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Safety Zone; Waters Surrounding F/V American Challenger, Bodega Bay, CA discussed on April 18 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Mayorkas: 'Proud to recognize their extraordinary accomplishments' as DHS announces award recipients

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas honored Department of Homeland Security employees April 7 during the annual Secretary’s Awards.

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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

News Release: WASHINGTON- Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of April 14, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.

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Helping Coast Guard Warn Ships of Icebergs in the North Atlantic

News Release: 110 years ago today, the luxury liner RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean, four days into its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City. As we have all no doubt seen commemorated on TV and film, the Titanic, the largest ocean liner in service at the time...

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TSA to host hiring event for Indianapolis International Airport

Release: INDIANAPOLIS The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Friday, April 22-Saturday, April 23 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

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West Virginia man arrested after TSA catches him with loaded gun at Syracuse Hancock International Airport security checkpoint

Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. An Elkins, W.Va., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught him with a loaded handgun at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport security checkpoint this morning. He was stopped with a.380 caliber handgun loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber.

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DHS CWMD Convenes BioWatch Advisory Committee Senior Leadership Meeting with State and Local Leaders

News Release: WASHINGTON-On April 5, the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) hosted a meeting with over 80 senior state and local officials who support the BioWatch program in their respective jurisdictions. This meeting provided partners an update on the future of biodetection and a forum for participants to share best practices and exchange ideas across the BioWatch jurisdictions.

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Mental and Emotional Wellness

News Release: Mental and emotional wellness are important aspects of your overall health. It affects how you think, feel, and act. Being kind to your mind is just as important as being kind to your body. Making healthy lifestyle choices-such as paying attention to how you handle stress, manage relationships, or do simple things to take care of yourself-can help you preserve your mental health and emotional well-being.

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Large Prime - Small Business Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event Large Prime – Small Business Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event April 20, 2022

News Release: As a small business participating in this special U.S. Department of Homeland Security Vendor Outreach Session, you will have an opportunity to...