Human Rights
An overview of politics, security, U.S. relations with, and U.S. aid to El Salvador.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection needs better systems to weed out corruption and misconduct. Most cases since 2005 have been detected at the U.S.-Mexico border, the report says.
Following April 2012 media reports regarding the death of an undocumented immigrant while in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in May 2010, Senator Robert Menendez and 15 members of Congress requested that we review the use of force within CBP. We reviewed allegations of the use of excessive force by CBP employees and determined what reforms CBP has implemented. We also examined what effect adding more agents and officers to the workforce has had on training and professionalism.
In this report, General Victor E. Renuart describes the missions of USNORTHCOM and NORAD, stating that homeland defense is the priority. Renuart expands upon Northern and Southern sovereignty operations, civil support operations, and future plans with partner countries that can enhance US capabilities.
This report chronicles the Q & A between USNORTHCOM/NORAD and Lt. Gen. Victor E. Renuart, Nominee for Commander.
This report provides a detailed overview of the operations and objectives of USNORTHCOM on the issue of criminal activity in the United States arising from Mexican drug cartels, which is described as the most pressing issue for border security.
This is a Congressional fact sheet reporting USNORTHCOM's interaction with the Mexican Military to combat drug trafficking organizations along the U.S.-Mexico border. USNORTHCOM's goal in collaborating with the Mexican Military is identified as fostering defense relationships that promote specific U.S. security interests. The report also outlines USNORTHCOM's military-to-military cooperation with SEDENA and SEMAR.
This report gives a brief overview of the Executive-Level Dialogue Event hosted by USNORTHCOM and DHS, which focused mainly on how to effectively counter threats posed by transnational criminal organizations. The objectives of USNORTHCOM are reported as well, including the creation of a 21st century border, the disruption of organized crime, and the sustainability of the rule of law-- all of which are in collaboration with the Mexican Military.
This report outlines the US Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command joint duties, specifically focusing on tunnel detection tactics to stop the flow of illegal drugs, people and arms.
This report briefly describes USSOUTHCOM's command mission, focusing on the security challenges in Latin America. The current staffing and governing rules for the employees are outlined as well.