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Archive for October, 2009

Statement by Press Secretary Sara Kuban on Secretary Napolitano’s Upcoming Visit to New York City

Friday, October 9th, 2009
Statement by Press Secretary Sara Kuban on Secretary Napolitano’s upcoming visit to New York City to meet with cybersecurity stakeholders from the private sector.

New Immigration Detention Reform Initiatives Announced

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Assistant Secretary John Morton announced new initiatives as part of the Department's ongoing immigration detention reform efforts—enhancing the security and efficiency of ICE's nationwide detention system while prioritizing the health and safety of detainees.

Napolitano and Ritter Unveil Video Encouraging Awareness of Signs of Terrorism

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano joined Colorado Governor Bill Ritter yesterday to unveil "Recognizing 8 Signs of Terrorism"—a video produced with DHS grant funding designed to educate Colorado citizens about the shared responsibility of recognizing signs of terrorist activity.

Deputy Secretary Lute Discusses H1N1 Coordination

Monday, October 5th, 2009
Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute joined her Mexican and Canadian counterparts in Mexico City to discuss continued collaboration to confront the spread of global H1N1 flu and further develop cooperative efforts to inform and educate the public in preparation for the fall H1N1 season.

Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks Readout at IACP Conference

Monday, October 5th, 2009
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Denver, Colo., emphasizing her commitment to enhanced information sharing with state and local law enforcement partners to combat threats of terrorism.

Statement on Deputy Secretary’s Upcoming Trip

Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute will travel to Mexico City to meet with her Mexican and Canadian counterparts.

Secretary Napolitano to Travel to Denver

Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano will travel to Denver on Monday, Oct. 5, to deliver remarks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police and participate in a media availability.

Secretary Napolitano Announces New Hiring Authority for Cybersecurity Experts

Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano kicked off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month by announcing the Department’s new authority to recruit and hire cybersecurity professionals across DHS over the next three years—established to help fulfill the Department’s broad mission to protect the nation’s cyber infrastructure, systems and networks.

Secretary Napolitano Announces More than $355 Million for Airport Security

Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced more than $355 million in funding for more than a dozen airport security projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).