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State and Local Law Enforcement

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 | Publication

Law Enforcement Resources

This guide highlights many of DHS's resources available, including training and grant opportunities, to increase our nation’s ability to prevent acts of violence and increase our resilience to evolving threats.

Last Updated: March 10, 2022 | Site Page

SIMEX

Simulation Experiment (SIMEX) is an immersive virtual reality environment that allows real operators (e.g., police officers, mental health professionals, subjects, etc.) to interact within a representative environment to explore the interactions between people and technology.

 

Last Updated: March 10, 2022 | Publication

SIMEX Resources

In April 2021 HSSEDI conducted the Law Enforcement Use of Force SIMEX for the DHS Office for State and Local Law Enforcement to explore the factors and scenarios that contribute to escalating use of force.

 

 

 

Last Updated: February 23, 2022 | Site Page

Who We Are

The ​​​​Federal Protective Service (FPS) ensures safe and secure working environments for federal workers and visitors in approximately 9,500 federal facilities nationwide.

Last Updated: February 9, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS Partners with State and Local Officials to Secure Super Bowl LVI

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to Los Angeles, California to meet with state and local law enforcement and the National Football League (NFL) to review Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations to help ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVI.  

Last Updated: July 21, 2021 | Press Releases

DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Convenes the State and Local Intelligence Council in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Senior Official Performing the Duties of Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) and Coordinator for Counterterrorism, John D. Cohen, met with the State and Local Intelligence Council (SLIC) in Washington, D.C. on July 20-21, 2021. This was the first in-person meeting since the pandemic for the council.

Last Updated: October 23, 2014 | Site Page

Detection Canine

Providing a central focal point for DHS detection canine research and development and test and evaluation to enhance overall detection capability.

Last Updated: November 29, 2012 | Site Page

The Office for State and Local Law Enforcement

OSLLE provides DHS with primary coordination, liaison, and advocacy for state, local, tribal, territorial and campus law enforcement agencies.