News from May 2023
Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Awards in Tuscon, AZ
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations, Tucson, AZ.
We Are FEMA’s USVI Team
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - The recovery from the 2017 hurricanes, Irma and Maria, is progressing and FEMA is still here assisting the Territory with the efforts. During the next several weeks, FEMA will be posting the “We Are FEMA USVI" series on their FEMA U.S. Virgin Islands Facebook page. The posts will highlight programs/groups, staff and recovery projects in the territory.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in Louisville, KY
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Deputy Secretary John K. Tien and DHS senior leadership honor the accomplishments of employees at a regional ceremony in Louisville, KY, hosted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
Dr. Paul Warns of Threat to Freedom of Thought and Expression Posed by Artificial Intelligence Surveillance in Government
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, warned of the threat to freedom of thought and expression posed by artificial intelligence surveillance in government during a hearing titled “Artificial Intelligence...
Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Awards in Miami, FL
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Deputy Secretary John K. Tien and DHS senior leadership honor the accomplishments of employees at a regional ceremony in Miami, FL, hosted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
DHS at 20: Celebrating a Legacy of Service
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will host an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security. The event will feature performances and special guests who will reflect upon the Department’s 20 years of protecting America.
Renters in Broward County Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Renters in Broward County whose homes and property were damaged by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can apply for federal disaster assistance.
Tackling an Evolving Threat Landscape: Homeland Security in 2023
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations
United States Secret Service Seizes More Than $290,000 in Elder Fraud Scam
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: SPOKANE, Wash. Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today the seizure of $290,399.73 by the U.S. Secret Service in an alleged elder fraud scam.
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Secret Service hosted visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from theAtlanta Police Department,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department,Chicago Police Department,Miami-Dade Police Department,Milwaukee Police Department, Philadelphia ...
New Virtual Reality Experience Tests Users’ Fire Safety Skills
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- In partnership with Meta, FEMA’s Ready Campaign, the Ad Council and the U.S. Fire Administration co-launched a new virtual reality experience promoting fire safety awareness.
Granger, Carter, Bost: As Promised, House Republicans Fully Fund VA
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Chairman John Carter, and Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released.
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a significant narcotics trafficking organization, have been indicted on a wide variety of chargesincluding conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal use and possession of firearms, wire fraud, and money launderingafter a series of investigations in South Carolina.
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 16
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) grant opened on May 17.
Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine Federal Government’s Use of AI Technologies
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by the federal government to improve efficiency, while making sure that agencies are deploying these systems...
Tornadoes Can Touch Down at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The deadly tornadoes that marched across Middle Tennessee earlier this year are a reminder that these violently rotating columns of air can touch down any place, at any time. Preparing for them is vital to keeping your family safe.
Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Mono County
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes in Mono County, where residents who were affected by the February/March severe storms and flooding can get information on disaster assistance.