Preventing Terrorism

State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers

State and major urban area fusion centers serve as focal points within the state and local environment for the receipt, analysis, gathering, and sharing of threat-related information between the federal government and state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT) and private sector partners.

Written testimony of CBP and ICE for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Fulfilling A Key 9/11 Commission Recommendation: Implementing Biometric Exit”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations National Security Investigations Assistant Director John Woods addresses DHS’ critical work on implementing a biometric entry/exit system.

Written testimony of Blue Campaign Chair Alice Hill for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Combating Human Trafficking: Federal, State, and Local Perspectives”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Blue Campaign Chair Alice Hill addresses DHS’ efforts to combating the heinous crime of human trafficking using the programs and authorities provided to DHS by Congress and the President.

DHS Announces Grant Allocation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Preparedness Grants

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.

Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “West Fertilizer, Off the Grid: The Problem of Unidentified Chemical Facilities”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division Director David Wulf addresses DHS’ regulation of high-risk chemical facilities under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).

Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “TSA Integrity Challenges: Examining Misconduct by Airport Security Personnel”

Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Deputy Administrator John Halinski addresses TSA’s role in promoting a strong counterterrorism workforce to safeguard the traveling public and secure our Nation’s transportation systems.

Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Oversight of Executive Order 13636 and Development of the Cybersecurity Framework”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protections and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Executive Order 13636 and Presidential Policy Directive 21 Integrated Task Force Director Robert Kolasky addresses the Department’s role in implementing Executive Order 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, and Presidential Policy Directive 21, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience.

Written testimony of S&T for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs hearing titled “The Department of Homeland Security at 10 Years: Harnessing Science & Technology to Protect National Security & Enhance Government Efficiency”

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.

Written testimony of ICE for a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on the Efficiency & Effectiveness of Federal Programs… field hearing titled “Protecting Our Northern Border: Enhancing Collaboration & Building Local Partnerships”

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations - Denver, Special Agent in Charge Kumar Kibble addresses the efforts of ICE to improve security along the Northern Border of the United States.

Written testimony of CBP for a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on the Efficiency & Effectiveness of Federal Programs… field hearing titled “Protecting Our Northern Border: Enhancing Collaboration & Building Local Partnerships”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent-Havre Sector Christopher Richards addresses the work of CBP at and between the nation’s ports of entry on the northern border.

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