Acting CBP Deputy Commissioner Testifies on CBP Travel Initiatives
On March 21, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Deputy Commissioner Thomas Winkowski testified before the Senate Appropriations' Subcommittee on Homeland Security on CBP's work to secure and facilitate the flow of passengers into the U.S. He stated that…
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CBP has taken a proactive management approach in addressing passenger processing issues and is constantly working in partnership with airport authorities, airlines, and the travel industry to identify new ways to more efficiently facilitate the entry process. CBP has also placed a great emphasis in targeting potential security and law enforcement threats prior to their arrival in the U.S., and specifically prior to boarding U.S. bound flights, through its Pre-Departure Targeting Strategy. He also discussed CBP initiatives, such as SENTRI, FAST, NEXUS, Global Entry, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), Visa Waiver Program (VWP), and the use of RFID technology, etc.