Drug Trafficking: Responsibilities for Developing Narcotics Detection Technologies.

Abstract

Four agencies--ONDCP, Customs, Department of Defense (DOD), and Office of Management Budget (OMB)-are primarily responsible for coordinating or developing narcotics detection technologies. However, ONDCP and Customs have differing views on the need for various detection technologies. For example, ONDCP and Customs have differing views regarding the types of technologies needed along the southwest border. These differing views should be resolved as they work with other agencies in preparing a long-term technology development plan. At the close of our testimony, we would like to suggest areas that should be addressed by the plan. With this overview, let me go back and provide more details in each of those areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327263

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Congress
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Electronic Mail
  • Energy Levels
  • Energy Systems
  • Explosives
  • Explosives Detection
  • Fast Neutrons
  • High Energy
  • House Of Representatives
  • Inspection
  • National Security
  • X Rays

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