Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
As part of the Department of Homeland Security’s ongoing efforts to support state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced final allocations for seven FY 2013 DHS preparedness grant programs, including the Homeland Security Grant Program.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Under Secretary Dr. Tara O’Toole addresses why the development and adoption of new technologies are critical to meeting current and future demands of homeland security missions; how S&T knowledge products, technical analysis, laboratories, and university-based Centers of Excellence contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of DHS operations; and how S&T is improving the capabilities and safety of first responders.
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino expresses his support of a 5-year reauthorization of the nonpermanent provisions of the Defense Production Act (DPA) and addresses the importance of the DPA to support our national defense, including disaster preparedness and response, protection and restoration of critical infrastructure operations, and homeland security capabilities.
In July 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with its interagency partners, launched the 2012 Fusion Center Assessment (2012 Assessment).
DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Cybersecurity & Communications Acting Assistant Secretary Roberta Stempfley, and National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) Director Larry Zelvin address NCCIC’s role, responsibilities, and future planning to protect the Nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber attacks, secure Federal networks, and coordinate private sector cyber threat information sharing.
Written testimony of The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Directorate of Management Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Procurement Officer Nick Nayak, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement National Firearms and Tactical Training Unit Assistant Director Humberto Medina address DHS’ requirement, purchase and use of ammunition in support of DHS’ law enforcement and security missions.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) State and Local Program Office Deputy Under Secretary Scott McAllister, and Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Acting Director Huban Gowadia address the efforts of I&A and DNDO to enhance information sharing efforts with state and local partners and to protect against radiological and nuclear threats to the homeland.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano addresses President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano addresses President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.
Department of Homeland Security Management Directorate Under Secretary Rafael Borras, U.S. Customs & Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Thomas Winkowski, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Dan Ragsdale and Transportation Security Administration Deputy Administrator John Halinski address sequestration and the important planning that has been undertaken to date by the Department, as well as the issues surrounding the Budget Control Act and the Department’s preparations for potential budget reductions and the impacts of sequestration.
