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United States Department of Homeland Security

United States federal executive department

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Also known as DHS, Homeland Security, USDHS

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Country: United States
Headquarters: Nebraska Avenue Complex
Inception: November 25, 2002
Website: http://www.dhs.gov

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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.

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