‘Game Changer’ Surveillance Tech Helps Border Patrol Spot Migrants, Say Officials
‘Game Changer’ Surveillance Tech Helps Border Patrol Spot Migrants, Say Officials
by BOB PRICE 22 Mar 2023
Border Patrol officials report the increasing use of technology assists agents in being more effective during regular operations. The assets allow agents to be directed to specific incidents taking place along the border.
Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez tweeted photos of new Autonomous Surveillance Technology systems deployed along the Texas border with Mexico. She called the systems “game changers” and said they allow for persistent surveillance capabilities.
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Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez
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Do you see what I see? We probably see more. Autonomous Surveillance Technology are game changers! ASTs provide persistent surveillance capabilities increasing situational awareness for our agents on the border!
The more we see, the more effective we are!
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8:35 PM · Mar 21, 2023
“The more we see, the more effective we are!” Chavez said.
In the El Paso Sector, agents are also applying technology through the use of artificial intelligence software, newly appointed Chief Patrol Agent Anthony “Scott” Good tweeted.
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Autonomous Surveillance Towers are vital to our mission as it utilizes artificial intelligence software to enhance detection and track who and what may enter the #US illegally. #ElPaso sector currently has 15 ASTs throughout the region. @CBP
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4:39 PM · Mar 21, 2023
Chief Good stated the 15 Autonomous Surveillance Towers located throughout the sector enhance the agents’ abilities to detect and track people crossing the border from Mexico into the U.S.
In addition to the ATS systems, agents also utilize handheld cellular technology to assist in tracking down and apprehending migrants and drug smugglers crossing the border.
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Leveraging technology! #USBP#ElPaso Sector agents utilize handheld cellular technology to increase our effectiveness. These GPS enabled cell phones allow real time tracking and communication between agents to safely secure our borders. @cbp#onpatrol
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5:59 PM · Mar 14, 2023
Chief Scott became the commander of the El Paso Sector on March 14 after Chief Patrol Agent Chavez transferred to the Rio Grande Valley Sector.
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/03/22/game-changer-surveillance-tech-helps-border-patrol-spot-migrants-say-officials/
