1. Cargo Risk-Based Inspection Technique
CRBIT
Cargo Risk-Based Inspection Technique
Office of Security Operations-
Cargo Compliance

2. CRBIT
TSA: Mission
The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce

3. CRBIT
TSA: Objectives
Detect, deter, prevent and disrupt threats toward civil aviation that would inhibit the freedom of movement for people and commerce

4. CRBIT
“One of the ways we’re doing this is by developing and putting into practice a series of risk-based, intelligence-driven processes to further strengthen aviation security.”
“These initiatives are enabling us to focus our resources on …the greatest risk.”
John S. Pistole, TSA Administrator speaking on the topic of risk-based security

5. CRBIT
Risk is an uncertainty that, if it occurs, will have an effect on objectives.
CRBIT
Cargo Risk-Based Inspection Technique (CRBIT) incorporates ISO 3100 Risk Management concepts
CRBIT directly aligns with TSA Administrator John Pistole’s vision of Risk-Based Security

6. CRBIT
CRBIT: Purpose
Provide a Risk-Based Security (RBS) system for Transportation Security Inspectors (TSI) in the field to be able to detect and focus on higher risk cargo that may require additional scrutiny
A flexible, proactive process focusing on cargo that is waiting to be transported on an aircraft
Allows the Inspectors to be both Security Providers and Regulators

7. CRBIT Inspector actively observes on-hand cargo for indicators of risk
Transportation Security Inspector
Cargo exhibiting indicators of risk 7
Air Cargo Facility Aircraft

8. Indicators of Risk in Air Cargo
CRBIT
Indicators of Risk in Air Cargo
Appearance of shipment Tampering, damage or stains
Behavior of individuals associated with shipment Nervous, more curious or asking excessive questions
Context of shipment Illogical routing/commodity from origin or to destination
Documents associated with shipment Missing, altered or special instructions

9. CRBIT
Industry Partner and Inspector collaboratively refute or resolve the indicators of risk prior to transport
Industry Partner
Transportation Security Inspector
Refuted indicators of risk 9
Air Cargo Facility Aircraft

10. CRBIT
CRBIT Successes
TSI discovered appearance and documentation indicators associated with shipment
Lead to the discover of 54 undeclared lithium batteries (HazMat)
Referred to FAA for Civil Enforcement
Based on documentation indicators, TSI-Cs began to further investigate a shipment
Discovered a valid Part 135 carrier was operating without a TSA approved security program and was tendering and transferring cargo throughout the supply chain

11. CRBIT
CRBIT Successes
TSI-C utilized CRBITs during a comprehensive inspection and explained the process to the Air Carrier employees
Later utilizing what was conveyed by the TSI, Air Carrier employee called to report suspicious cargo
In coordination with CBP, international cargo was opened by CBP and an Foreign Passport was found hidden within a magazine
CBP seized the passport
Through interview the TSI-C learned that physical search was being used to screen cargo
TSI-C observed the cargo that was identified as being screened and noticed appearance indicators that the cargo had not been physically opened
Led to the discovery of egregious screening vulnerabilities

12. CRBIT
CRBIT: Benefits
Strengthens the relationship between Industry and TSA
Transportation Security Inspectors work with Industry Partners to resolve indicators
Prioritizes inspection efforts on cargo that is more likely presenting a threat to the transportation system
Proactively focuses resources on cargo exhibiting indicators of risk prior to transporting cargo

13. CRBIT
CRBIT: Benefits
More efficient and effective use of limited resources
Allows for a greater impact on securing the air transportation system
Potentially reviewing security of the entire supply chain
Focusing on cargo vs. focusing on an entity
Security becomes Proactive versus Reactive
Leads to the detection, deterrence and disruption of threats

14. CRBIT
Thank you for your security partnership ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Security Operations
Compliance Division
Cargo Compliance