Holy Grail on the Border:

The pursuit of seamless, omniscient, persistent awareness

through video technology

By David Silverberg

New video capabilities have enhanced – and continue to enhance – all video surveillance

Improved cameras and thermal imaging allow better detection at greater ranges

Greater resolution and clarity enable biometric identification of targets

Increased use of artificial intelligence allows more focused alerts

Improved compression allows more data to be collected and

stored

Backside improvements

• Improved interoperability allows integration of multiple sensor feeds

• Cloud, compression, big data analytic tools allow improved storage and analysis

Border video challenges

• Inhospitable terrain• Integration of multiple sensors (land, air, sea

+ modes: digital, IR, thermal, etc.)• Communications and response• Power sources• More intelligent systems, fewer false alarms• Central monitoring and response

Generic challenges to overcome

• Priorities: “Technology, infrastructure and personnel” – David Aguilar

• Asset management• Funding• Cost-effectiveness• Dynamic nature of the border

The Holy Grail: Best technology use for a safer and more secure border