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Southwest Counternarcotics Strategy Announced
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Department of Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano and Director of National Drug Control Policy Gil Kerlikowske released President Obama's strategy to stem the flow of illegal drugs and their illicit proceeds across the Southwest border and reduce associated crime and violence in the region on June 5, 2009.Secretary Napolitano Announces Southwest Border Task Force
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced the formation of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) Southwest Border Task Force, a diverse group of national security experts charged with examining the Department’s efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border and providing advice and recommendations directly to the Secretary.Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at Aspen Institute
Secretary Napolitano spoke at the Aspen Institute on June 3, 2009 in Washington, D.C., discussing homeland security challenges and progress, the Secretary's five missions, and three major strategies.$60 Million in Grants for Border States Announced
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced fiscal year 2009 Operation Stonegarden grants—totaling $60 million—for 13 border states and the Territory of Puerto Rico to enhance the capabilities of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies to jointly secure U.S. borders and territories on June 4, 2009.
Secretary Napolitano Visits Secret Service's Rowley Training Center
Secretary Napolitano toured the U.S. Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Md., June 2, 2009.Statement on Secretary's Southwest Trip
Secretary Napolitano will travel to Tucson, Ariz., and Albuquerque, N.M., and announce Operation Stonegarden grant awards, which consist of $60 million to enhance law enforcement preparedness and operational readiness along the border through improved cooperation and coordination between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement.Secretary Napolitano Announces Key Cybersecurity Personnel
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced appointments for two key cybersecurity posts at the Department: Greg Schaffer as Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C); and Bruce McConnell as Counselor to the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Deputy Under Secretary. Also, Deputy Under Secretary for NPPD Philip Reitinger will also serve as Director of the National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC).Napolitano, Fugate Brief President Obama on Hurricane Preparedness
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate briefed President Obama on DHS preparedness efforts and the seasonal forecast for the 2009 hurricane season.DHS Begins Test of Biometric Exit Procedures at Two U.S. Airports
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today began collecting biometrics—digital fingerprints—from non U.S. citizens departing the United States as part of a pilot program at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.