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The Department of Homeland Security is the federal government department with the primary mission to strengthen America's protection by preventing terrorist attacks, reducing vulnerabilities, and increasing the nation's preparedness. The beginning of the Department of Homeland Security was the attack on the World Trade Towers on September 11, 2001. The Department of Homeland Security is the third largest federal agency, employing over 200,000 individuals in the effort to keep citizens safe from a wide variety of threats. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is the  primary federal official for domestic incident management to coordinate the federal government’s resources utilized in response to, or recovery from terrorist attacks, major disasters, or other emergencies.



Department of Homeland Security and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Announce a Historic Enhanced Tribal Card ..Find out more on this topic. Click here.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Pascua Yaqui Tribe today announced the production of the first ever Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) - designed as a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document that formally recognizes tribal membership and U.S. citizenship for the purpose of entering the United States through a land or sea port of entry. The Pascua Yaqui are the first tribe in the country to issue an ETC. Read the whole article for full details
Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler ..Learn more about this news item.
A statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on the court's decision to enjoin most of SB1070 on July 28, 2010. To learn more, use the link.
Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Call to Iowa Governor Chet Culver ..Read full article by clicking here.
Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Iowa Governor Chet Culver following the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam in eastern Iowa on Saturday. To learn more, use the link.
Secretary Napolitano, TSA Administrator Pistole Launch "If You See Something, Say Something" Campaign for General Aviation ..Additional information on this subject.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole today launched two major enhancements to general aviation security - the general aviation component of DHS's nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft entering and exiting the United States through a single, Department-wide process. Read more about this news.
Statement by Press Secretary Clark Stevens on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Wisconsin ..Additional information on this subject.
“Secretary Napolitano will travel to Oshkosh, Wis., on Monday, July 26, with Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole to participate in the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Convention 2010, meet with general aviation industry leaders to discuss ongoing efforts to protect global aviation networks from threats of terrorism, and make an aviation security announcement. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized.” Read more on this by following the linked text in the title above.
Secretary Napolitano Releases Report on DHS Progress Fulfilling 9/11 Commission Recommendations, Including Historic Advances in Aviation Security ..Find out more on this topic. Click here.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano marked the sixth anniversary of the issuance of the 9/11 Commission Report by releasing a 2010 progress report outlining advancements in the Department’s capabilities to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and other threats—including a series of unprecedented steps to bolster aviation security in the United States and around the world. Read more on this by following the linked text in the title above.
Secretary Napolitano Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Campaign to Combat Human Trafficking ..Find out more on this topic. Click here.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today launched the "Blue Campaign" - a DHS-wide initiative to combat human trafficking through enhanced public awareness, victim assistance programs, and law enforcement training and initiatives. Jump to this feature by clicking the title.
Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Meeting with Veterans Service Organization Leaders ..Discover more information on this subject.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano met with leaders of several veterans service organizations—at a meeting hosted by Disabled American Veterans—to discuss DHS’ ongoing collaboration and engagement with America’s veteran community. Use the link in the article title to view the entire news article.
Secretaria Napolitano lanza primera campaña de su tipo para combatir la trata de personas ..Find out more on this topic. Click here.
Janet Napolitano, secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Department of Homeland Security o DHS) lanzó la “Campaña Azul” (“Blue Campaign”), un esfuerzo a nivel de departamento para combatir la trata de personas por medio de programas de concientización y ayuda a las víctimas, como también capacitación y operativos para velar por el cumplimiento de la ley. Read the whole article for full details
Secretary Napolitano Announces Additional Recovery Act-Funded Advanced Imaging Technology Deployments ..Learn more about this news item.
Secretary Napolitano announced the deployment of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-funded advanced imaging technology (AIT) to 28 additional airports nationwide -strengthening security at airports throughout the nation while creating local jobs. Find out more about this topic. Go to the link.