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Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP)

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Written testimony of I&A Under Secretary for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Countering Violent Islamist Extremism: The Urgent Threat of Foreign Fighters and Homegrown Terror”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Under Secretary Francis Taylor addresses the foreign fighter threat and current efforts to disrupt terrorist travel.

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About the Campaign

"If You See Something, Say Something®" is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement.

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Secondary Screening

The Secondary Screening Technology Development Program focuses on research, development, testing and evaluation of explosive trace detectors (ETDs).

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Detection Canine

Providing a central focal point for DHS detection canine research and development and test and evaluation to enhance overall detection capability.

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Preventing Terrorism Overview

Protecting the American people from terrorist threats is the reason the Department of Homeland Security was created, and remains our highest priority.

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Strengthening the Homeland Security Enterprise

DHS and our partners have evolved and strengthened our homeland security enterprise in order to better defend against evolving terrorist threats.