"As a precaution, DHS has taken a number of steps to enhance security. Some of these security measures will be visible while others will not. The public may recognize specific enhancements including heightened cargo screening and additional security at airports. Passengers should continue to expect an unpredictable mix of security layers that include explosives trace detection, advanced imaging technology, canine teams and pat downs, among others. As always, we remind the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement."

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo., and Denver to highlight the vital role of DHS' federal, state and local government and law enforcement partners, the private sector and the American public in protecting our communities and cyber networks against evolving threats of terrorism. "From local transportation systems to our nation's cyber networks, homeland security starts with hometown security, and we all have a role to play," said Secretary Napolitano. "I am committed to working with our federal, state, local and private sector partners — and the American public — to develop 21st century solutions to combat the evolving terrorist threats we face."

Secretary Napolitano visited Orlando, Fla., to deliver remarks to law enforcement personnel from across the nation about continuing and expanding partnerships between DHS and state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement to combat evolving threats of terrorism at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference.

Secretary Napolitano visited New York City to announce that the Department has deployed 300 advanced imaging technology (AIT) units to airports throughout the country, tour security screening operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and meet with New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Raymond Kelly regarding joint DHS-NYPD homeland security and counterterrorism operations.

Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton today joined Mexican Secretary of Finance Ernesto Cordero Arroyo and Tax Administration Service and Customs Director Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz-Mena to host the first-ever graduation of Mexican customs officials from a 10-week, ICE-led investigator training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy in North Charleston, S.C.

Secretary Napolitano visited Charleston, S.C., to deliver remarks about the expanding role of the homeland security enterprise in national security in light of the evolving threats currently facing the nation to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets as part of The Citadel’s “Greater Issues” speaker series.

Secretary Napolitano met with Brazilian Minister of Defense Nelson Jobim to reaffirm the shared commitment of the United States and Brazil to strengthening the global aviation system. The United States and Brazil signed a Joint Statement of Intent on aviation security between DHS, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Empresa Brasileira de Infra-Estrutura Aeroportuária (INFRAERO), a state-owned company which operates under the Brazilian Ministry of Defense.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano visited San Diego to meet with federal, state and local law enforcement leaders, visit National Guard troops helping to secure the Southwest border and highlight the ongoing efforts of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to bolster border security while expediting the flow of legal travel and trade.

Secretary Napolitano swore in three new members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) during her latest tri-annual meeting with HSAC. The HSAC is comprised of experts from state, local and tribal governments, emergency and first responder communities, academia and the private sector who provide recommendations and advice to the Secretary of Homeland Security on a variety of homeland security issues.

Secretary Napolitano visited Glen Burnie, Md., and Baltimore to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for Anne Arundel County’s new Marley Fire Station, funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and meet with members of Baltimore’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team, which is supported by DHS’ Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program.