Construction on SBInet Technology. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin construction today on the deployment of eight Remote Video Surveillance Systems in the Detroit Sector as part of CBP’s initiative to enhance the use of technology in identifying and countering illegal cross-border activity. The Northern Border Project will use technology already in use along the Southwest Border. The Northern Border Project will deploy technology along the St. Clair River, from Lake Huron to Lake
St. Clair covering approximately 37 miles of a mix of rural, residential, commercial and riverine environments. The Northern Border Project in the Detroit Sector will include 11 RVSS sites – nine camera towers and two cameras on existing structures.

SBInet was a program developed by the Department of Homeland Security in 2005 to enhance border security along the U.S.-Mexico border. However, the program faced numerous challenges and delays, ultimately leading to its termination in 2011. During its implementation, Construction on SBInet Technology encountered issues with cost overruns, technical failures, and difficulties in integrating different surveillance systems. This led to criticism from the public and lawmakers, who questioned the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.