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Implementing Machine Learning, AI and Risk-Based Analytics that Enhance Border Security

ManTech is a key partner in supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and law enforcement agencies in their mission to enhance border security and safeguard the United States.

From stopping illegal trafficking to defending against threats, a secure border means a Stronger, Safer America.

By implementing advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and risk-based analytics, ManTech empowers these agencies to preempt criminal and terrorist activities while facilitating lawful trade and travel.We provide personnel  with efficient access to relevant, real-time information, enabling critical, data-driven decisions that enhance national security and streamline operations.

ManTech strategically applies cutting-edge technologies to support border security efforts, including:
Multi-tiered assessment strategies, Advanced machine learning models, Comprehensive intelligence research, Statistical analyses and Knowledge-engineered rules.

Agencies rely on ManTech to achieve these mission priorities:

  • Preventing terror attacks before they materialize
  • Intercepting illegal drugs and illicit trade, leading to the seizure of thousands of pounds of narcotics
  • Combating human trafficking by analyzing of transnational criminal organizations (TCOs)
  • Disrupting criminal networks through advanced network visualizations
  • Enforcing trade sanctions by isolating entities and networks that violate regulations

Direct Support for Operations: AI/ML-Driven Targeting and Analytics

ManTech provides direct operational support to enhance targeting and analytics for border operations.. This includes the development and deployment of advanced data analytics, predictive modeling, and AI/ML solutions that improve threat detection and operational intelligence. Key capabilities include:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
ManTech develops and deploys machine learning models across passenger and cargo use cases, streamlining the identification of risky individuals and shipments. These models deployed have played a critical role in the seizure of thousands of pounds of illicit drugs, including Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Additionally, these tools have generated investigative leads and criminal justice outcomes for federal agencies such as the Department of Justice, Department of State and other components of the Intelligence Community.

Operational Intelligence and Special Operations Support:
By integrating adaptable AI/ML technologies, our solutions allow field agents to tailor predictions to their operational needs.. This ensures that targeting efforts remain effective in dynamic environments, increasing the likelihood of successful interdictions at border entry points.

Operational Threat Research: Illuminating Criminal Networks
ManTech conducts in-depth operational threat research to identify and visualize networks of illicit activity using both internal and external data sources. This research enhances the understanding of transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) by analyzing the entities, roles, and relationships within these networks. This includes:

  • Entity Analysis:
    ManTech analyzes trade, travel, criminal activity, and financial transactions—including cryptocurrency threat assessments—to isolate actors, activities, and networks that pose threats to national security.
  • Network Visualization:
    Using advanced tools, we create dynamic network visualizations that provide actionable insights into criminal operations. These visualizations support law enforcement personnel and analysts in identifying illicit activities and advancing investigations.

 

Collaboration with the Intelligence Community

ManTech partners with the Intelligence Community (IC) to enhance classified and unclassified threat analysis. Our team:

  • Gathers analyst requirements and reviews classified data to improve threat assessments.
  • Facilitates the transfer of unclassified information to high-security environments for analysis.
  • Performs full-spectrum data processes, including Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), predictive modeling, AI/ML deployment, and more, to support the identification and mitigation of threats.

Social Media Analytics: Open Source Intelligence

ManTech provides continuous collection and analysis of publicly available open-source information, including social media, to support border security and law enforcement. This includes:

  • Identifying potential threats to protected and special events and protected locations.
  • Conducting online research to uncover individuals’ digital footprints in support of intelligence investigations.
  • Providing situational awareness for upcoming travel and special events.

Our team develops threat assessments, identifies intelligence gaps, and collaborates with department and agency personnel to draft and validate collection requirements. These efforts ensure that DHS remains proactive in addressing emerging threats.

Advanced Research: Network and Link Analysis

ManTech conducts cutting-edge research to identify and analyze actors, activities, and networks associated with high-priority threat categories. Using a combination of open-source, commercial technologies and custom solutions, we:

  • Create and navigate network visualizations to support law enforcement operations and investigations.
  • Integrate these visualizations into actionable presentations that meet both immediate and long-term mission needs.

AI/ML and the Future of Border Security Analytics

ManTech is committed to advancing the use of AI/ML to address evolving security challenges. As part of this mission, we are supporting large-scale cloud migration initiatives, enabling the transition of data, applications, and predictive models to secure cloud environments. This transition allows for:

  • Scalable and efficient end-to-end analytics, from data exploration and model training to deployment and monitoring.
  • Integration of next-generation technologies such as facial biometrics and non-intrusive inspection systems to enhance real-time traveler screening and processing.

By operationalizing these innovations, ManTech ensures that DHS and law enforcement agencies remain at the forefront of national security and operational excellence.

Commitment to Protecting the Nation

ManTech’s work in support of the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement agencies underscores our dedication to leveraging advanced analytics,AI/ML, and other cutting-edge technologies to secure the border, streamline operations, and protect the United States from emerging threats. Through innovation and partnership, we deliver impactful solutions that address critical mission objectives and safeguard the nation

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