border security

The following article is a discussion regarding increased bi-lateral cooperation between the United States and Canada for the prevention of transnational crime. The article discusses all outlets of the utilization of technological smart borders, along with a brief history of the establishment of the border and its security detail. Subsequent sections discuss the utilization of dual citizens from both nations, as well as the economically integrated businesses on either side of the border, as a possible solution to aiding law enforcement. The goal of this article is to encourage increased bi-national cooperation among law enforcement agencies from both the United States and Canada in order to prevent transnational crime and therefore stop potential terrorist threats.