Improvements in Border Security
Since the events of September 11, 2001 border security has been an increasingly contentious issue in United States politics and in everyday life. While most everyone in the country agreed that something must be done to stem the tide of illegal immigrants pouring into the U.S. seemingly unabated, there was some disagreement about the nature of the changes that needed to be implemented. While border security has vastly improved in terms of number of guards patrolling the region and the intensity with which they scrutinize border, the overall results have been mixed, with illegal immigration continuing to be a problem that confounds the authorities. The tightening of the border has also complicated the dealings of average, law-abiding citizens on both sides. The restrictions and regulations surrounding border security have complicated travel abroad for U.S. citizens while also, at times, impeding business dealings that straddle both sides of the border. These weaknesses in security are especially evident along the U.S.-Mexico border.
By analyzing current border control policies and implementation, the author has found several areas that are in need of improvement. These improvements cover all areas of border control methods and measures, setting forth a procedure by which both border patrol officials and private citizens can benefit. The United State objective and implementation of border control measures along its shared border with Mexico leaves room for improvement of security. These improvements would result in better protection of the citizens of both countries. Border security improvements could be made in the areas of the mission, objective of border control, and the security of the southern border.
Introduction
The U.S. Border Patrol was formed in 1924 to protect the border of the United States, particularly the border with Mexico in the South. Since that time it has grown to include over 20,000 agents who patrol thousands of miles of often uninhabited deserts, canyons,...
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