Past event: Southwest Border Security Week 2016

Welcome to the only event directly supporting state and local law enforcement efforts in securing our nation’s southwest border. Scrutiny of the southwest border protection initiatives have been growing in recent years, particularly due to a surge in transnational crime, the emergence of sophisticated terror organizations, the threat of lone wolves and malicious actors, and other illicit activity.

Consequently,we discuss macro strategies to better protect our borders.  However, the men and women that are in the field, risking their lives on a daily basis, require advanced capabilities that can be tactically executed… today.

Southwest Border Security Week 2016 will bring together the key stakeholders with direct responsibility for finding workable solutions to border protection challenges and that can be implemented in the field.

Don’t miss the only border security event located on the border as we head to McAllen, TX to discuss requirements for developing the tools,technologies, and techniques that will support our state, local, and federal law enforcement leaders in the field as they tackle one of our nation’s most difficult challenges!


Topics we’ll cover during the main conference include:

  • Data Management: Information Sharing to Facilitate Law Enforcement Operations
  • Border Patrol Operations, Equipping our LEO for success
  • Tunnel Detection Strategies
  • Local Sherriff Panel - Local Initiatives and Strategies
  • Unmanned Vehicles in Air, Ground, and Sea
  • WMD Security along the Border
  • Facilitating Trade and Travel while Halting Illegal Activity
  • Biometrics in Law Enforcement
  • Monitoring the Waterways: Enforcement on the Sea and Rivers
  • Clearing the Backlog of Immigration Court Cases: Strategies for Streamlining
  • Border Security from the Other Side: Collaboration with our Mexican Allies
  • ...and many more!

Speakers:

  • Nelson Balido, CEO, Border Commerce and Security Council
  • Hon. Francisco Cabeza de Vaca, Senator State of Tamaulipas, Federal Government of Mexico
  • Dr. Patrick Carrick, Director Science and Technology, Homeland Security Advanced Research Project Agency
  • Manuel Padilla, Sector Chief Rio Grande Valley Sector, Customs and Border Patrol
  • Austin Skero, Director of Use of Force Center of Excellence, Customs and Border Patrol
  • Colleen Manaher, Executive Director Planning, Program Analysis and Evaluation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • CAPT Jonathan Spaner, Sector Captain San Diego Sector, United States Coast Guard
  • Rep. Mark Finchem, State Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives
  • Steve Hewitt, Director, New Mexico All Source Intelligence Center
  • Bill Long, Director, Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center
  • Major JD Robertson, Commander, Special Operations, Texas Rangers
  • Mark Dannels, Sheriff, Cochise County Arizona
  • Ms. Margeret Stock, Counsel to the Firm, Cascadia Cross Border Law
  • Dr. Everard Meade, Director Trans Border Institute, University of San Diego
  • Mr. Anthony Galante, Director of Training Services, Unmanned Safety Institute

Please fill in your name and email to receive the conference agenda of this event.


Border Security Field Capabilities Day: March 30th, 2016
  • Workshop A: Less Lethals Applications and Techniques
  • Workshop B: Working Dog Demonstration and Advantages
  • Brownsville Port of Entry Site Tour: Departure for Site Tour of Local Crossing Stations
Main Conference Day One: March 31st, 2016
  • Including: Morning and Afternoon Networking and Refreshment Break, Networking Luncheon
Main Conference Day Two: April 1st, 2016
  • Including: Morning and Afternoon Networking and Refreshment Break, Networking Luncheon

The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.

Venue

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Venue & Accommodations

Casa de Palmas Renaissance McAllen Hotel
101 N. Main St., McAllen, Texas
78501, United States
Website:  http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mfebr-casa-de-palmas-renaissance-mcallen-hotel/
Phone: (956) 631-1101

Accommodation
Renaissance Casa De Palmas, built in 1918, is McAllen's most distinctive hotel, reflecting the history of the Rio Grande Valley like none other. 165 Large well-appointed guest rooms welcome you with modern comforts and surround you with the beauty of historic Spanish style architecture. Renaissance Casa de Palmas is conveniently located just 2 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport, La Plaza Mall, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, McAllen Heart Hospital, Driscoll Children's Hospital and McAllen Medical Center and minutes away from McAllen Convention Center and State Farm Arena. This full-service hotel features 24 hour business center, 24 hour state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site restaurant, bar, private club lounge, stunning courtyard pool and up to 6500 square feet of elegant event space. It offers a rich experience of hospitality, luxury, and comfort; Centrally located in the heart of the city near the entertainment and art district. Within walking distance of the best restaurants in the city.

The special room rate of $110 has been established to make your reservation process easy.  Simply call 1-800-468-3571 and give the group name Southwest Border Security no later than March 16, 2016.  In addition the special rate has been extended to three days before and after the conference.

Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel´s website link provided.
Event details
Organizer : IQUS
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-12162