CBP - Incident Driven Video Recording System (IDVRS)
Investment ID: 024-000005295
Overview
Program Title
CBP - Incident Driven Video Recording System (IDVRS)
Description
Supports Securing America's Borders. IDVRS is a Congressionally-mandated program. The purpose of the Program is to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with a capability to record interactions between Officers/Agents and the public. IDVRS includes body-worn cameras (BWC), BWC docking stations, BWC mounting options, software licenses for Officer/Agent video management system (VMS) access, network infrastructure improvements (e.g., switches and cables), physical storage for BWC hardware, docking stations and mounting options, and cloud storage for IDVRS footage. The benefits gained by implementing the program are increased transparency into interactions between Officers/Agents and the public, protection for Officers/Agents and the public from false allegations, and assisting Officers/Agents with report writing.
Type of Program
Major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable
Investment Detail
The Return on Investment (ROI) has been determined for the partial solution based off of the initial Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) conducted in 2018 and has been calculated at 3%. ROI was calculated by looking at (Baseline O&M minus New Program O&M** plus Other Benefits) divided by (Planning, Initial Capital and Non-Recurring)) - 1*%. Thus far through FY22, IDVRS' cost performance index is sustained at $1.07 of value received for every $1.00 spent and invested. Multiple use cases exist for IDVRS Program agility to ensure funds are effectively utilized. As an example, initial circuit upgrade funding in FY22 of over $1.3 million was reclaimed and effectively reallocated to switch upgrades when circuit contractors were deemed inefficient.
The investment will benefit internal DHS stakeholders, primarily USBP, by equipping agents with the ability to document and record interactions with the public where limited surveillance capabilities have been deployed but interaction with the public remains high. This contributes to the protection of both agent safety and the safety of the American people. Specifically, IDRVS will allow USBP to improve on abilities to capture interactions between agents and public. This capability will provide cost savings by allowing USBP to perform FOIA duties in an integrated and efficient manner, reducing resource needs and improving results. In addition, the IT infrastructure upgrades across sectors and stations inadvertently benefit those sites' ability to evaluate, improve, and sustain other technological advancements, benefitting other operational needs. In addition, the deployment of IDVRS body-worn cameras (BWCs) in Phases 1-4 exceeded the operational availability target of 90 percent (metric 139470), enabling Agents to utilize the technology whenever needed. This performance metric advances the CBP Goal of Securing America's Borders.
IDVRS also provides qualitative benefits to numerous external stakeholders, including state/local/tribal law enforcement, Mexican authorities, and Canadian authorities through improved data sharing and stakeholder engagement.
The investment will benefit internal DHS stakeholders, primarily USBP, by equipping agents with the ability to document and record interactions with the public where limited surveillance capabilities have been deployed but interaction with the public remains high. This contributes to the protection of both agent safety and the safety of the American people. Specifically, IDRVS will allow USBP to improve on abilities to capture interactions between agents and public. This capability will provide cost savings by allowing USBP to perform FOIA duties in an integrated and efficient manner, reducing resource needs and improving results. In addition, the IT infrastructure upgrades across sectors and stations inadvertently benefit those sites' ability to evaluate, improve, and sustain other technological advancements, benefitting other operational needs. In addition, the deployment of IDVRS body-worn cameras (BWCs) in Phases 1-4 exceeded the operational availability target of 90 percent (metric 139470), enabling Agents to utilize the technology whenever needed. This performance metric advances the CBP Goal of Securing America's Borders.
IDVRS also provides qualitative benefits to numerous external stakeholders, including state/local/tribal law enforcement, Mexican authorities, and Canadian authorities through improved data sharing and stakeholder engagement.