Department of Border Management
Stay informed with the latest Authority updates, security notices, and policy changes.
Authority investigators have successfully disrupted a major document forgery operation in the Sacramento Enclave. The operation, known as "Sacramento Press," had been producing counterfeit travel permits with a reported 85% success rate at checkpoints.
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Citizens are reminded that possessing forged documents carries penalties including fines, detention, and permanent travel restrictions. Use our verification system to check document authenticity.
Beginning November 1st, 2048, all checkpoints in the Gates 28-47 range will implement enhanced verification procedures. This follows regional security assessments and recent incidents in the North Ribbon area.
Changes include:
Travelers should allow extra time and ensure all documentation is current and properly registered.
Commander Patricia Voss has been assigned to Gate 33 on Route 7, effective immediately. Commander Voss brings nine years of checkpoint management experience and previously served at Gates 12 and 22.
Gate 33 operates three daily shifts and serves as a primary access point to New San Diego via Route 7. The checkpoint has been upgraded with the latest document verification systems and enhanced inspection capabilities.
Citizens and checkpoint personnel should be aware of fraudulent documents originating from an operation known as "Omaha Quick Print." These forgeries are characterized by:
If you encounter suspected forgeries, report them immediately to your checkpoint commander or regional security office.
Effective November 1st, 2048, travel permit fees will be adjusted to reflect administrative costs:
Existing permits remain valid through their expiration dates. Processing times remain 2-4 weeks for standard applications.
The Authority announces the successful reconstruction and reopening of Gate 41 on Rural Route 12. The checkpoint, which suffered significant damage in a security incident last year, has been fully rebuilt with enhanced security features and staffing.
Gate 41 serves the North Ribbon agricultural community and is critical for regional food distribution. The checkpoint now features reinforced structures, expanded surveillance systems, and increased personnel presence.
Note: All travelers passing through Gate 41 should expect enhanced screening procedures during the initial operational period.
The Authority confirms that investigations continue into the March 2048 disappearance of a 12-truck convoy traveling between Gate 33 and New San Diego. Despite extensive search operations, no trace of the vehicles or their occupants has been recovered.
Citizens are reminded that travel through the Scorched Belt carries inherent risks. All travelers should:
The investigation remains active, and any information should be reported to Authority headquarters in Sacramento Enclave.
The Authority has launched an updated online document verification system accessible at gate33checkpoint.com/verify. The new system allows travelers to verify document authenticity before travel, reducing checkpoint processing times.
Features:
Travelers are encouraged to verify all documents before departing to avoid delays or rejection at checkpoints.
The Authority has mediated a resolution to the recent labor dispute at Pittsburgh Works manufacturing facilities. Normal checkpoint operations have resumed at Gates 33-40.
Worker transit between residential zones and industrial facilities will continue under standard procedures. All workers must maintain current identification and work authorization documents.
The Authority's 2047 Annual Report is now available, highlighting key achievements in border security and traveler services:
The report is available to authorized personnel through the employee portal.