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Border Checkpoint Overhaul: New Technology, Training, and Oversight for Security.

This law aims to boost border security by standardizing management and oversight of permanent and temporary Border Patrol checkpoints. It mandates the use of modern surveillance technology, such as license plate readers, and updates agent training to improve the detection of illegal drugs and human smuggling. Citizens traveling through these checkpoint zones will experience more consistent and technologically supported inspections, intended to enhance national security and curb transnational crime.
Key points
Establishes a dedicated office (CPMO) to oversee all Border Patrol checkpoint operations nationwide, ensuring consistent procedures and accountability.
Requires the use of modern surveillance technology, including license plate readers and CCTV, at checkpoints to better document and track traffic.
Mandates new training standards for agents focused on accurately identifying and classifying illegal narcotics, including fentanyl and counterfeit prescription drugs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2367
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-07-19