. The spokesman said Sonny Bhagowalia, the deputy assistant commissioner and deputy CIO, will be take over for Landfried in the interim. Keep Reading
DHS S&T Opens Second Solicitation for Solutions to Prevent Forgery of Certificates, Licenses
To enable DHS components to issue and verify identifiers and credentials, this solicitation is seeking start-up companies with solutions that use global, interoperable standards for decentralized identifiers and resilient registries. Keep Reading
GAO Finds Communication Gaps in Effort to Catch Seafood Industry Forced Labor
In March 2018, CBP formally established its Forced Labor Division in the Office of Trade, but told GAO that they "do not have the resources to gather firsthand information on labor practices." Keep Reading
CBP Training Academies Reopen This Week
Changes to health and safety protocols include social distancing, continuous monitoring, and use of personal protective equipment. Keep Reading
CBP Announces May 2020 Operational Update
Since establishment, the CCRT has responded to 2,200 questions from the trade community and facilitated clearance of 400 FEMA-arranged flights full of critical medical supplies. Keep Reading
Diane Sabatino to be New CBP Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations
Sabatino currently serves as Director, Field Operations, Miami/Tampa, overseeing a combined workforce of over 2,900 employees and 22 ports of entry throughout the State of Florida. Keep Reading
CBP Helicopter Targeted by Laser from Canada
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) AS-350 helicopter was struck by a laser beam while conducting operations over protests in Detroit. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
CBP Continues to Seize Large Number of Counterfeit and Unapproved COVID-19 Products
“Criminals and other bad actors are trying to profit from the coronavirus pandemic by introducing unauthorized, unproven and potentially unsafe goods into the United States,” said CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan. Keep Reading
CBP San Juan Bids Another Farewell to Alfonso Robles
In 2017, Alfonso Robles answered the call of duty when then CBP Commissioner Kevin McAleenan asked him to oversee San Juan Field Office operations. Keep Reading
Pittsburgh CBP Seizes Counterfeit and Potentially Harmful Cat and Dog Flea Collars
Veterinarians warn pet owners against purchasing counterfeit flea collars because the fake collars may not protect your pet, they may consist of harmful ingredients that may sicken your pet, or they may cause chemical burns or hair loss. Keep Reading
CBP Seizes 590 Pounds of Smuggled Bologna and Cold Cuts
The meats are prohibited for personal importation because they are made from pork and poultry and have the potential for introducing foreign animal diseases to the U.S. Keep Reading
Bringing Critical Incident Response Together with the Team Awareness Kit
The technology originally developed by the Department of Defense Air Force Research Laboratory and leveraged by DHS now has a new Interactive Training Guide optimized for mobile devices and funded by DHS' Science & Technology Directorate. Keep Reading
Counterfeit Cialis and Viagra Pills Seized by CBP Officers in Louisville
On April 25, 2020 CBP Officers targeted and inspected a shipment originating from Turkey destined to Yucaipa, California. The package contents were listed as throat lozenges and candies, but contained 120 pills. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
CBP New Orleans Stresses Employee Safety During COVID-19 Crisis
Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, leadership at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) New Orleans Office of Field Operations (OFO) has taken a multi-layered approach to ensuring employee safety as they fulfill CBP's critical national security mission. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
CBP Officers in Cleveland Make Masks for First Responders
When University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio launched a 100K Project to create 100,000 cloth face masks to help caregivers and patients during the COVID-19 crisis, CBP officers stationed at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport sprang into action. Keep Reading
CBP Announces Temporary Closure of Small Boat Reporting Locations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Boston Field Office announces the temporary closure of small boat reporting locations throughout New England and reminds travelers that routine private vessel travel for pleasure is non-essential. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
CBP Offers Flexibility to Departing Visa Waiver Program Travelers
The extension grants flexibility to Visa Waiver Program travelers who have difficulty returning to their countries due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, flight cancellations or illness. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
CBP Officers Seize Commercial Shipment of Unlabeled Hand Sanitizer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers working at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing intercepted a large shipment of an unlabeled gel product April 15. Keep Reading
Fort Hancock Crossing Temporarily Adjusts Closing Time Beginning April 26
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations is alerting members of the traveling public that the Fort Hancock international crossing will close at 6 p.m. starting Sunday, April 26. Keep Reading