Securing Our Port, Protecting Our People

Security has been a top priority at Port Everglades long before the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Business growth at the Port continues to expand at a rapid pace. An increasing number of businesses are basing their operations on Port real estate. And, the population of personnel working on Port grounds steadily surges. Ensuring a safe and secure environment for enterprises as well as individuals has become a critical, built-in function of the Port's infrastructure.

Capital Improvements Program Port Everglades is in the midst of completing a massive $48 million security infrastructure program. The strides in security enhancement and improvement have been significant. Spanning several budget years, progress has been swift and the results have been measurable. Key highlights of this program include:

• Construction of a new security operations command center
• Tighter perimeter barriers with fencing around restricted areas throughout the entire port
• Closed-circuit television monitoring systems at all entrances
• Staffed access-control gates that separate traffic flow and facilitate passenger and cargo movement
• A new barrier wall to protect hazardous materials
• STARS (STOLEN AUTOMOBILE RECOVERY SYSTEM) cargo x-ray system
• Technologically enhancing Foreign-Trade Zone #25 with monitored security cameras, an upgraded fire alarm system and an automated inventory control system
• State-of-the-art X-ray screening area in Southport Container Complex which allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to scan containers as they depart the docks, resulting in more efficient movement of cargo
• Radiation Portal Monitors to screen all containerized cargo leaving the port via truck transport