Survey of INS's Anti-Smuggling Units
Report Number I-2001-003
March 2001

MEMORANDUM

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

    Background
    Inspection Objectives and Methodology

RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION

    ASUs Perceive a lack of direction from headquarters regarding the anti-smuggling strategy
    Many INS personnel see the need for a single chain of command for anti-smuggling units
    Coordination problems occur between anti-smuggling units and other INS entities
    Anti-smuggling units perceive variations in their effectiveness
    Lack of resources affects anti-smuggling units' ability to perform their mission

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDIX I : SUMMARY OF FY 1999 ASU G-23 DATA

APPENDIX II : ANTI-SMUGGLING UNITS SURVEYED

APPENDIX III : SURVEY OF ANTI-SMUGGLING UNITS

APPENDIX IV : RESULTS OF SURVEY OF ANTI-SMUGGLING UNITS

APPENDIX V : DIFFERENCES IN DISTRICT AND SECTOR SURVEY RESPONSES

APPENDIX VI : IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE'S RESPONSE TO THE DRAFT REPORT

APPENDIX VII : OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL'S ANALYSIS OF MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSE