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Secretary Napolitano Announces $23 Million in Recovery Act Funding For Security Technology at Orlando International Airport

Published August 6th, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $23 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for an inline baggage screening system at Orlando International Airport (MCO) - enhancing the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ongoing efforts to bolster airport security while boosting the local economy.

Statement by Secretary Napolitano on Passage of Southwest Border Bill in the U.S. Senate

Published August 5th, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off

Secretary Napolitano Applauds President Obama’s Intent to Appoint Warren Stern as Director of DHS’ Domestic Nuclear Detection Office

Published August 4th, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today applauded President Obama's intent to appoint Warren Stern as Director of DHS' Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO).

Secretary Napolitano Announces New Community-Based Law Enforcement Initiatives in Conjunction with National Night Out

Published August 3rd, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
Secretary Napolitano announced a series of initiatives to support state and local law enforcement and community groups across the country in identifying and mitigating threats to their communities and expanded DHS' "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to the Washington, D.C., area in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual anticrime campaign involving citizens, police and neighborhood groups.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to New Orleans

Published August 2nd, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited New Orleans, La., to deliver remarks about DHS' nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference—building on the Department’s continued collaboration with the sports industry to improve the security and resilience of their facilities.

Department of Homeland Security and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Announce a Historic Enhanced Tribal Card

Published July 30th, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Pascua Yaqui Tribe today announced the production of the first ever Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) - designed as a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document that formally recognizes tribal membership and U.S. citizenship for the purpose of entering the United States through a land or sea port of entry. The Pascua Yaqui are the first tribe in the country to issue an ETC.

Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute at the Black Hat Conference

Published July 28th, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute at the Black Hat Conference, July 28, 2010, Las Vegas

Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler

Published July 28th, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
A statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on the court's decision to enjoin most of SB1070 on July 28, 2010.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Call to Iowa Governor Chet Culver

Published July 26th, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Iowa Governor Chet Culver following the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam in eastern Iowa on Saturday.

Secretary Napolitano, TSA Administrator Pistole Launch “If You See Something, Say Something” Campaign for General Aviation

Published July 26th, 2010    Homeland Security News    Comments Off
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole today launched two major enhancements to general aviation security - the general aviation component of DHS's nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft entering and exiting the United States through a single, Department-wide process.