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Recognizing Over 1,300 DHS Employees

Secretary Mayorkas and Department Leadership to Host 8 Events Nationwide to Celebrate Accomplishments of the Workforce, Including Individuals Who Served Since the Department’s Inception 20 Years Ago

DHS at 20: Celebrating a Legacy of Service

Following the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush established DHS by signing the Homeland Security Act of 2002. On March 1, 2003, 22 agencies unified under a single department with a common mission: to safeguard the American people.

Prevention Resource Finder

Your one-stop-shop for federal resources to prevent targeted violence and terrorism.

Operation Blue Lotus

DHS announced that Operation Blue Lotus, a new coordinated and surge operation targeting the smuggling of fentanyl, stopped more than 900 pounds of fentanyl from coming into the United States in its first week.

National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin

Bulletin active through May 24, 2023