Documents/DHSO/Missions


  • Mission [1]
    • DHS was founded, in part, to facilitate the exchange of information between and among Federal agencies, State, local, and Tribal governments, and the private sector. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano’s holistic approach for homeland security includes information sharing across diverse disciplines – law enforcement, public health, emergency management and critical infrastructure – in support of five mission areas: * Preventing Terrorism and Enhancing Security * Securing and Managing Our Borders * Enforcing and Administering Our Immigration Laws * Safeguarding and Securing Cyberspace * Ensuring Resilience to Disasters