U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Government Website

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Safely connect using HTTPS

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  1. Home
  2. About DHS
  3. Site Links
  4. Keywords
  5. Use of Force

Use of Force

Use of Force

Last Updated: February 7, 2023 | Publication

2023 Update to the Department Policy on Use of Force

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced updates to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Use of Force Policy as required by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety to meet or exceed the Department of Justice guidance on use of force. This policy was crafted as a result of discussions with stakeholders across the Department as well as major national labor organizations to further refine processes to ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel and the communities we serve. This is the first update of the Department’s Use of Force policies since 2018.

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: October 21, 2019 | Publication

Law Enforcement

DHS Management Directives related to Law Enforcement.

Last Updated: April 25, 2018 | Testimony

Written testimony of CBP Commissioner for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Border Security, Commerce and Travel: Commissioner McAleenan’s Vision for the Future of CBP”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan addresses CBP’s ongoing efforts to keep the nation safe and his priority strategies for enhancing those efforts.

Last Updated: August 24, 2017 | Publication

DHS/CBP/PIA-045 Assaults and Use of Force Reporting System (AUFRS)

The Assaults and Use of Force Reporting System (AUFRS) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) web-based application that allows all CBP components to record and track incidents involving assaults against CBP employees, use of force incidents, reportable firearms discharges, and vehicle pursuits by CBP law enforcement agents and officers (CBP LEO).

Last Updated: March 8, 2016 | Testimony

Written testimony of CBP Deputy Commissioner for a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing titled “FY 2017 Budget Request for U.S. Customs and Border Protection & U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Commissioner Kevin McAleenan addresses how CBP is using the resources provided by Congress efficiently and effectively, and demonstrates how the President’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request supports CBP’s continued commitment to keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the United States, securing the border, and facilitating lawful international trade and travel.

Last Updated: July 15, 2015 | Testimony

Written testimony of CBP for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Securing the Border: Understanding Threats and Strategies for the Maritime Border”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Randolph Alles addresses CBP Office of Air and Marine efforts to secure our Nation’s maritime borders.