Homeland Security
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CongressMost Major DHS Acquisition Programs Meeting Cost, Schedule Goals, GAO Says
More than 75 percent of major homeland security acquisition programs reviewed are meeting their most recent cost and schedule baselines though risks are present, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says […]
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CongressPekoske Serving As Acting DHS Secretary
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday said that David Pekoske, the head of the Transportation Security Administration, is the acting head of the department pending the confirmation of a […]
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Homeland Security‘Smart Border Controls’ Emphasized In Biden’s Immigration Bill
President Joe Biden on Wednesday introduced an immigration reform bill that emphasizes technology at, and between, ports of entry to strengthen border security while also directing that construction of a […]
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CongressNo Single Solution For Border Security, Mayorkas Says
There is no one solution to strengthening U.S. borders and the issue will require further study, Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be the next Homeland Security Secretary said […]
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CongressMayorkas Will Review Effectiveness Of Key DHS Cyber Security Programs
President-Elect Joe Biden’s nominee to run the Department of Homeland Security told a Senate panel on Tuesday that if he is confirmed as secretary, he will closely examine breach by […]
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Homeland SecurityBusiness Opportunities
DHS Plans QPL for Explosive Trace Detectors Consumables The Department of Homeland Security plans to establish a Qualified Products List (QPL) for Explosive Trace Detectors (ETDs) consumables required by all […]
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Homeland SecurityContract Awards
CBP Awards Qbase $5M to Continue Short-Term Support Qbase, LLC has received a potential four-month, $4.9 million contract extension to continue to provide program management and customer-focused technology service desk […]
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Homeland SecurityTech Developments
CBP Begins Facial Comparison Technology at Two New Border Crossings Customs and Border Protection has introduced the Simplified Arrival facial comparison technology at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa pedestrian […]
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Homeland Security
Even With a Mask, The Best Facial Recognition Algorithms Work Well, Test Shows
The best facial recognition algorithms correctly matched individuals wearing masks 96 percent of the time in an evaluation last fall, demonstrating that people can potentially keep their masks on while […]
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Homeland SecurityCBP Plans Single Common Operating Picture for Future Sensors
Customs and Border Protection’s forthcoming competition for new command and control platform will integrate sensor and data feeds from the entire range of surveillance towers and other sensors, the agency […]