Border Security: Defining it is the Real Challenge
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Victor M. Manjarrez
Victor M. Manjarrez, Jr., is the Project Director of the Center for Law and Human Behavior at the University of Texas at El Paso. The Center is partially supported by the Department of Homeland Security. The Center is recognized internationally for its applied research in support of the homeland security enterprise. Chief Manjarrez served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Border Patrol and filled key operational roles both in the field and at headquarters over the course of his extensive homeland security career. Many of his innovative border security methods and ideas are still the basic cornerstones of the U.S. Border Patrol’s national strategy, and he was consistently recognized as one of DHS’ most dynamic and innovative operational leaders. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Homeland Security and is a doctoral student at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Abstract
The idea of border security is a notion that the US has pursued in earnest since September 11, 2001 and continues to be a focus for many Americans. This topic is assuredly going to rise once again as we near our 2016 national elections and the complex, often emotional issue, will take center stage as a heavily discoursed issue. Although there have been significant gains in how we enforce our international borders, there is wide disagreement on the success we have had with our border security efforts. Performance measures for border security are not always clear but there is a mosaic listing of outputs that suggest that border enforcement efforts have been successful. Unfortunately, we have failed to clearly delineate what successful border security efforts look like and before the nation, once again, makes a significant investment in resources we should start with the notion of defining successful border security.
About the author
Victor M. Manjarrez, Jr., is the Project Director of the Center for Law and Human Behavior at the University of Texas at El Paso. The Center is partially supported by the Department of Homeland Security. The Center is recognized internationally for its applied research in support of the homeland security enterprise. Chief Manjarrez served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Border Patrol and filled key operational roles both in the field and at headquarters over the course of his extensive homeland security career. Many of his innovative border security methods and ideas are still the basic cornerstones of the U.S. Border Patrol’s national strategy, and he was consistently recognized as one of DHS’ most dynamic and innovative operational leaders. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Homeland Security and is a doctoral student at the University of Texas at El Paso.
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