Innovative RFID Improves Border Security ...

SCHUMER: ALEXANDRIA BAY PORT CHOSEN TO TEST NEW INNOVATIVE RADIO ID SYSTEM TO IMPROVE BORDER SECURITY

... "Alexandria Bay chosen among handful of ports across the country for this pilot program. New radio frequency device will allow border security officials to process people traveling in vehicles more efficiently and accurately especially in times of traffic and weather related congestion. US Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Alexandria Bay will serve as one of the five ports across the country to test a new security device that could reduce traffic congestion and improve border security. The Department of Homeland Security will work with Alexandria Bay to plan tests of and possibly implement their Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology as a part of their US-VISIT program to enhance border security. " ...