Defense
Arrests resulting from DHS investigations on the rise
Number of complaints received by the inspector general’s office has decreased significantly, however.
Defense
Investigators probe DHS manager's scheme to fake immigration papers
Immigration official admits to taking bribes from Asian immigrants seeking citizenship, agrees to participate in ongoing investigation.
Defense
Hurricane season closes without major incident
FEMA director pledges continuing improvements; agency on the brink of filling all of its regional director positions.
Defense
Security agency to eliminate millions in retention allowances
Decision to cut program will affect about 700 police and investigators at the Federal Protective Service.
Defense
DHS official urges caution on sharing of biometric info
The intelligence and law enforcement communities need access to information, but ethics concerns must be addressed.
Defense
Report: Security agency needs better financial management
Independent study urges Federal Protective Service, which secures government facilities, to improve process it uses to bill agencies for services.
Defense
College courses in homeland security on the rise
While classes are proliferating, some observers remain skeptical that homeland security will ever become its own discipline.
Defense
Transportation sector lags in joining infrastructure protection effort
Some industries formed councils as early as 2002 to better coordinate security efforts with the government
Defense
Travel groups say U.S. visitors report unfriendly reception
DHS spokesman says study attributing a decline in visitors in part to the way they're treated by government officials at airports is “flawed and self-serving.”
Defense
DHS continues to integrate IT contracting processes
Department spends as much as $6 billion annually on technology acquisitions alone.
Defense
IG: Federal Protective Service slow to pay contractors
Inadequate oversight has contributed to payment for services not received, and has placed employees and facilities at risk, report states.
Defense
Homeland Security chief touts progress filling senior positions
FEMA is at its highest staffing level this year, but is still falling short of meeting its hiring goals.
Defense
Investigators to launch series of FEMA probes
Auditors at DHS also will look into background checks for building security contractors and efforts to purchase Customs and Border Protection dogs.
Defense
Panelists: Pentagon could take lead role in some disasters
Military would take the lead after large-scale terrorist attacks -- and possibly pandemic flu outbreaks or earthquakes.
Defense
Report: Exposure to weather wrecked FEMA housing units
Agency advised to clarify what situations require the purchase of modular homes and ensure the units are properly packaged and stored.
Defense
DHS preparedness chief aims to recruit career managers
Incoming leader of the House Homeland Security Committee emphasizes the need to improve retention at the department.
Management
GSA centralizes emergency response resources
Agency eliminates old office to create new, enhanced one to meet needs of first responders and others.
Defense
DHS officials ponder effects of foot-and-mouth outbreak
Spread of disease in United States would cost the economy billions.
Defense
Bush picks Homeland Security management chief
Paul Schneider would replace Janet Hale, who was credited with helping unite the 22 legacy agencies and 180,000 workers that formed the department.
Defense
Protective service finalizes report on finances, but misses deadline
Lawmakers had asked for a description of how a budget shortfall developed at the Homeland Security division.
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