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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is under the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. It is one of fifteen executive departments. This guide provides an overview about the DHS, including its operational components, highlighted publications, and featured online information, as of July 2025.
A US Coast Guard helicopter continues to carry out missions and assignments after hurricane Katrina swept through the area in Mississippi on September 30, 2005 (Image source: NAID: 5691771)
Mission: "To secure the nation from the many threats we face."
Established: 2002 (Homeland Security Act of 2002)
Secretary: Kristi Noem
Core Values: Integrity, Vigilance, Respect
Operation: Over 260,000 employees
Resource | Information |
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Main Website | Visit the official website of the DHS. |
How Do I? |
See frequently asked questions for different audiences: |
Cybersecurity | Learn about how DHS is "strengthening cybersecurity resilience." |
Department Organizational Chart | See the organizational chart of DHS, as of November 2023. |
Get Involved | Engage in different programs, including #BeCyberSmart, Ready.gov, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. |
History | Delve into DHS' past, from secretaries to the department's seal. |
Laws & Regulations | Read about DHS rulemaking, regulations, presidential directives, and guidance. |
News | Find the latest news, speeches, testimonies, fact sheets, and more. |
REAL ID | Apply for this identification "to fly domestically or visit certain Federal facilities." |
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