GAO: Port Security Program Faces Deficiencies
WASHINGTON — A Customs and Border Protection program aimed at tightening port security through private self-monitoring is not producing the security it should, a Senate-requested audit shows.
A report released Monday by the Government Accountability Office says the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program relies too heavily on self-reported information from those involved. Some 8,000 importers, port authorities, and air, sea and land carriers are getting benefits such as reduced scrutiny of their cargo. In exchange they are required to do inspections of that cargo.
The GAO says that companies can be certified for reduced Customs inspections before they've fully improved their security. The report notes that Customs employees are not required to use third-parties or other security audits.
MOREWe really need to stop advertising to the terrorists as to how to hurt us...
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/americas-port/all/Photos#tab-OverviewThey clearly and repeatedly point out vulnerabilities and state that any kind of attack on our ports would cripple the US economy.
Idiots.
