Preventing Terrorism

Written testimony of DHS Secretary Johnson for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Fifteen Years after 9/11: Threats to the Homeland”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses threats to the homeland and the progress DHS is making on countering them.

Written testimony of DHS Office for Community Partnerships for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Identifying the Enemy: Radical Islamist Terror”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Community Partnerships Director George Selim addresses DHS’ priorities and key actions to Counter Violent Extremism

We Stand With France

Secretary Jeh Johnson visited the French Embassy to the United States and met with Ambassador Gerard Araud, to pay his respects and offer the full support of the Department of Homeland Security.

Written testimony of FEMA for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Transportation Security, and Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Oversight of the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program”

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Protection and National Preparedness Grants Program Directorate Assistant Administrator Brian Kamoie addresses DHS and FEMA’s overall efforts to assist states, tribes, territories, and localities in preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks and incidents of mass violence.

Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland: ISIS and the New Wave of Terror”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the progress the Department is making on countering threats in the effort to protect the American people.

Written testimony of I&A, USCG, and MGMT for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence hearing titled “Counterintelligence and Insider Threats: How Prepared is the Department of Homeland Security?”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Under Secretary Francis Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Intelligence Rear Admiral Robert Hayes, and DHS Directorate for Management (MGMT) Office of the Chief Security Officer, Chief Security Officer Rich McComb address DHS’ counterintelligence and insider threat strategies and implementation.

Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Coast Guard Arctic Implementation Capabilities”

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Vice Commandant Admiral Charles Michel addresses Coast Guard’s expanding mission demands in the Arctic.

Written testimony of DNDO for a joint House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation and House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border & Maritime Security hearing titled “Prevention of Smuggling at U.S. Ports”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Acting Director Dr. Wayne Brasure addresses DNDO’s efforts to prevent the smuggling of nuclear or other radioactive materials via the Nation’s maritime ports.

Announcing the CVE Grants Program

Today, Secretary Johnson announced the new Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Grant Program to support community-led initiatives across the country to build resilience to the threat of violent extremism.

Statement by Secretary Johnson Regarding TSA

This past holiday weekend, as increased numbers of Americans traveled by domestic commercial air, the men and women of TSA worked hard to keep passengers moving through security checkpoints, and keep them safe. Particularly in the current global threat environment, we are not compromising or short-cutting aviation security, while meeting increased travel volume.

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