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.