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Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Last Updated: March 1, 2023 | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Remarks on the 20th Anniversary of the Department

Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the 20th Anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security Event

Last Updated: December 5, 2022 | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies

Secretary Mayorkas remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies event, "Convergence of National and Homeland Security”

Last Updated: December 21, 2021 | Press Releases

ICE Announces Use of Body Worn Cameras in New Pilot Program

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a pilot program in select cities where ICE law enforcement officers will begin to wear body worn cameras for pre-planned operations.

Last Updated: November 5, 2021 | Press Releases

Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Nomination of Kenneth L. Wainstein to Lead the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the nomination of Kenneth L. Wainstein to serve as Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security.

Last Updated: June 11, 2021 | Blog

Secretary Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Criswell Encourage People to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

DHS Secretary Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Criswell encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Go to vaccines.gov to sign up and get your vaccine today.​

Last Updated: October 20, 2016 | Site Page

Meritorious Service

The Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal recognizes exceptional individual leadership or service that is distinguished by achievements of marked significance over time to the Department of Homeland Security. This award will recognize a body of work characterized by superior performance related to significant accomplishments, business improvements or notable resourcefulness and diligence that significantly improved the effectiveness of the Department of Homeland Security in one or more program areas.

Last Updated: October 20, 2016 | Site Page

Exceptional Service

The Secretary grants the Exceptional Service Gold Medal to recognize outstanding leadership or service that has national or international significance.

Last Updated: November 2, 2015 | Site Page

Volunteer Service

The Secretary’s Award for Volunteer Service recognizes significant contributions by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees who serve as volunteers with non-profit or community service programs or activities. The employee’s contributions should be direct, sustained, and have meaningful results for individuals or the larger public good.

Last Updated: November 2, 2015 | Site Page

Excellence

The Secretary’s Award for Excellence recognizes outstanding achievement or innovation by an employee or team engaged in work to advance the mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This work may have resulted in superior performance, significant operational improvements, or notable innovation in support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s missions.  

Last Updated: November 2, 2015 | Site Page

Exemplary Service

The Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions.