DHS

Extracted Attributes

• Full Name

  United States Department of Homeland Security

• Legal Basis

  Homeland Security Act of 2002

• Cabinet Rank

  Third-largest U.S. Cabinet department

• Headquarters

  Washington, DC, United States

• Founding Date

  2003-03-01

• Employee Count

  240,000+ (up to 260,000 according to recent official sources)

• Primary Missions

  Anti-terrorism, border control, cybersecurity, and disaster mitigation

Timeline

• September 11 terrorist attacks occur, serving as the catalyst for the department's creation. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2001-09-11

• Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge is appointed as the first Director of the Office of Homeland Security. (Source: DHS.gov)

  2001-09-22

• The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is enacted by Congress. (Source: DHS.gov)

  2002-11-25

• DHS formally begins operations, absorbing the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). (Source: Wikipedia)

  2003-03-01

• Secretary Janet Napolitano leads the completion of the first-ever Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). (Source: DHS.gov)

  2010-01-01

• Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis results in the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Prey, sparking political debate. (Source: Document c484da6a-3ab3-47a7-979f-df254e6fc84a)

  2025-01-01

United States Department of Homeland Security

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior, home, or public security ministries in other countries. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, border control, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security and sea rescue, and the mitigation of weapons of mass destruction. It began operations on March 1, 2003, after being formed as a result of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, enacted 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 coordinated 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.

Web Search Results

• United States Department of Homeland Security - Wikipedia

  The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior, home, or public security ministries "Ministry of Public Security (disambiguation)") in other countries. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, border control, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security "Maritime security (USCG)") and sea rescue, and the mitigation of weapons of mass destruction.( [...] Whereas the Department of Defense is charged with military actions abroad, the Department of Homeland Security works in the civilian sphere to protect the United States within, at, and outside its borders. Its stated goal is to prepare for, prevent, and respond to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism.( On March 1, 2003, the DHS absorbed the U.S. Customs Service and Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and assumed its duties. In doing so, it divided the enforcement and services functions into two separate and new agencies: Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Citizenship and Immigration Services. The investigative divisions and intelligence gathering units of the INS and Customs Service were merged forming Homeland Security Investigations, the primary investigative arm [...] It began operations on March 1, 2003, after being formed as a result of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, enacted 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.( security policy is coordinated 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. History [edit] ### Creation [edit] A video released in 2016 by the DHS, detailing its duties and responsibilities

• About | Department of Human Services

  DHS also licenses and regulates thousands of facilities that care for many Pennsylvanians, including child care centers and personal care homes. In doing so, the department strives toward independent living for those who are able and community living in the least restrictive environment for those in need of assistance in daily living. [...] DHS also works closely with other state agencies that serve similar populations. The department partners with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging through the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL). This office addresses the solutions and challenges of housing and caring for older adults. Also, in a joint partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) serves children and families in early learning, subsidized child care and early intervention programs for at-risk children. [...] Skip to agency navigation Official website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) # About DHS Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources. Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources. Our vision is that all Pennsylvanians live safe, healthy, and independent lives, free of discrimination and inequity. Learn More about DHS' Commitment to Racial Equity ## DHS Program Offices

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) | USAGov

  An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Español # U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works to improve the security of the United States. The Department's work includes customs, border, and immigration enforcement, emergency response to natural and manmade disasters, antiterrorism work, and cybersecurity. ## Website Department of Homeland Security ## Contact Contact the Department of Homeland Security ## Phone number [...] ## Phone number 1-202-282-8000 ## Main address U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 SHARE THIS PAGE: Top

• About DHS - Homeland Security

  Breadcrumb 1. Home # About DHS # About DHS The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the hard work of more than 260,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, and our goal is clear - keeping America safe. ## Budget & Performance Image Documentation of how effectively DHS performs its mission and provides stewardship of resources. Budget & Performance ## Contact Us Image Look up email and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, help-desk support for web applications, instructions on how to report incidents, and more. Contact Us ## Digital Strategy [...] An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary! ### info 2026 winter storm resources: One-stop shop for information, resources and tips on how to stay safe during and after the winter storm. Breadcrumb 1. Home # About DHS # About DHS [...] Contact Us ## Digital Strategy Image We are making it easier to use departmental data to improve the quality of services to the American people and develop products that promote innovation. Digital Strategy ## Do Business with DHS Image Learn how to work with DHS, how we assist small businesses, and about our policies, regulations, and business opportunities. Do Business with DHS ## Employee Resources Image Resources for employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Employee Resources ## History Image The Department of Homeland Security was established in 2002, combining 22 different federal departments and agencies into a unified, integrated Cabinet agency. History ## Homeland Security Careers Image

• Creation of the Department of Homeland Security

  # Creation of the Department of Homeland Security Below are key documents highlighting how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created through the combination of all or part of 22 different federal departments and agencies into a unified, a more effective, integrated Department, creating a strengthened homeland security enterprise and a more secure America that is better prepared to confront the range of threats we face. ## Eleven days after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge was appointed as the first Director of the Office of Homeland Security in the White House. The office oversaw and coordinated a comprehensive national strategy to safeguard the country against terrorism and respond to any future attacks. [...] In 2010, Secretary Janet Napolitano led the completion of the first-ever Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR), which established a unified, strategic framework for homeland security missions and goals. Subsequently, DHS conducted a Bottom-Up Review (BUR) to align our programmatic activities and organizational structure to better serve those missions and goals. The QHSR reflects the most comprehensive assessment and analysis of homeland security to date. DHS worked closely with the White House, National Security Staff, other Federal departments and agencies, and our state, local, tribal and territorial partners to represent the whole-of-government approach to national security envisioned by the Administration. 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) [...] With the passage of the Homeland Security Act by Congress in November 2002, the Department of Homeland Security formally came into being as a stand-alone, Cabinet-level department to further coordinate and unify national homeland security efforts, opening its doors on March 1, 2003. Proposal to Create the Department of Homeland Security June 2002 Homeland Security Act of 2002 - (Public Law 107-296), November 25, 2002 Who Became Part of the Department? - January 2003 ##

• Instance Of

  Q4167410