Customs Border Security Inspection Plan

1、 Introduction

The Importance of Customs Border Security Inspection



Customs border security inspection is an important line of defense for maintaining national security and border stability. It plays an irreplaceable role in safeguarding national sovereignty, preventing illegal entry and exit, combating smuggling crimes, and protecting the safety of people's lives and property.

Firstly, customs border security is the first barrier to prevent illegal entry and exit and smuggling crimes. Strict security measures can effectively prevent illegal individuals, smuggled goods, and others from entering or leaving the country's borders, thereby maintaining border security and order.

Secondly, customs border security checks are an important means of protecting the safety of people's lives and property. During the security check process, customs personnel will carefully inspect passengers' luggage, goods, etc. to ensure that they do not contain dangerous goods, prohibited items, or other items that may endanger people's life and property safety.

In addition, customs border security checks are also an important guarantee for promoting international trade and exchanges. Through security checks, customs can ensure that incoming and outgoing goods comply with national laws, regulations, and safety standards, providing a safe and convenient environment for international trade and exchanges.


Background and purpose of plan development

With the deepening development of globalization and the increasing frequency of international exchanges, customs and border security are facing unprecedented challenges. On the one hand, illegal activities such as smuggling and illegal entry and exit are becoming increasingly rampant, posing a serious threat to national security and border stability; On the other hand, the continuous increase in international trade and exchanges has also put forward higher requirements for customs security inspection work.

In order to address these challenges and improve the efficiency and accuracy of customs border security inspections, this plan has emerged. The plan aims to comprehensively enhance the capacity and level of customs border security inspection by introducing advanced security technology, optimizing security inspection processes, strengthening personnel training and management, and other measures.

Specifically, the objectives of this plan include:

Improve the efficiency and accuracy of security checks to ensure rapid clearance of passengers and goods;
Strengthen border control to prevent illegal entry and exit and smuggling crimes;
Ensure the safety of people's lives and property, and prevent dangerous and prohibited goods from entering the country;
Promote international trade and exchange, and provide strong support for economic development.
Through the implementation of this plan, we hope to comprehensively enhance the capacity and level of customs border security inspection, and make greater contributions to maintaining national security and border stability, ensuring the safety of people's lives and property, promoting international trade and exchanges.



2、 Current situation analysis

The challenges faced by current customs border security inspections
Technical challenge: With the development of technology, the means of smuggling crimes are becoming increasingly covert and complex, and traditional security technology is no longer able to meet the needs of modern customs border security. The emergence of new types of prohibited goods, dangerous goods, and smuggling methods requires customs security to continuously update technology and equipment, improve the efficiency and accuracy of security checks.
Personnel challenge: Some customs security personnel need to improve their professional skills and professional abilities, and their mastery of new security equipment and technology is not proficient enough, making it difficult to adapt to the constantly changing security situation. At the same time, some security personnel may have problems such as improper work attitude and weak sense of responsibility, which may bring hidden dangers to security work.
Management challenge: The customs security inspection process is cumbersome and time-consuming, which affects the efficiency of customs clearance for passengers and goods. In addition, there are deficiencies in some customs security inspection systems and management norms, which need to be further improved and optimized.
International challenges: With the development of globalization, international exchanges and cooperation are becoming increasingly frequent, and customs security work is also facing increasing international pressure. The differences in security inspection standards and management systems among different countries have brought certain difficulties to customs security inspection work.
Comparison of the Current Situation of Security Inspection Technology and Management at Home and Abroad
Domestic situation:
In terms of technology, domestic customs have begun to introduce and apply advanced security technology, such as X-ray security machines, explosive detector, facial recognition technology, etc. However, there is still a certain gap compared to the international advanced level.
In terms of management, domestic customs have achieved certain results in security inspection processes, system construction, and personnel training, but there are still some problems and shortcomings, such as cumbersome processes and non-standard management.

Current situation abroad:
In terms of technology: International security technology has become quite mature and advanced, and many countries and regions have adopted advanced security equipment and technologies, such as CT/AT carry on luggage inspection equipment, intelligent monitoring systems, etc., greatly improving the efficiency and accuracy of security checks.
In terms of management, foreign customs have relatively mature and standardized security inspection processes, system construction, personnel training, and other aspects, forming a relatively complete security inspection system. At the same time, foreign customs also pay attention to cooperation and exchanges with other countries and regions to jointly address challenges such as transnational crime and illegal immigration.
Existing problems and shortcomings
In terms of technology, the update speed of domestic customs security inspection technology is relatively slow, and some equipment and technology are outdated, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern security inspection. At the same time, there is insufficient emphasis on the research and application of new security inspection technologies and equipment, and a lack of independent innovation capabilities.
In terms of management, the customs security inspection process is cumbersome and time-consuming, which affects the efficiency of customs clearance for passengers and goods. Some customs security inspection systems and management norms have shortcomings and need further improvement and optimization. In addition, the professional qualities and abilities of some customs security personnel need to be improved, and training and management need to be strengthened.
In terms of international cooperation, there are differences in security inspection standards and management systems between countries, which have brought certain difficulties to customs security inspection work. We need to strengthen cooperation and exchanges with other countries and regions to jointly address challenges such as transnational crime and illegal immigration.

3、 Plan objectives

Clarify the main objectives of the customs border security inspection plan
The main goal of the customs border security program is to build an efficient, accurate, and secure security system to address current and future security challenges, ensure the security and stability of national borders, protect the safety of people's lives and property, and promote the smooth progress of international trade.
To achieve this goal, we will be committed to the following specific aspects:
Improving security inspection efficiency: By optimizing the security inspection process, introducing advanced security inspection technology and equipment, and strengthening personnel training and management, the clearance speed of passengers and goods is significantly improved, and waiting time is reduced.
Enhance security accuracy: Utilize the latest technological means such as artificial intelligence and big data analysis to increase the detection rate of illegal items such as prohibited and dangerous goods, ensuring safety.
Strengthen border control: Strengthen the supervision of inbound and outbound personnel, goods, and transportation vehicles, prevent illegal immigration and smuggling crimes, and maintain the security and stability of national borders.
Improving passenger experience: While ensuring safety, optimize the security check experience of passengers, reduce unnecessary troubles and troubles, and improve passenger satisfaction.
Set specific and quantifiable indicators
To ensure the achievement of the above goals, we will set the following specific and quantifiable indicators:
Security inspection efficiency indicators:
Average clearance time for passengers: no more than 1 minute.
Average customs clearance time for goods: no more than 1 hour.
Security inspection accuracy indicators:
The detection rate of prohibited items is not less than 99%.
Dangerous goods detection rate: not less than 99%.
Border control indicators:
The incidence of illegal entry and exit cases decreased by 30% year-on-year.
The investigation and prosecution rate of smuggling crimes shall not be less than 99%.
Passenger experience indicators:
Passenger satisfaction survey: The satisfaction rate is not less than 98%.
Passenger complaint rate: a year-on-year decrease of 90%.
These indicators will serve as important basis for us to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of customs border security inspection programs, and will also guide us to continuously optimize and improve security inspection work.


4、 Technological upgrades

1、 Security inspection equipment and its advantages and disadvantages
X-ray security inspection equipment
Advantages: It can penetrate non-metallic substances and effectively detect prohibited and dangerous goods in goods and luggage. Clear imaging, fast detection speed, suitable for security inspection of large quantities of goods.
Disadvantages: The detection effect on metal substances is relatively poor, and there is a certain radiation risk to operators.
Scope of application: Applicable to the security inspection of luggage and goods in customs, airports, stations and other places.
Explosive and drug detectors
Advantages: It can quickly and accurately detect dangerous goods such as explosives and drugs, and is suitable for safety inspections of personnel, vehicles, and goods.
Disadvantage: The equipment is expensive and requires professional personnel to operate and maintain.
Scope of application: Applicable to the safety inspection of inbound and outbound personnel, vehicles, and goods by customs, border inspection, public security and other departments.
Facial recognition system
Advantages: Fast recognition speed, high accuracy, able to effectively identify the identity of inbound and outbound personnel, and prevent illegal entry and exit.
Disadvantages: The recognition effect may be affected by factors such as lighting, angle, and occlusion.
Scope of application: Suitable for identity verification of inbound and outbound personnel in customs, border inspection, airports and other places.
Intelligent monitoring system
Advantages: It can monitor the security status of customs, border inspection and other places in real time, and promptly report any abnormal situations, improving security prevention capabilities.
Disadvantage: The system construction cost is high and requires professional personnel to maintain and manage.
Scope of application: Suitable for security monitoring in important places such as customs, border inspection, and airports.
5、 Process optimization
When designing a new process for customs border security, it is necessary to fully consider the key links and control points of the process, and upgrade it in combination with current information and intelligent technologies. Here is a possible process design and its key links, control points, and considerations for information and intelligent upgrades:


1、 Security check process design
Passenger arrival and waiting for inspection
Passengers arrive at the designated waiting area as instructed.
Set up clear signs and signs to guide passengers to queue up in an orderly manner.
Luggage and personal belongings security check
Passengers put their luggage and personal belongings into the X-ray machine for inspection.
If necessary, perform manual inspection or liquid inspection.
Document verification and identity verification
Passengers present valid documents, such as passports, passes, etc.
Verify the authenticity and identity information of documents through automatic verification systems or manual verification.
Border inspection
Passengers are subject to inquiries and inspections by border guards.
Perform biometric recognition technologies such as fingerprint recognition and facial recognition as needed.
Boarding/Exiting
After passing the security check, passengers can proceed to the boarding platform or exit channel.
Establish monitoring and alarm systems to ensure the safe and orderly departure of passengers.
2、 Key links and control points
Luggage and personal belongings security check
Control point: Ensure that all luggage and carry on items have undergone X-ray machine inspection.
Key step: When suspicious items are found, manual inspection or liquid inspection should be carried out.
Document verification and identity verification
Control point: Verify whether the authenticity of the document matches the identity information.
Key link: Adopting an automatic verification system to improve verification efficiency and accuracy.
Border inspection
Control point: Ensure that all passengers receive inquiries and inspections from border guards.
Key link: Using biometric recognition technology to improve inspection efficiency and accuracy.
3、 Informatization and intelligent upgrading
Introducing intelligent security inspection equipment
Adopting advanced X-ray machines, automatic verification systems, and biometric recognition technology.
Improve security inspection efficiency and accuracy, and reduce manual intervention.
Establish an information sharing platform
Integrate information from customs, border defense, airlines, and other parties into one platform.
Realize real-time information sharing and exchange, and improve overall work efficiency.
Data analysis and risk warning
Perform big data analysis on passenger information to identify potential risks.
Establish a risk warning mechanism and take corresponding measures in a timely manner.
Mobile applications
Develop mobile applications to facilitate passengers to check security information and schedule security check times.
Improve passenger satisfaction and convenience.
Artificial intelligence assisted decision-making
Using artificial intelligence technology to assist customs, border defense and other departments in decision-making.
Improve the accuracy and efficiency of decision-making.
Through the above design, the customs border security inspection process will be more efficient, secure, and convenient, and fully utilize information and intelligent technology to improve overall work efficiency and security.
2、 Equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning plan
Equipment procurement
Based on the actual needs of customs border security inspection, develop a detailed equipment procurement list, specifying requirements such as equipment model, quantity, and price.
Select suppliers with good reputation and strength for equipment procurement through open bidding, competitive negotiations, and other means.
equipment installation 
Based on the actual situation of customs, border inspection and other places, develop equipment installation plans, clarify the requirements for equipment installation location, wiring, power supply, etc.
Arrange a professional installation team for equipment installation to ensure the accuracy and stability of equipment installation.
Equipment debugging
After the installation of the equipment is completed, perform equipment debugging to ensure that the equipment can operate normally and meet security requirements.
During the debugging process, perform functional and performance tests on the equipment to ensure that all functions are normal and performance is stable.
After debugging is completed, write an equipment debugging report, record the debugging process and results, as the basis for equipment acceptance.
The above is a detailed description of the introduction of advanced security inspection equipment and technology in customs border security, as well as an introduction to equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning plans. By introducing advanced security equipment and technology, it will be possible to effectively improve the efficiency and accuracy of customs border security checks, ensuring the security and stability of national borders.