New security regulations under Trump have thrust border security and infrastructure protection back into the headlines. This renewed focus is set to drive demand for smarter, high-tech tools—AI-powered cameras, drone patrols, and real-time threat-detection systems.
In this blog, we’ll explore how these regulations will affect different sectors of the security industry—and what businesses need to know.
Key developments driving demand for high-tech security solutions:
Executive order 14165: “Securing our borders”:
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14165, emphasizing the need for comprehensive border security measures.
The order mandates the deployment of both temporary and permanent physical barriers, increased personnel, and the integration of advanced technologies to achieve complete operational control of the southern border.
It calls for stronger border control using more people, better barriers, and high-tech tools like drones, surveillance towers, and AI systems.
For security and tech companies, this means new opportunities. There will likely be more government contracts, more demand for smart security systems, and faster decisions around spending. If your business helps protect people or places using smart tools, then now is the time to pay attention.
Investment in virtual border wall technologies:
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to technology firms to develop and deploy autonomous surveillance towers along the U.S.-Mexico border.
These towers utilize artificial intelligence and advanced imaging to detect and differentiate between humans, animals, and vehicles, providing real-time data to border agents.
This approach complements physical barriers and enhances situational awareness in remote areas.
Enhanced biometric and surveillance systems:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to implement facial recognition systems capable of identifying all individuals in vehicles crossing the border.
This initiative aims to bolster existing facial recognition efforts and improve monitoring at land ports of entry.
Cuts to domestic security and emergency preparedness:
President Trump’s 2025 budget proposal includes significant cuts to various public security programs, despite increases in areas like border security and missile defense. Here’s an overview of the key reductions:
FEMA and TSA Programs:
The budget proposes eliminating $535 million in funding for FEMA’s state and local grants and training programs, including the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
Additionally, $189 million would be cut from TSA programs, affecting law enforcement grants and the Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response Teams.
Counterterrorism and violence prevention:
Tens of millions of dollars allocated for violence prevention have been cut or frozen.
This includes funding for programmers aimed at preventing terrorism and mass shootings, such as those under the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3).
In a time when government support for domestic preparedness is being scaled back, businesses must take proactive steps to secure their people, assets, and operations.
These Security Regulations Under Trump not only intensify border measures but also signal a shift in federal emphasis—making it critical for private‐sector security providers to fill the gap.
But, relying solely on traditional CCTV surveillance is no longer sufficient.
Passive monitoring may capture events, but it rarely prevents them.
Advanced video analytics:
Advanced video analytics, as part of a remote video monitoring system, offers exactly that. Intelligent, real-time protection that goes far beyond traditional CCTV.
This is why businesses across the U.S., from Sacramento and Memphis to Dallas and Detroit, are turning to remote video monitoring to combat crime.
We recommend these insightful reads to learn how real-time monitoring adds a proactive, intelligent layer of defense to any security strategy.
Here’s what modern analytics can detect:
Intruder detection:
Whether it’s someone scaling a fence or entering restricted zones, intruder detection instantly identifies unauthorized access or suspicious behavior. Alerts are sent to remote operators or security teams the moment a threat is detected.
Violence detection:
Violence detection uses AI models trained on real-world scenarios to recognize physical altercations or aggressive movements, allowing for swift response before incidents escalate. This is critical for high-risk environments like retail, healthcare, and public venues.
Loitering and vandalism prevention:
Detects prolonged presence in sensitive areas or unusual movement patterns — a key part of loitering and vandalism prevention, often a precursor to theft or damage. Early intervention can prevent costly incidents before they occur.
Vehicle and license plate recognition:
Vehicle and license plate recognition helps track movement, capture license plate data, and flag unauthorized or redlisted entries in real time.
Real-Time Alerts & Central Monitoring:
Live operators instantly analyze all of this data, verify threats, issue audio warnings, or dispatch emergency services when needed.
Conclusion:
As Security Regulations Under Trump shift federal priorities toward border protection and away from domestic preparedness, businesses can no longer wait on government programs to keep them safe. The landscape is changing—fast.
With traditional CCTV systems falling short, advanced video analytics and remote monitoring are becoming essential. These intelligent tools don’t just record what happens—they help prevent it.
Now is the time for businesses to act. Investing in smarter surveillance means protecting your operations, your people, and your future—before threats turn into incidents.
Let’s make your security smarter—contact us and start today.
