Страницы

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Homeland security

Homeland Security Presence on the Rise Worldwide


Image: Homeland Security Presence on the Rise Worldwide
The Department of Homeland Security is increasing its presence around the world, with an estimated 2,000 employees, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to Transportation Security Administration officials, are deployed in more than 70 countries, according to The New York Times.
Some in European countries have criticized the increase, while other allies say that a longer United States reach is helpful in ramping up security, the Times reported.
A member of Germany's Left Party said U.S. customs officers are extending a travel ban to the U.S. by interviewing travelers in Germany before they are allowed to board planes to the United States.
Costs of the operations also are an issue, with costs of stationing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent overseas is around four times more costly than a domestic posting, according to the Times. 
Homeland is pushing to bring in more ICE special agents and analysts for offices in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to combat drug trafficking, the Times noted. 

No comments:

Post a Comment