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Special Units

ICE Arrests MS-13 Gang Member Released From Local Custody On Active Detainer

Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested a self-admitted MS-13 gang member Feb. 16 after he was released from New York City custody with an active ICE detainer in place.

February 21, 2017

Special Units

DHS Issues Statement on Arrest of Admitted Alien Gang Member in Washington

Daniel Ramirez-Medina, a gang member, was encountered at a residence in Des Moines, WA, during an operation targeting a prior-deported felon. He was arrested by ICE and was transferred to the Northwest Detention Center to await the outcome of removal proceedings before an immigration judge.

February 15, 2017

Technology

House Passes Bill to Help First Responders Acquire New Technologies

Legislation which will make it easier for first responders to acquire new equipment and technologies they need to respond to evolving threats was passed by the House Monday.

February 1, 2017

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Trump Signs Directive to Start Border Wall With Mexico, Ramp Up Immigration Enforcement

President Trump signed a pair of executive actions Wednesday to begin ramping up immigration enforcement, including a new border wall with Mexico, vowing that construction on his chief campaign pledge would begin in months.

January 25, 2017

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New Homeland Security Secretary Lauds Officers for Inauguration Service

New Department of Homeland Security secretary and retired Marine Corps General John F. Kelly has issued a statement thanking DHS personnel and other law enforcement officers for their service during last weeks presidential inauguration.

January 24, 2017

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Airports Difficult to Secure Against Armed Attacks

The active shooting that killed five at Fort Lauderdale’s airport serves as a stark reminder of the challenges of providing security outside checkpoints at sprawling airports.

January 6, 2017

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Trump Taps Retired Marine General to Run DHS

His blunt manner led to conflicts within the Obama administration, where he served more than three years as Southern Command chief — overseeing military operations across Central and South America — and as senior military adviser to defense secretaries Robert M. Gates and Leon E. Panetta. More Here.

December 7, 2016

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Video: Trump Taps Retired Marine General to Run DHS

His blunt manner led to conflicts within the Obama administration, where he served more than three years as Southern Command chief — overseeing military operations across Central and South America — and as senior military adviser to defense secretaries Robert M. Gates and Leon E. Panetta.

December 7, 2016

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FLEOA Foundation Supports Consideration of Sheriff Clarke as DHS Secretary

Today, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Foundation announced its support for President-elect Trump's consideration of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke as the next leader of the Department of Homeland Security.

December 1, 2016

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Armor Express Awarded $93.8 Million ID/IQ Contract with DHS

Central Lake Armor Express Inc. has been awarded a seven-year, $93.8 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the Department of Homeland Security. Under the terms of the contract, Armor Express will provide its Razor Level IIIA ballistic system, along with four carriers specifically designed to support DHS requirements.

November 17, 2016

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DHS Secretary Releases Statement on Southwest Border Security

Jeh Johnson, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding southwest border security.

November 10, 2016

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Citizenship Given to 858 Security-Risk Subjects Because of DHS Fingerprint Errors

At least 858 people from countries that are of concern to the United States' national security were able to avoid deportation orders — and actually received citizenship — due to incomplete digital fingerprint records, according to a report released Monday.

September 21, 2016