Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of I&A, USCG, and MGMT for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence hearing titled “Counterintelligence and Insider Threats: How Prepared is the Department of Homeland Security?”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Under Secretary Francis Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Intelligence Rear Admiral Robert Hayes, and DHS Directorate for Management (MGMT) Office of the Chief Security Officer, Chief Security Officer Rich McComb address DHS’ counterintelligence and insider threat strategies and implementation.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Coast Guard Arctic Implementation Capabilities”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Vice Commandant Admiral Charles Michel addresses Coast Guard’s expanding mission demands in the Arctic.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Value of DHS’ Vulnerability Assessments in Protecting our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Infrastructure Protection Assistant Secretary Caitlin Durkovich and NPPD Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Assistant Secretary Andy Ozment address the crucial role that Protective Security Advisors and Cybersecurity Advisors serve in furthering the DHS mission to enhance the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure in an all hazards environment.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications field hearing titled “A Prepared Community is a Resilient Community”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II Deputy Regional Administrator Michael Byrne addresses the lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy, and how best practices have since been applied to promote resiliency and expedite the disaster recovery process.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight & Management Efficiency and Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “How Pervasive is Misconduct at TSA: Examining Findings from a Joint Subcommittee Investig
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Administrator Huban Gowadia addresses TSA’s counterterrorism workforce.
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Written testimony of DNDO for a joint House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation and House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border & Maritime Security hearing titled “Prevention of Smuggling at U.S. Ports”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Acting Director Dr. Wayne Brasure addresses DNDO’s efforts to prevent the smuggling of nuclear or other radioactive materials via the Nation’s maritime ports.
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Written testimony of CBP for a joint House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation and House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border & Maritime Security hearing titled “Prevention of Smuggling at U.S. Ports”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen addresses the role of CBP in maritime cargo security.
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Written testimony of USCG for a joint House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation and House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border & Maritime Security hearing titled “Prevention of Smuggling at U.S. Ports”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy Commandant for Operations Policy & Capabilities Rear Admiral Linda Fagan addresses layered border security and smuggling in U.S. ports.
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Written testimony of MGMT for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Firearms and Munitions at Risk: Examining Inadequate Safeguards”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Directorate for Management (MGMT) Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer, Chief Readiness Support Officer Jeffery Orner addresses how the Department ensures accountability for firearms and ammunition.
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Written testimony of OCP for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing titled “ISIS Online: Countering Terrorist Radicalization & Recruitment On the Internet & Social Media”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Community Partnerships (OCP) Director George Selim reviews the priorities and key actions of the Department to address ISIL and other terrorist’s attempts at online recruitment and radicalization to violence.