1、 Page 1 GAO-14-849R CBP Unmanned Aerial Systems 441 G St.N.W.Washington,DC 20548 September 30,2014 The Honorable Mary Landrieu Chairman The Honorable Dan Coats Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable John Carter Chairman The Hon
2、orable David Price Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Unmanned Aerial Systems:Department of Homeland Securitys Review of U.S.Customs and Border Protections Use and Compliance with Privacy and Civil Liberty Laws and Standards This let
3、ter formally transmits briefing slides we provided your offices on August 28,2014,in response to a mandate in the House Committee Report1CBP,within DHS,is responsible for securing U.S.borders to prevent acts of terrorism and the unlawful movement of people,illegal drugs,and other contraband toward o
4、r across U.S.borders.Within CBP,the Office of Air and Marine(OAM)helps CBP fulfill its mission by providing aviation and marine assetswhich include nine UASto support border security operations.(113-91)accompanying the Department of Homeland Security(DHS)Appropriations Act,2014.This mandate required