United States Department of Homeland Security

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, border control, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security and sea rescue, and the prevention of weapons of mass destruction.

DHS started operations on March 1, 2003, after the passing of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, in response to the September 11 attacks. With more than 240,000 employees DHS is the third-largest cabinet department, after the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

Homeland security policy is located at the White House by the Homeland Security Council. Other agencies with significant homeland security responsibilities include the departments of Health and Human Services, Justice, and Energy.

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Department of Homeland Security
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