Science & Technology Directorate Borders & Maritime Security Division

Mission

The Borders and Maritime Security Division's mission is to develop and transition (to its customers) technologies that help enhance the security of our nation's borders and waterways without impeding the flow of commerce and travelers. The Division works closely with its operational customers to understand their capability needs and identify the gaps in these capabilities that can be addressed by science and technology, then work on appropriate technical solutions to fill those gaps.

Objectives

• Stop dangerous things and dangerous people from entering the country
• Protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests.

Borders are all land and maritime borders including U.S. ports of entry, vast stretches of remote terrain and inland waterways.

Leadership

Mrs. Anh N. Duong is the Director for the Borders and Maritime Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate.

Organization

The Borders and Maritime Security Division consists of technical professionals who are responsible for funding, direction and managing the research, development, prototyping, test and evaluation of technical solutions for border security, maritime security and cargo security. The Division's primary customers, or end-users, are other operating components within the Department of Homeland Security such as Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration, etc. The Division's partners and performers include academia, national laboratories and industries.