http://www.dhs.gov/ Department of Homeland Security Press Releases 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/graphics/print_logo.gif http://www.dhs.gov/ http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268943757522.shtm 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268943757522.shtm "I applaud the Department of Justice and the FBI for leading the effort culminating in today’s guilty plea, and I commend the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the DHS Office of Intelligence & Analysis who played critical roles as part of a true interagency investigation." http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268843939770.shtm 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268843939770.shtm Secretary Napolitano joined U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas to announce a trio of initiatives to strengthen the efficiency and accuracy of the E-Verify system. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268857871775.shtm 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268857871775.shtm Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute joined Finnish Interior Minister Anne Holmlund to sign a Preventing and Combating Crime (PCC) Agreement—allowing for the enhanced exchange of biometric and biographic data to bolster counterterrorism and law enforcement efforts in both the United States and Finland while protecting individual privacy. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268852039365.shtm 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268852039365.shtm Secretary Napolitano visited the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Ga., to observe a demonstration of a flying-while-armed training for law enforcement and deliver remarks about FLETC’s role in training law enforcement agents and officers from dozens of federal, state, local and tribal agencies in order to help keep Americans and their communities safe and secure. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268769368466.shtm 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268769368466.shtm The Department of Homeland Security will redeploy $50 million of Recovery Act funding originally allocated for the SBInet Block 1 to other tested, commercially available security technology along the Southwest border, including mobile surveillance, thermal imaging devices, ultra-light detection, backscatter units, mobile radios, cameras and laptops for pursuit vehicles, and remote video surveillance system enhancements. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268485284130.shtm 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268485284130.shtm Secretary Napolitano Meets with Her Asia/Pacific Counterparts in Tokyo on Ways to Bolster International Aviation Security http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268162593062.shtm 9 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268162593062.shtm Secretary Napolitano announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268070133571.shtm 8 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1268070133571.shtm Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano applauded President Obama's intent to nominate Major General Robert A. Harding, U.S. Army (Retired), as Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267803703134.shtm 5 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267803703134.shtm Secretary Napolitano announced the first 11 airports to receive advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds—strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267807703564.shtm 5 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267807703564.shtm Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Tokyo at the invitation of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to meet with counterparts from the Asia/Pacific region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267744412838.shtm 4 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267744412838.shtm Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano today met with CEOs of the member airlines of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the largest airline trade association in the United States, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents approximately 230 airlines and more than 90 percent of the world's air traffic—part of her ongoing efforts to bring together major domestic and foreign air carriers to work on ways to bolster international aviation security. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267661486687.shtm 3 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267661486687.shtm http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267540088589.shtm 2 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267540088589.shtm Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267461733008.shtm 1 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267461733008.shtm Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano unveiled the Department’s initiative for increased consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes across the United States—building on current tribal partnerships to protect the safety and security of all people on tribal lands and throughout the nation. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266954191830.shtm 23 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266954191830.shtm Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney today announced the expansion of preclearance services for private aircraft departing Shannon Airport for the United States beginning March 1, 2010. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266937757905.shtm 23 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266937757905.shtm Secretary Napolitano will travel to San Francisco on Wednesday, March 3, to deliver remarks about the Department’s broad mission to protect the nation’s cyber infrastructure, systems and networks, and the responsibility of all Americans in maintaining cybersecurity and resiliency at RSA Conference http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267022335336.shtm 23 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267022335336.shtm The Colorado Information and Analysis Center, an FBI agent assigned to the Joint Regional Intelligence Center in Los Angeles and the deputy director of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center won awards at the National Fusion Center Conference today as fusion center of the year and as outstanding fusion center federal and state/local representatives. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266965523899.shtm 23 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266965523899.shtm Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute delivered remarks highlighting the Department’s continued commitment to sustaining and supporting fusion centers and the key role they play in facilitating information sharing among federal, state, local and tribal and private sector partners at the fourth annual National Fusion Center Conference in New Orleans. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266518590391.shtm 18 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266518590391.shtm La secretaria Janet Napolitano del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés) y el secretario de Seguridad Pública (SSP) Genaro García Luna de México suscribieron hoy una Declaración de Principios de Cooperación sobre medidas conjuntas para reforzar la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, e intercambiar información sobre amenazas transnacionales, y a la vez simplificar el transporte y comercio legítimos. http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266515652313.shtm 18 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1266515652313.shtm U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Mexican Secretary of Public Safety Genaro García Luna signed a Declaration of Principles of Cooperation on joint efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and share information about transnational threats while streamlining legitimate travel and trade.