NCJ Number
192072
Date Published
2001
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This chapter discusses a long-range strategic concept for sea, land, and air cross-border multifunctional control-security systems.
Abstract
The purpose of a cross-border station is to process passengers, their baggage, and freight by methods that will ensure the maximum speed of movement with the minimum of inconvenience, which is called “facilitation.” This is essential in meeting the threat of contraband, hijacking, armed assault, and sabotage. Cross-border security problems stem from deficiencies by overworked security staff using a collection of single purpose devices. The SLA-C4I system is an integration of state-of-the-art telecommunications and security systems already produced by the international industry and has its basis in an “electronic corridor” which is the foundation for all future developments. The advantages of this project are that it provides technical solutions to cross-border security problems and economic advantages supported by unique management and business elements. The system contains a number of security subsystems connected to the airport security command, communication, computer, control, and intelligence center. The subsystems are passenger control, baggage control, landside/airside access control, aircraft control, perimeter control, cargo control, and area access control. If passenger and luggage are not on board the same flight, the system will acknowledge the abnormal situation and display it as an alarm. Explosives and Drugs Interdiction and Control Station (EDICS), a user-friendly electronic corridor, uses the latest technology in explosive and aromatic detection, combining sensors and subsystems. Access to this control station occurs after the passenger has received both labels for boarding pass and carry-on luggage, and after luggage has been checked in. Passengers who do not clear the security screening are escorted by the law enforcement officers for further investigation.