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How to Write a Connected Community Strategy

This foundational guide is the first in a series of guides that DHS hopes will help communities achieve their connected community goals.

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CIS Ombudsman Strategic Plans

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) aims to be a champion for a transparent and efficient immigration benefits system administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Our strategic plans help us to effectively carry out our mission through casework, stakeholder engagement, and policy recommendations.

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S&T Insights Outreach September 7 Presentation Brief

Learn about unique programs and opportunities that DHS S&T uses to collaborate and form strategic partnerships with the private sector.

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Deputy Undersecretary McCament Addresses the Atlantic Council in Virtual Forum

On January 28, 2021, Deputy Undersecretary for the DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans James McCament gave opening remarks at the Atlantic Council’s virtual workshop, entitled, "The Future of Homeland Security and Resilience in Today's Changing Threat Environment.”

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U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security

The United States Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS Strategy), responding to the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017, seeks to increase women’s meaningful leadership in political and civic life.

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S&T International Engagement Strategy

The International Engagement Strategy outlines S&T's goals and objectives when engaging internationally.

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S&T Plan to Support Increased Public Access to the Results of Research Funded by the Federal Government

DHS recognizes that increased access to research data and information can encourage research collaboration and help successfully address the nation’s constantly evolving homeland security challenges. Increased access to releasable results of DHS research promotes development of a Homeland Security-related industrial base, increases the credibility of associated program managers, subject matter experts, researchers, contracted developers, sponsors and stakeholders in the scientific community.

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DHS Integrated Strategy

DHS has published the March 2022 Integrated Strategy for High-Risk Management (Integrated Strategy). The Integrated Strategy provides an overview of progress made to address the Strengthening Department of Homeland Security Management Functions area on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High-Risk List.

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No FEAR Memo

September 20, 2011 No FEAR Memorandum for all DHS Employees issued by Secretary Napolitano.

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ST FY 2021 Congressional Justification

FY21 Congressional Justification.