AZ. Border Control Initiative (Phx. homicides drop 30%)

Dept. Homeland Security ^ | 3-16-04 | Suzanne Lubar

[txdoda]

For Immediate Release Press Office Contact: Suzanne Lubar, 202-282-8010 March 16, 2004

In a first -of- its- kind effort to achieve an even safer and more secure Southwest border, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security Asa Hutchinson today unveiled the "Arizona Border Control (ABC) Initiative." The kick-off event attended by Congressman Jim Kolbe, U.S. Attorney for Arizona Paul Charlton and dozens of federal, state and local law enforcement officials, as well as a delegation from the Government of Mexico was held at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Air and Marine Operations Hangar in Tucson, Ariz.

This landmark program supports the priority mission of Homeland Security agencies to detect and deter terrorist activities and cross-border illegal trafficking of people and drugs. Additionally, the ABC Initiative involving hundreds of local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement officers in Arizona will utilize a cooperative approach enhanced with additional personnel, technology and aviation assets.

"The ABC Initiative exemplifies Homeland Security's goal to present one face at the border as we implement joint border operations with Border Patrol agents and employees from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), ICE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA,) as well as the resources of the Department of the Interior, the Tohono O'Odham Nation, the United States' Attorney Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety and dozens of local law enforcement agencies," said Under Secretary Hutchinson. "By leveraging these resources, we are better able to multiply the positive effects of this initiative and can use the cutting-edge of technology to ensure that Arizonans and our nation's citizens are safer."

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be used to increase border surveillance of illegal activities. Additional helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft will also be deployed.

"We believe the use of UAVs and increased aviation operations will greatly enhance the capabilities of the more than 200 additionally deployed Border Patrol agents bringing the Tucson Sector to more than 2000 strong," said Under Secretary Hutchinson. "Increasing the capacity of our detention and removal facilities along with a focused effort with the government of Mexico to use every available tool to break the cycle of death to migrants in these dangerous terrains where smugglers value profits more than human life will be used."

The ABC Initiative expected to cost in excess of $10 million until the end of FY '04 follows Operation ICE Storm, a comprehensive Homeland Security effort to combat and prosecute human smugglers and dismantle smuggling organizations- with a particular focus in Arizona. Since October 2003, ICE Storm has resulted in more than 2,059 criminal and administrative arrests, 162 indictments, as well as the seizure of 86 assault weapons and nearly $2.5 million. Local police have credited ICE Storm with a more than 30 percent drop in homicides in the Phoenix area in the last quarter of 2003, compared to the same period the previous year.

[txdoda]

Hmmm....

Control our borders & the homicide rates drop 30%

[DumpsterDiver]

The kick-off event attended by... a delegation from the Government of Mexico...

Is that the newest euphemism for illegal aliens?

[ClintonBeGone]

I thought Bush was a Mexican loving traitor. What gives?

[ClintonBeGone]

LOL yeah, they're now considered 'diplomats'.

[DumpsterDiver]

What gives?

I'm cynical so I'd say that what gives is...

an election is on the horizon and somebody wants to look like they're doing something. I'm taking a wait-and-see attitude about this.

[gaijin]

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be used to increase border surveillance of illegal activities.

Wow!

US taxmoney used to purchase proven technology in order to enforce our own borders, instead of those 10,000 miles away.

I am shocked --SHOCKED.

[gaijin]

to achieve an even safer and more secure Southwest border

Even more secure? Ha!

Ummm...they've discontinued the practice of handing out water and towels? No more people-movers, like at the airports?

That author has either an active sense of humor, or real brass...

[Dark Wing]

ping

[Libertarianize the GOP]

ping

[txdoda]

The kick-off event attended by... a delegation from the Government of Mexico...>>>>>>>


LOL......Fox has to know *where*, on our borders, we are adding extra security.

[txdoda]

I thought Bush was a Mexican loving traitor.>>>>>>>>


Since I've never said this, I see no reason to reply to you about *your thoughts*.


What gives?>>>>>>>


"November".....'it's closer than you think'.

[Revel]

The article name is:

Feds Ignored Sheriff's Warning About Dangerous Illegals

[txdoda]

US taxmoney used to purchase proven technology in order to enforce our own borders, instead of those 10,000 miles away.>>>>>>>>


Well since a civilian group (Glenn Spencer, Am. Patrol) has been using UAV's on the AZ border for about a year, now, it's about time our gov't *admitted* they could do the same.

[Cultural Jihad]

Since October 2003, ICE Storm has resulted in more than 2,059 criminal and administrative arrests, 162 indictments, as well as the seizure of 86 assault weapons and nearly $2.5 million. Local police have credited ICE Storm with a more than 30 percent drop in homicides in the Phoenix area in the last quarter of 2003 ...

I thought Bush was a Mexican loving traitor. What gives?

Will Moby, Soros & co. discover a way to have their cake and eat it, too?!

[blaze]

Thats great for starters, now all we need are 14,000,000, already here, and retroactive American citizenship, or negative flow , bringing the country back to traditional numbers. Lets do the math...1,000,000 per year, minus 700,000= 300,000( the traditional number allowed.)so we got 700,000 Times 34 years, lets see that comes to 23,800,000 plus the children born since 1970 to them, plus the fourteen million illegals=37,000,000, Thanks alot Mr. Kennedy,with your stinkin chain immigration. You sold out my childrens birthright. And guess where they're living, Thats right, most of them moved to my state, sunny California.Que Freepin BUENO!!!

[txdoda]

Nothing can easily be done about illegal immigrants.>>>>>>>>>>


One *easy* step that would save much time & money, would be to remove the TWELVE chances 'border hoppers' get, before *any* charges are filed.

Sheesh......'citizen' criminals aren't given twelve chances, before our laws kick in.

Good article.....what a shame, I thought the feds 'were doing their job'.

[moonman]

Thanks for the post.

"We believe the use of UAVs and increased aviation operations will greatly enhance the capabilities of the more than 200 additionally deployed Border Patrol agents bringing the Tucson Sector to more than 2000 strong."

That translates to $50,000 a year per. I'm be 54 in June. I'll take the cut in pay for full benefit package. Please send me an application.

[txdoda]

Thanks alot Mr. Kennedy,with your stinkin chain immigration. >>>>>>>>


Yes, he also said "no one country, would monopolize US immigration"........but I guess Ted *pays* someone to *press one* for him.


And guess where they're living, Thats right, most of them moved to my state, sunny California.>>>>>>>>

More proof the 'freebies' are too grand, since 'expensive' CA has been invaded......'average' American can't afford to live there anymore.

[txdoda]

That translates to $50,000 a year per. I'm be 54 in June. I'll take the cut in pay for full benefit package. Please send me an application.>>>>>>>>


I *think* the 10 million has to cover agents & equipment.........seems like I read, BP starts out about 36K per year. Check on line, I believe they have a page on employment.