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Formed in response to the tragic devastation of 9/11, then-president George Bush unified a number of agencies to create the Department of Homeland Security. The department employs thousands of individuals with talents and skills ranging from aviation, engineering and border security to security system analysis.
Protection Against Terrorism
The Department of Homeland Security depends on technology, collaboration with communities, and local and federal law enforcement to prevent potential or impeding terrorist threats.
Border Security
The department also focuses on protecting U.S. borders from illegal immigrants and deporting those who have criminal records, in particular.
Enforcement of Immigration Laws
The department aids immigrants who have entered the states legally, clearing them as ready to work and live in the U.S. The department also implements a screening process in the workplace if they believe a suspected employer purposely hires illegal immigrants.
Disaster Recovery
The Department of Homeland Security helps ensure adequate resources and manpower are available in areas of disaster and they assist fire departments nationwide, offering financial assistance for transportation and construction costs.
Consolidation
The Department of Homeland Security is consolidating 35 offices in the Washington, D.C. area into one location, in order to save taxpayer dollars.
Source:
Department of Homeland Security: Department Responsibilities
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