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DHS Law Enforcement Overview

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the largest federal law enforcement agency with approximately 80,000 officers across nine agencies and offices.

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DHS Law Enforcement

DHS is the largest federal law enforcement agency with approximately 80,000 law enforcement officers that carry out the Department’s missions across nine different agencies and offices.

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United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over One Million Rounds of Ammunition Enroute from Iran to Yemen

The Justice Department announced the filing of a forfeiture complaint against over one million rounds of ammunition, thousands of proximity fuses for rocket-propelled grenades, and thousands of pounds of propellant for rocket-propelled grenades that the U.S. Navy seized in transit from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to militant groups in Yemen.

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DHS Updates Department-Wide Use of Force Policy to Advance Effective, Accountable Law Enforcement and Strengthen Public Safety

DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced updates to the DHS Use of Force Policy required by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety to meet or exceed the Department of Justice guidance on use of force.

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Readout of Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Meetings with Law Enforcement Leaders

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas participated in a series of meetings in Dallas, Texas with law enforcement leaders from across the country on ways to strengthen our partnerships to advance public safety and homeland security.

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Secretary Mayorkas Remarks: National Latino Peace Officers’ Association (NLPOA) Annual Training and Conference

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered remarks at the National Latino Peace Officers’ Association (NLPOA) – Annual Training and Conference in San Diego, CA.

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Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks for NOBLE 46th Annual Training Conference and Exhibition

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks for the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) – 46 Annual Training Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. 

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Message from Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas on National Police Week 2022

This week is National Police Week, a time each year when law enforcement leaders and personnel from around the country and the world gather in Washington, D.C. to honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our communities and our country.

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Law Enforcement Resources

This Law Enforcement Resource Guide highlights many of the Department’s threat resilience resources available to you, including training and grant opportunities.

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DHS Partners with State and Local Officials to Secure Super Bowl LVI

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to Los Angeles, California to meet with state and local law enforcement and the National Football League (NFL) to review Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations to help ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVI.