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| Department of Homeland Security to Begin Pilot Program for Voluntary Interior Repatriation of Mexican Nationals |
| Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 |
| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced an international agreement between the United States and Mexico establishing principles for a voluntary repatriation program. Under this interior repatriation pilot program, Mexican nationals will be given the option of returning to their place of origin when apprehended for illegal entry. |
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| Homeland Security Assists Emergency Responders with Unveiling of New Internet Course on America’s New National Incident Management System |
| Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today a new online course that will help first responders understand the concepts and principles underlying the new National Incident Management System (NIMS) and to begin incorporating NIMS into their own planning and policies. |
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| Department of Homeland Security Announces Contract for Human Resources Management System |
| Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security today announced the award of a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to Northrop Grumman Information Technology to provide a full range of services needed to assist Homeland Security in implementing and maintaining a new human resources management system, known as MAXHR. |
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| USCIS to Welcome 16,000 New Citizens During 4th of July Celebrations |
| Monday, Jun 28, 2004 |
| More than 16,000 men, women and children from throughout the United States will raise their right hands and become America's newest citizens during special 4th of July naturalization ceremonies. |
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| Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge at the Inter-American Defense College Commencement |
| Friday, Jun 25, 2004 |
| I join with many proud friends, family and faculty members in honoring today’s graduates of the Inter-American Defense College. |
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| Department of Homeland Security Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Operating in Arizona to Support Border Security |
| Friday, Jun 25, 2004 |
| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announces the first sustained civilian use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to curb illegal activities along Arizona’s southern border. Two Hermes 450 UAVs will be used as part of the Arizona Border Control (ABC) Initiative to assist with border surveillance activities and augments manned aircraft, helicopters and ground sensors already in place. |
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| Fact Sheet: Hermes 450 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) |
| Friday, Jun 25, 2004 |
| The success of the Arizona Border Control Initiative (ABC) is contingent on impairing and stopping the smuggling organizations that transport human cargo across the border. To assist state, local and federal elements in their efforts, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). |
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| Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security James Loy at the German Marshall Fund |
| Thursday, Jun 24, 2004 |
| International terrorism has become “the new totalitarian threat.” And unlike the past, we now face an enemy with no flag, no borders, no president, nothing but deeply held hatred and a desire to see our countries – and our citizens – harmed. |
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| U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announces Hellenic Republic Joins Container Security Initiative |
| Thursday, Jun 24, 2004 |
| U.S. Deputy Secretary James Loy of the Department of Homeland Security, and Vassilios Manolopoulos, Director General of the Greek Directorate General of Customs and Excise announced today that the Hellenic Republic has joined the Container Security Initiative (CSI). |
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| Homeland Security Launches Critical Infrastructure Pilot Program to Bolster Private Sector Security - Dallas First of Four Pilot Communities Sharing Targeted Threat Information |
| Wednesday, Jun 23, 2004 |
| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with local private sector and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today launched the first Homeland Security Information Network-Critical Infrastructure (HSIN-CI) Pilot Program in Dallas, Texas with locally operated pilot programs in Seattle, Indianapolis and Atlanta to follow. |
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| Homeland Security Information Network - Critical Infrastructure |
| Wednesday, Jun 23, 2004 |
| The Homeland Security Information Network initiative has been expanded to include critical infrastructure owners and operators and the private sector in the cities of Dallas, Seattle, Indianapolis and Atlanta. |
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| Department of Homeland Security Delivers Guidance for Screening Partnership Program - Plan Available for Airports Considering Private Security Screeners |
| Wednesday, Jun 23, 2004 |
| Asa Hutchinson, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, today released the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) “Guidance on the Screening Partnership Program” (SPP). |
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| Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security James Loy at the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE) Annual Conference |
| Wednesday, Jun 23, 2004 |
| Unlike the past, we now face an enemy with no flag, no borders, no president, nothing but deeply held hatred and a desire to see our countries – and our citizens – harmed. And unlike the past, we must confront them in new and different ways – with improved cooperation and advanced technologies. |
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| Remarks by Secretary Tom Ridge at the Homeland Security Information Network – Critical Infrastructure Announcement |
| Wednesday, Jun 23, 2004 |
| Over two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers became the first patriots. At great personal risk, they nursed a new nation from the bonds of a tyrant, andd we became a people with a common destiny of liberty and opportunity. |
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| Secretary Tom Ridge Announces New Nationwide Port Security Improvements |
| Monday, Jun 21, 2004 |
| New security measures are being implemented across the United States providing for safer ports in America, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced today. With the implementation of these international standards, in advance of the July 1st deadline, the U.S. is better able to harden the port’s physical infrastructure, verify the security of individual vessels before they approach a U.S. port, and better restrict access to the port area. |
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| Remarks by Secretary Tom Ridge at Port of Los Angeles |
| Monday, Jun 21, 2004 |
| Secretary Ridge discussess multi-layer cargo and port security strategies at America's busiest seaport, the Port of Los Angeles. June 21, 2004 |
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| Department of Homeland Security Announces First Designations and Certifications Under the Safety Act |
| Friday, Jun 18, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security announced today the issuance of Designations and Certifications for four anti-terrorism technologies under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act). |
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| Fact Sheet: Safety Act - Partnering With American Entrepreneurs in Developing New Technologies to Protect the Homeland |
| Friday, Jun 18, 2004 |
| On October 10, 2003, Secretary Tom Ridge signed the Interim Rule of the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002 to begin the implementation of the program. |
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| Homeland Security Funding Task Force Delivers Recommendations to Secretary Ridge |
| Thursday, Jun 17, 2004 |
| The members of the Task Force on State and Local Homeland Security Funding through the Homeland Security Advisory Council, delivered their report with findings and recommendations for expediting the flow of homeland security funds to ensure that our nation’s emergency managers, first responders and law enforcement officials get the federal funds they need, as soon as possible to protect their communities. |
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| Homeland Security Leverages NOAA All-Hazards Network for Alerts and Warnings |
| Thursday, Jun 17, 2004 |
| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce today signed an agreement that allows Homeland Security to send critical all-hazards alerts and warnings directly through the NOAA All-Hazards Network. |
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| Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, Massachusetts Govenor Mitt Romney and Akron, Ohio Mayor Donald Plusquellic on the Homeland Security Task Force Report |
| Thursday, Jun 17, 2004 |
| Joint press conference about the Homeland Security Funding Task Force Report in Washington, D.C. June 17, 2004 |
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| TSA Announces Industry Partners and Program Contractors for Registered Traveler Pilot Project |
| Wednesday, Jun 16, 2004 |
| Acting Administrator for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), today announced that TSA has reached agreements with its partners for the Registered Traveler program. TSA will be launching the experiment in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Northwest Airlines later this month. Checkpoint operations are scheduled to begin in early July. |
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| Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge at Blinded American Veterans' Foundation Congressional Awards |
| Tuesday, Jun 15, 2004 |
| Secretary Tom Ridge addresses the 19th Annual Congressional Awards Reception of the Blinded American Veterans' Foundation in Washington, D.C. on June 15, 2004. |
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| Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security James Loy at the National Cargo Security Council Annual Convention |
| Tuesday, Jun 15, 2004 |
| Deputy Secretary James Loy focuses on security and cargo security at the National Cargo Security Council Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. June 15, 2004. |
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| Secretary Ridge Names New Members of the Private Sector Senior Advisory Committee to the Homeland Security Advisory Council |
| Monday, Jun 14, 2004 |
| Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge announced the appointment of four individuals to serve on the Private Sector Senior Advisory Committee (PVTSAC) of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). |
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| Testimony for Secretary Tom Ridge U.S. Department of Homeland Security Before the Senate Judiciary Committee |
| Wednesday, Jun 9, 2004 |
| Secretary Ridge's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on oversight of the Department and efforts to prevent terrorism on June 9, 2004. |
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| Fact Sheet: Regional Technology Integration Initiative |
| Monday, Jun 7, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology directorate, is implementing a new initiative for Regional Technology Integration (RTI) to facilitate the transition of innovative technologies and organizational concepts to regional, state, and local jurisdictions. The program presents an important opportunity to work directly with urban areas in understanding needs and new requirements while at the same time improving our nation’s readiness. |
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| Homeland Security Launches "Regional Technology Integration" Initiative in Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Monday, Jun 7, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security today announced a new initiative called Regional Technology Integration (RTI) to facilitate the transition of innovative technologies and organizational concepts to regional, state, and local jurisdictions. |
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| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Designates President Ronald Reagan Memorial Service as National Special Security Event |
| Sunday, Jun 6, 2004 |
| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated all of the activities for former President Ronald Reagan’s Memorial Services as a National Special Security Event (NSSE). |
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| Fact Sheet: National Special Security Events Memorial Service for President Reagan |
| Sunday, Jun 6, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security announced that all activities relating to the memorial services for former President Ronald W. Reagan will be designated a National Special Security Event. When an event is designated a National Special Security Event, the Secret Service assumes its mandated role as the lead federal agency for the design and implementation of the operational security plan and Federal resources are deployed to maintain the level of security needed for the event and the area. |
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| Department of Homeland Security Announces Assistance to Firefighters Grants to Aid America’s Fire Departments |
| Friday, Jun 4, 2004 |
| Secretary Tom Ridge today announced the first round of grants to fire departments throughout the United States in the Fiscal Year 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. |
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| Department of Homeland Security Announces Award of US-VISIT Prime Contract to Accenture LLP |
| Tuesday, Jun 1, 2004 |
| Asa Hutchinson, Under Secretary of Border and Transportation Security for the Department of Homeland Security, announced the selection of Accenture LLP to serve as the Prime Contractor for US-VISIT to help strengthen security at America’s borders and modernize the border management process. |
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| Fact Sheet: US-VISIT |
| Tuesday, Jun 1, 2004 |
| US-VISIT is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security because it enhances security for our citizens and visitors while facilitating legitimate travel and trade across our borders. US-VISIT helps to secure our borders, facilitate the entry and exit process, and enhance the integrity of the immigration system while respecting the privacy of our visitors. |
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| Secretary Tom Ridge Speaks at the Tennessee Valley Corridor Technology Summit |
| Tuesday, Jun 1, 2004 |
| Secretary Tom Ridge discusses how the Office for Science and Technology is partnering with the academic, engineering, and scientific communities to develop fresh and effective approaches to safeguarding the American public. June 1, 2004. |
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| Questions and Answers: US-VISIT Prime Contract Award |
| Tuesday, Jun 1, 2004 |
| Question and Answers regarding the Prime Contract Award that will provide a wide range of professional services supporting the modernization of border management processes and information technology systems for the US-VISIT system. |
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