News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a $24 million contract, awarded over five years, to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) to support research & development (R&D) in the detection canine field. The award, funded...

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released a request for information (RFI) about commercially available self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to meet the needs of emergency responders. The technologies will be considered for inclusion...

Release: PLAINFIELD, N.J. - Residents of the Union County area in Central New Jersey will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at the AAA office in North Plainfield, N.J. from March 28 to April 1, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up" enrollment center.

FEMA has approved more than $128 million in additional Public Assistance funding for the COVID-19 response in Colorado.

Today, the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are issuing a rule to improve and expedite processing of asylum claims made by noncitizens subject to expedited removal, ensuring that those who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, and those who are not are promptly removed.

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 A south Texas man was sentenced to 151 months for engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor in Mexico.U.S.

A federal grand jury indictment was unsealed in San Diego against an alleged Guatemalan drug kingpin accused of being a leader of a transnational criminal organization known as Los Huistas as a result of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) case.

News Release: In March 2020 the Five Country Ministerial (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States) launched the Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, in consultation with six technology companies, and the WeProtect Global Alliance. Since then, G7 Interior...

News Release: Finding the right childcare for your family can be overwhelming. To help you find the best childcare option, begin by assessing your situation. Consider the following information...

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Andrew Scott Scanlan, 33, formerly of Newton, Iowa, has been sentenced to 70 years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges, according to a March 11 news release from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations.

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on March 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: Colleagues, Today, our Department's Domestic Violent Extremism Internal Review Working Group is releasing a report following its comprehensive review of how we can best prevent, detect, and respond to potential threats related to domestic violent extremism within DHS. This Working Group was led by our...

News Release: Staying hydrated is vital for overall health. Hydration supports your digestive system and metabolism, improves sleep quality, and prevents dehydration. Most of your hydration needs are met through the beverages you drink, so choosing a healthy option is key.