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Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced more than $2 billion in funding for eight Fiscal Year 2023 preparedness grant programs.
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Million-dollar FEMA Injection Revitalizes the Island's Indigenous Parks
The facilities that house the Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center in Ponce, the Caguana Ceremonial Indigenous Center in Utuado and the Ceremonial Park Cueva del Indio in Las Piedras, three areas of great archaeological and historical value in Puerto Rico, received an obligation of nearly $1.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) to repair damage caused by Hurricane María.
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Disaster Recovery Center in Morgan County to Close Feb. 28
The FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center in Morgan County will close permanently Feb.28.
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Readout: Director Easterly Visits Carnegie Mellon University, Calls for “Radical Change” for Technology Product Safety in Major Address
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly traveled to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)—home to one of the nation’s top undergraduate computer science programs and top engineering programs—to deliver a speech that called on technology providers to do more to prioritize security.
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It's a New Dawn, It's a New Day, It's a New Website for CISA!
I’m Feeling Good! Why? Because this morning, we are officially announcing the launch of CISA’s new website! It consolidates resources making them easier to find and highlights our agency’s focus on coming together as One CISA.
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DHS Announces Results of 2022 Biometric Technology Rally
On February 23, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) published the results of the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally (2022 Rally).
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FLETC delivers in-person Human Trafficking Awareness Training to Texas law enforcement
Law enforcement and prosecutors from Texas participated in a Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers’ (FLETC) Human Trafficking Awareness Training (HTAT) on February 22, 2023.
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S&T Launches a New Tribal Community Affairs Initiative
Our nation is a melting pot of diverse perspectives and backgrounds, but its origins are rooted in the First Nations, now recognized as comprising the 578 federally recognized Native Alaskan Village and American Indian Tribal governments.
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FLETC selects Charles “Chuck” L. Daenzer as FLETC’s Assistant Director for the Training Management Operations Directorate (TMO)
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is pleased to announce the selection of Charles “Chuck” L. Daenzer as FLETC’s Assistant Director for the Training Management Operations Directorate (TMO).
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Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Three Years for Embezzling More Than $1.3 Million
The former chief financial officer of a suburban IT consulting firm has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after embezzling over $1.3 million from his former company, of which he was a partner, CFO, and Managing Member.
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Former Birmingham-Area Bank Insiders Charged in Connection with Account Takeover Scheme
A grand jury yesterday indicted two former bank employees for their role in a conspiracy to steal customer account information, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick M. Davis
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Alleged Drug Trafficking Members Indicted On Multiple Drug Charges
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Marcus Jamar Fowler (32, Tarpon Springs) a/k/a “Drastic,” and Abelardo Torres (36, Tampa) with conspiracy to distribute narcotics and possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance. Pierre Marquise Fowler (34, Port Richey), a/k/a “Durk,” and Cyion Craig Kerr (45, New York), a/k/a “Bling,” are charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. If convicted, each faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.
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TSA recruiting officers to work at Adirondack Regional Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to work at Adirondack Regional Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
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TSA recruiting officers to work at Albany International Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to work at Albany International Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
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TSA officers available to answer questions about the job of an officer for prospective recruits at Syracuse, Binghamton and Ithaca Airports in March
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to bring on additional women and men to work at Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Binghamton and Ithaca Tompkins International Airport the airports in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
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TSA intercepts gun at Des Moines International Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Sunday.
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TSA hiring Federal Air Marshals nationwide: Recruitment taking place in the New York/New Jersey region on Monday and Tuesday
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals to work in locations nationwide, including the New York/New Jersey region and is conducting a two-day expedited hiring event in Newark on Feb. 27 and 28, where individuals can apply on the spot.
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TSA officers prevent man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at North Central West Virginia Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at North Central West Virginia Airport prevented a Harrison County, W.Va., resident from bringing a handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 23).
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TSA tips on traveling with pets through a security checkpoint at Washington Dulles International Airport
Traveling through an airport security checkpoint with a pet can be easy when travelers know what to expect
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TSA completes installation of computed tomography screening technology at PGV
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has completed installation of a computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner in the security checkpoint at Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV).
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