MARITIME SECURITY: Coast Guard and CBP Efforts to Address Prior GAO Recommendations on Asset and Workforce Needs.

UNITED States. Government Accountability Office; UNITED States. Coast Guard; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; MARITIME security; DRUGS of abuse

The article analysis the reports given by Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the use of assets and personnel by the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure maritime security and safety, including coordination with the Department of Defense to counter the flow of illicit drugs. It discusses the challenges have been identified in managing these assets, such as determining appropriate allocation across locations and response to emergencies.