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Homeland Security

Johnson Says To Invest In Border Security Technology Over More Wall

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, December 14th, 2016

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Johnson Says To Invest In Border Security Technology Over More Wall

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson. Photo: DHS

Outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said on Tuesday evening that more technology should be deployed for border security rather than adding to the 700 miles of wall and fencing that already exists along portions of the nation’s southwest border with Mexico.One of the hallmarks of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for greater border security is to build more walls along the southwest border although he hasn’t quantified how much more wall is needed. Trump has also said additional technology needs…

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