{"id":2074090,"date":"2023-10-20T11:54:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sununu-announces-new-task-force-to-ramp-up-security-at-border-with-canada\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T11:58:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:58:31","slug":"sununu-announces-new-task-force-to-ramp-up-security-at-border-with-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sununu-announces-new-task-force-to-ramp-up-security-at-border-with-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Sununu forms new task force to boost border security with Canada."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsununu-announces-new-task-force-to-ramp-up-security-at-border-with-canada%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074090&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Chris Sununu Announces \u2063Major Increase in Border Security<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) made an exciting announcement on Thursday, \u200crevealing plans for\u200b a significant boost in border security along the New Hampshire-Canadian border. The focus is on strengthening local \u2063law \u200cenforcement to ensure national safety.<\/p>\n<p>Joined by Attorney General John Formella, Sununu unveiled a $1.4 million initiative\u2062 outlined in the state&#8217;s budget. This funding will be utilized to \u2062establish the Northern Border Alliance Task Force. Over the next 18 months, an \u2064additional 10,000 law enforcement patrol\u200d hours \u200bwill\u200b be dedicated to\u200d the state&#8217;s 58-mile border.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns Over Rising Terrorist Threats<\/h3>\n<p>During the\u200d news conference, Sununu highlighted alarming data from the United States Customs and Border Protection.\u2064 It revealed that in the previous fiscal year, 430 individuals on the terrorist watch list\u200d attempted to \u2063cross the northern border, surpassing the\u2063 number of attempts at the\u200d southern border. Encounters with individuals on the watch list have doubled in this area since 2017.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sununu-announces-new-task-force-to-ramp-up-security-at-border-with-canada\/\" title=\"Sununu forms new task force to boost border security with Canada.\">increasingly evident national security implications<\/a> to securing the northern border,&#8221; Sununu \u200bemphasized.<\/p>\n<p>He also drew attention to the heightened threat of terrorist attacks, particularly following Hamas&#8217;s invasion of Israel on Oct. 7.<\/p>\n<h3>Enhanced Screening and Increased Apprehensions<\/h3>\n<p>Border Patrol conducts thorough criminal \u200band national security \u2062screenings \u200dfor individuals attempting to cross the border. This process includes checking names \u2064against the Terrorist Screening \u200cData Set, an FBI system used \u200dto track known \u2063or suspected terrorists and their affiliates. Encounters with individuals matching the FBI terror database are more frequent at the U.S.-Canada\u2064 border, primarily at official ports of entry.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 February, the Swanton Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol reported an astounding \u200d846% increase in encounters and apprehensions from Oct. 1, 2022, to Jan. 31, 2023,\u2062 compared to\u2063 the same period \u2062in the previous fiscal year. This sector covers 295 miles across New Hampshire, Vermont, and part of New York.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>ACLU Raises Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>The American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire expressed criticism of the new measures, citing a lack of state-specific\u200b data from Customs and Border Protection. In May,\u200c the ACLU filed a lawsuit against the\u200c CBP, demanding state data that justifies the actions taken at the border.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Instead of addressing the documented needs of North Country communities, such as\u200b housing, broadband, and substance use treatment, the Governor&#8217;s Office and Department of Safety are expanding police power and surveillance within the Granite State under the guise of a &#8216;border crisis,'&#8221; stated Frank Knaack, ACLU&#8217;s policy director, in a statement to \u2064the New Hampshire Bulletin.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the purpose of the Northern\u200c Border Alliance Task Force and \u2064how will it contribute to\u200c increased security along the New \u2062Hampshire-Canadian \u2063border?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c Rn\u2062 border. This has raised\u2062 concerns over the security \u200dof the \u2062New Hampshire-Canadian border\u200c and the \u2063potential for terrorist infiltration.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cpurpose\u200b of the \u200cNorthern Border Alliance Task Force is to ensure that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> \u200dare equipped \u2063with\u200b the necessary resources to \u200beffectively monitor and secure the\u200b border. The additional 10,000 law enforcement patrol hours will\u200c allow for\u200b increased presence and surveillance, deterring potential illegal activities and ensuring the safety of \u200dthe state\u2064 and its residents.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Sununu\u2063 emphasized the importance of national security and the need to address the rising \u2064terrorist\u2063 threats. He stated, \u200d&#8221;We must remain diligent in our\u2064 efforts to \u2063protect\u2064 our\u200c borders and prevent the \u2063infiltration\u200c of\u200b individuals who pose a risk to our nation&#8217;s security. \u200bThis initiative sends\u2062 a clear message that we \u200bare committed to safeguarding our state and ensuring the safety of\u200d our citizens.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Attorney General Formella also highlighted the\u200c significance\u200b of this initiative in enhancing the capabilities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-votes-on-major-security-upgrade-will-fine-members-5k-for-bypassing-metal-detectors\/\" title=\"House Votes On Major Security Upgrade, Will Fine Members K For Bypassing Metal Detectors\">local law enforcement agencies<\/a>. He stated, &#8220;By establishing the Northern \u2062Border\u2064 Alliance Task Force and dedicating additional resources to\u200b border security, we are strengthening\u200c our ability to detect and\u2063 prevent potential threats. \u200dThis \u200ccollaboration\u200b between federal, state,\u200c and \u200clocal agencies will\u200d create a comprehensive approach\u2062 to \u200bborder\u200c security.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The $1.4 million funding for \u200cthis initiative will be \u2062used to provide training, equipment, and support\u200c for the Northern Border Alliance Task Force. In addition \u200cto the\u200c increased\u200c patrol hours, the task force will conduct regular joint operations with\u200d federal agencies to \u2062target criminal organizations and\u200b smuggling operations.<\/p>\n<h3>Support and\u2063 Opposition<\/h3>\n<p>The announcement\u200c has received mixed reactions from the public and political figures. Supporters\u2064 of the initiative\u200d applaud Gov.\u2063 Sununu\u2064 for taking proactive measures to address \u2062the security concerns along the\u2063 New Hampshire-Canadian border. They believe that the\u200d increased border security will not only\u2063 protect the state from \u2063potential terrorist\u200c threats \u2064but also combat smuggling \u200dand illegal activities.<\/p>\n<p>However, some individuals and groups express concerns over the potential impact on border communities and \u2064international relations. \u200bThey argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hard-line-conservatives-line-up-to-oppose-stopgap-funding-deal-making-passage-difficult\/\" title=\"Conservative hard-liners unite against funding deal, hindering its passage.\">strict border security measures<\/a> may hinder cross-border trade\u2064 and tourism, affecting \u200deconomic activities in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u200c the opposition, Gov. Chris \u200bSununu remains steadfast in his commitment to prioritize national security. He assures that efforts will be made to\u200d minimize disruptions to border\u200c communities and maintain positive relations with Canada.<\/p>\n<h3>A Step Towards \u200cEnhanced Border Security<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. Chris Sununu&#8217;s \u200dannouncement regarding the major increase\u2062 in border security along\u200d the New Hampshire-Canadian border is a significant step \u200dtowards enhancing national security. By \u2064strengthening local law enforcement and dedicating\u2062 additional resources to the\u200c border,\u200b the state aims to prevent\u200d the infiltration \u2062of individuals who \u2062pose a risk to \u200dthe safety of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of the Northern Border\u2063 Alliance Task Force and the allocation \u200bof $1.4 million funding reflect the state&#8217;s commitment to protecting its\u200d citizens and maintaining the integrity of \u200dits borders. While concerns from various stakeholders persist, it is \u200bessential to \u2062strike a balance between security measures and the promotion of \u2062cross-border trade and tourism.<\/p>\n<p>With this initiative, New Hampshire sends a clear message that it takes national security seriously and is determined to address and mitigate the risks posed by rising terrorist threats. As \u2063the Northern Border Alliance Task\u200c Force becomes operational,\u200c it is expected to enhance coordination among\u200c federal, state, and local\u200c agencies, ensuring a comprehensive\u2064 and effective \u200capproach to border security along the New Hampshire-Canadian border.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) revealed plans to boost border security along the NH-Canadian border, prioritizing local law enforcement for national safety. Joined by Attorney General John Formella, they outlined a $1.4 million initiative from the state&#8217;s budget to establish the Northern Border project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2074091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2074090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074090","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2074090"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074090\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2074091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2074090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2074090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2074090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}