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Nov 1

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Take an Active Role During Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month

By the time you arrive at work or school today, you have already relied on our Nation’s critical infrastructure. From your shower and your breakfast, to your commute and morning login, these vital systems were working for you. National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), along with our fellow DHS professionals from FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, and other components, are on the frontlines securing and protecting critical infrastructure each and every day throughout the nation.

Oct 31

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DHS Releases Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism

Violent extremism is an evolving threat and a complex challenge. We have seen ISIL attempt to inspire violence from afar through cyberspace. Meanwhile, events in Charleston, Baton Rouge and elsewhere show that violent extremism is not restricted to terrorism abroad and ISIL-inspired violence. As the threat has developed, so has our response.

Oct 31

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Recognizing the Risks of Our Continuously Connected Lives

Whether it’s an app that allows us to control the temperature in our home from miles away, a fitness band that tracks the number of steps we take and calories we consume, or a refrigerator sensor that alerts us to when we are running low on milk, apps and connected devices have transformed the way we live our lives.

Oct 28

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Photo of the Week

Deputy Secretary Mayorkas takes creative measures to pose with #DHSawards winnersDeputy Secretary Mayorkas takes creative measures to pose with #DHSawards winners. Official DHS Photo by Barry Bahler

Oct 28

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Secretary Johnson Honors Senator Mikulski with the DHS Distinguished Public Service Medal

On Wednesday, October 26, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson presented Senator Barbara Mikulski with the Distinguished Public Service Award during a ceremony at the U.S. Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center. The DHS Distinguished Public Service Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Secretary to recognize exceptional and transformational public service.

Oct 28

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Thank you, Deputy Secretary Mayorkas

Today, we bid farewell to Deputy Secretary Ali Mayorkas after seven years of dedicated service to the Department of Homeland Security. For your contributions to the DHS mission and the security our Nation, we say thank you.

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Secretary Johnson and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch stand with other attendees of the G6 Meeting of Interior Ministers.
Secretary Johnson shakes hands with Italian Interior Minister Alfano.
CBP agent on a ship holds a rope in the water
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas speaks at a podium for the Blue Campaign
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas and Antonia Hernandez pose with a certificate
The U.S. Coast Guard protects our coastlines, ports, waterways and our people furthering the DHS mission. Today, the Coast Guard was deployed to survey the Apalachicola, Florida area with night compatible equipment for damage caused by Hurricane Hermine. The crew searched the area for people in distress, pollution, flooding, or other damages.
Secretary Johnson walks up the bank of a flooded road
Secretary Johnson Securing the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Secretary Johnson at One Police Plaza
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas and Dr. Matania shake hands
Secretary Johnson is briefed by personnel at the Louisiana Emergency Operations Center
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas speaks at a podium
Secretary Johnson sits with Jaafar, an 11 year old turkish refugee
Secretary Johnson, Jaafar and his family in front of the World Trade Center
Secretary Johnson met with NYPD Commissioner William Bratton and top NYPD leadership to discuss ongoing counterterrorism efforts
Secretary Johnson at roundtable briefing at Louisiana Emergency Operations Center
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