Because imported goods are in the physical custody of the international carrier, terminal operator, warehouse proprietor, or other private or state entity, Customs has always regarded physical security as primarily the responsibility of those entities; however, Executive Order 11836 directs Customs to assume an active role in cargo security. Customs has launched two programs to identify theft losses; the Imported Merchandise Quantity Control Program and the Theft Information System. In 1972, Customs developed and published cargo-security standards and specifications, and cargo-security surveys are conducted by Customs officers to help facilities storing items under Customs control to improve security. Customs also launched a comprehensive security-education effort in 1971 to improve cargo-security awareness among Customs officers and management and personnel in the import community. Because a theft from Customs custody is a felony, Customs officers have investigated such theft under Federal law. Because of recent cutbacks in personnel and funding, Customs officers will be less able to inspect cargo on a shipment-by-shipment basis, and officers will not be on duty at many locations. Further, the increased use of computerized information systems will reduce the amount of 'hard copy' documentation available to support casual theft or theft by poorly organized groups. The wealth of data in computerized systems will also make them inviting targets for well-organized groups bent on theft.