The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, comparable to interior ministries abroad. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, border control, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security and sea rescue, and the mitigation of weapons of mass destruction.
- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Nebraska Avenue Complex
- Inception
- November 25, 2002
- Website
- http://www.dhs.gov