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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*DHS Conducts Removal Flight to the People’s Republic of China*

*WASHINGTON –* On November 16, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted a third large-frame charter removal flight in less than six months to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of Chinese nationals with no lawful basis to remain in the United States. This removal flight is yet another example of the Department’s ongoing cooperation with the PRC and other international partners to reduce and deter irregular migration through enforcement of immigration law. DHS and its counterparts in the PRC also continue joint work to counter human smuggling networks. Our messaging has been clear: Do not believe the lies of smugglers. The United States continues to enforce immigration law, and those without a legal basis to remain will be removed.

DHS is enforcing U.S. immigration laws and delivering tough consequences for those who enter unlawfully or without authorization. This includes swiftly returning those without a legal basis to remain in the United States, while encouraging the use of safe, lawful, and orderly pathways; holding transnational criminal networks accountable for abusing our lawful trade and travel systems; and preventing the smuggling and exploitation of vulnerable people.

President Biden’s June 4 Proclamation temporarily suspending the entry of certain noncitizens across the southern border has led to a *more than 52% decrease in Border Patrol encounters.* DHS regularly engages counterparts throughout the hemisphere and around the world to accept removals of their nationals who have no legal basis to remain in the United States. From the implementation of President Biden’s Proclamation on June 4th through the end of October, DHS has operated more than 640 international repatriation flights to more than 155 countries—including the PRC, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Egypt, Mauritania, Senegal, Uzbekistan, and India -- *removing or returning more individuals in FY2024 than any year since FY2010*. Efforts to expand removal flights continue.

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*K-12 Resources to Strengthen School Security and Build Resilience* "11/21/2024"

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K-12 Resources to Strengthen School Security and Build Resilience

Schools face a range of threats and hazards, including natural disasters, acts of targeted violence, and cyberattacks. To protect their students and staff, schools can take a range of actions, including becoming better aware of and understanding threats, creating and implementing actionable security plans, and building capacity to withstand and recover from disruptions and incidents.

This Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month [ https://www.cisa.gov/topics/critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience/critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience-month ], the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is sharing actions and resources to help schools and school districts build resilience. Learn more below and find additional resources on CISA’s school safety page [ https://www.cisa.gov/topics/physical-security/school-safety ].

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*Take steps in advance to prevent potential incidents. *

* The K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit [ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/k-12-bystander-reporting-toolkit ] offers strategies and guidance for schools to implement or enhance safety reporting programs so students are more willing and able to report safety concerns.

*Develop sustainable capabilities to address and respond to an evolving threat environment. *

* The K-12 Anonymized Threat Response Guidance [ http://cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/k-12-anonymized-threat-response-guidance ] helps K-12 schools and their law enforcement and community partners create tailored approaches to address and respond to anonymous threats of violence, including those received on social media.
* The Bomb Threat Guide [ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/bomb-threat-guide ] assists school leaders and decision makers with assessing and responding to bomb threats. Schools can also access additional bomb threat resources, guidance, training and tools through CISA.gov [ https://www.cisa.gov/bomb-threats ].
* Active shooter preparedness [ https://www.cisa.gov/topics/physical-security/active-shooter-preparedness ] courses, materials and workshops can help school communities prepare for and respond to an active shooter situation, with resources specifically focused on behaviors that represent pre-incident indicators and characteristics of active shooters, potential attack methods, and support in developing emergency action plans.

*Assess risks and engage others in the community in the planning process. *

* The K-12 School Security Guide Product Suite [ https://www.cisa.gov/k-12-school-security-guide-product-suite ] provides K-12 districts and campuses with resources, tools and strategies to assess vulnerabilities and improve school physical security. As part of the suite, schools can access tailored companion products developed specifically for school-based law enforcement and school resource officers [ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/k-12-school-security-guide-companion-school-based-law-enforcement-and-school-resource-officers ] as well as school business officials [ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/k-12-school-security-guide-companion-product-school-business-officials ].
* Regionally-based Cyber Security Advisors and Protective Security Advisors [ https://www.cisa.gov/about/regions/security-advisors ] provide a range of services to schools, including security vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity assessments, facilitating security training, coordinating exercises and strategizing security enhancements.

*Create actionable school safety plans and test them through exercises. *

* CISA Tabletop Exercise Packages [ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/services/cisa-tabletop-exercise-packages ] can assist schools in conducting their own exercises and initiating discussions about their ability to address a variety of threat scenarios.
* Schools can also access resources, guidance, tools and evidence-based practices on a range of school safety topics through SchoolSafety.gov [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/ ].

For additional K-12 school safety and security resources, please visit CISA.gov [ https://www.cisa.gov/topics/physical-security/school-safety ]. If you have any questions, please contact the CISA School Safety Task Force at SchoolSafety@mail.cisa.dhs.gov.

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*DHS Will Now Restrict Goods from Over 100 PRC-Based Companies from Entering the United States Due to Forced Labor Practices* "11/22/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*DHS Will Now Restrict Goods from Over 100 PRC-Based Companies from Entering the United States Due to Forced Labor Practices*

"The Addition of 29 New Entities to the UFLPA Entity List Brings the List to 107"* *

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on behalf of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), announced the addition of 29 companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List – bringing the total number of entities on the UFLPA Entity List to 107. The FLETF, chaired by DHS, is taking these steps as part of its commitment to eliminating the use of forced labor practices in U.S. supply chains and promoting accountability for the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

“Forced labor is a violation of basic human rights,” *said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. *“The Department of Homeland Security has aggressively enforced the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, preventing goods made through forced labor from entering our country, investigating and exposing more than 100 bad actors, and helping American businesses avoid inadvertently profiting from this modern form of slavery. Alongside our government, industry, and civil society partners, the United States is making progress towards the eradication of forced labor while supporting economic fairness, safeguarding human rights, and holding perpetrators accountable.”

“Today’s enforcement actions make it clear -- the United States will not tolerate forced labor in the goods entering our markets,”* said the Under Secretary for Policy, Robert Silvers, who serves as Chair of the Federal Labor Enforcement Task Force. *“The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is a powerful tool in the fight against forced labor, and we are using it to its full potential. We urge companies to take responsibility, know their supply chains, and act ethically."

The UFLPA has been a key instrument for the Biden-Harris administration’s fight against forced labor, particularly in the XUAR, and in safeguarding U.S. supply chains. Through the Department’s initiatives, the administration has prioritized ethical sourcing and production, reinforcing global workers’ rights and empowering consumers to make informed, values-based choices. This work underscores a commitment to building a fairer and more responsible global trade system. Effective November 25, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will apply a rebuttable presumption that goods produced by the named 29 entities will be prohibited from entering the United States as a result of the companies’ activities, either sourcing materials from the XUAR or working with the government of Xinjiang to recruit, transport, transfer, harbor, or receive Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, or members of other persecuted groups out of the XUAR.

*Tianjin Tianwei Food Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Tianjin Sanhe Fruit and Vegetable Co., Ltd.) *is a company located in Tianjin, China that processes fruit, vegetable, and agricultural products, especially tomato products, and integrates raw material planting, picking, production, processing, trade, and scientific research and development. The United States Government has reasonable cause to believe, based on specific and articulable information, that Tianjin Tianwei Food Co., Ltd. sources material, specifically tomatoes, from the XUAR. Information reviewed by the FLETF, including publicly available information, indicates that Tianjin Tianwei Food Co., Ltd. sources tomatoes from the XUAR, including from Bazhou, Xinjiang.

*Xinjiang Zhonghe Co., Ltd., (also known as Xinjiang Joinworld Co., Ltd.),* is a company located in the XUAR that primarily focuses on the research, development, production, and sales of electronic materials and aluminum and alloy products including high-purity aluminum, electronic aluminum foil, electrode foil, and other aluminum and alloy products. These products are primarily used in electronic equipment, wires, and cables in a wide range of downstream products, including household appliances, automobiles, and aerospace applications. The United States Government has reasonable cause to believe, based on specific and articulable information, that Xinjiang Zhonghe Co., Ltd. works with the government of the XUAR to recruit and transfer Uyghurs out of the XUAR. Information reviewed by the FLETF, including publicly available information, indicates Xinjiang Zhonghe cooperates with local Xinjiang governments in Yingjisha County and participates in government-sponsored poverty alleviation and labor programs to recruit and transfer Uyghurs. The FLETF therefore determined that the activities of Xinjiang Zhonghe Co., Ltd. satisfy the criteria for addition to the UFLPA Entity List described in Section 2(d)(2)(B)(ii).

*Xinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry Group Co., Ltd.* and three of its subsidiaries: Western Gold Co., Ltd., Western Gold Karamay Hatu Gold Mine Co., Ltd. and Western Gold Hami Gold Mine Co., Ltd. are located in the XUAR. Xinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry Group Co., Ltd. (“Xinjiang Nonferrous”) is a state-owned enterprise based in Urumqi, Xinjiang that mines, smelts, and processes raw metallic materials, including copper, lithium, beryllium, nickel, manganese, and gold. Western Gold Co., Ltd. (Western Gold) is a majority-owned subsidiary of Xinjiang Nonferrous that mines, processes, and sells gold and manganese resources, as well as chromium ore and iron ore mining and processing. Western Gold Karamay Hatu Gold Mine Co., Ltd. (Western Gold Karamay Hatu Gold Mine) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Gold that mines and processes gold and chromium ores. Western Gold Hami Gold Mine Co., Ltd. (Western Gold Hami Gold Mine) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Gold that mines and processes gold ores. The United States Government has reasonable cause to believe, based on specific and articulable information, that Xinjiang Nonferrous, Western Gold, Western Gold Karamay Hatu Gold Mine, and Western Gold Hami Gold Mine work with the government of Xinjiang to recruit, transfer, or receive workers, including Uyghurs, out of Xinjiang. Information reviewed by the FLETF, including publicly available information, indicates Xinjiang Nonferrous, Western Gold, Western Gold Karamay Hatu Gold Mine, and Western Gold Hami Gold Mine worked with the Xinjiang government, including local Xinjiang governments, to recruit, transfer, or receive Uyghurs from Xinjiang, including Hotan and Kashgar prefectures. The FLETF therefore determined that the activities of Xinjiang Nonferrous, Western Gold, Western Gold Karamay Hatu Gold Mine, and Western Gold Hami Gold Mine satisfy the criteria for addition to the UFLPA Entity List described in Section 2(d)(2)(B)(ii).

*23 Entities in the Agricultural Sector: *The FLETF has identified 23 entities engaged in the production and sale of agricultural products, including tomato paste and tomato products, walnuts, red dates, raisins, and other products. The FLETF has reasonable cause to believe, based on specific and articulable information, that the entities source agricultural products from the XUAR and sell them on online wholesale sites. That information has been corroborated by other publicly available information indicating that the entities source goods from the XUAR. Given information that indicates all 23 companies source agricultural products from the XUAR, the FLETF determined that the activities of the entities satisfy the criteria for addition to the UFLPA Entity List under Section 2(d)(2)(B)(v). The 23 entities are:

* Anhui Yaozhiyuan Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd. (also known as Anhui Yaozhiyuan Chinese Herbal Medicine Co., Ltd.; Anhui Yaozhiyuan Chinese Medicinal Materials Co., Ltd.; and Anhui Yaozhiyuan Biological Technology Development Co., Ltd.)
* Annan Canned Food Co., Ltd. (also known as Nanling County Annan Canned Food Co., Ltd.)
* Dalian Sunspeed Foods Co., Ltd. (also known as Dalian Shengchi International Trade Co., Ltd.)
* Gansu Yasheng International Trading Co., Ltd. (also known as Gansu Yasheng International Trade Co., Ltd.; and Yasheng International Trade; and formerly known as Gansu Yasheng International Trade Group Co., Ltd.)
* Hangzhou Union Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (also known as Hangzhou Youer Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Youer Biotech; and Union Biotech)
* Hebei Suguo International Trade Co., Ltd. (also known as Suguo International)
* Hebei Tomato Industry Co., Ltd. (also known as Hebei Temeite Industrial Group Co., Ltd.; and formerly known as Hebei Temeite International Trade Co., Ltd.)
* Hunan Nanmo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (also known as Hunan Nanmomo Technology Co., Ltd.)
* Inner Mongolia Qileyuan Food Co., Ltd.
* Inner Mongolia Xuanda Food Co., Ltd. (also known as Xuanda Food; and formerly known as Wuyuan County Xuanda Cereals, Oils and Foods Co., Ltd.)
* Jinan Haihong International Trade Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Jinan Haifang Trading Co., Ltd.)
* Jining Pengjie Trading Co., Ltd.
* Junan Jinsheng Import & Export Co., Ltd. (also known as Junan County Jinsheng Import and Export Co., Ltd.)
* Kingherbs Limited (also known as Changsha Jincao Biotechnology Co., Ltd.)
* Qingdao Vital Nutraceutical Ingredients BioScience, Ltd. (also known as Qingdao Weiyikang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.)
* Shanghai JUMP Machinery & Technology Co., Ltd. (also known as Shanghai Jiapai Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.; and formerly known as Shanghai Chituma Food Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.)
* Sichuan Yuan’an Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (also known as Sichuan Yuanan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
* Taiyuan Weishan International Economic Business Co., Ltd. (also known as Taiyuan Weishan International Trade Co., Ltd.)
* The TNN Development Limited (also known as Dehui (Dalian) International Trade Co., Ltd.)
* Tianjin Dunhe International Trade Co., Ltd. (also known as Dunhe Foods)
* Tianjin Kunyu International Co., Ltd. (also known as China Kunyu Industrial Co., Ltd.)
* Weifang Alice Food Co., Ltd.
* Zhangzhou Hang Fat Import & Export Co., Ltd. (also known as Zhangzhou Hengfa Import and Export Co., Ltd.)

In addition to the 29 new entities, the FLETF added a listed entity to an additional UFLPA Entity List sub-list and the FLETF modified the name of the listed entity through a technical correction.

*Xinjiang Daqo New Energy Co., Ltd., (also known as Xinjiang Great New Energy Co., Ltd.; Xinjiang Daxin Energy Co., Ltd.; and Xinjiang Daqin Energy Co., Ltd.), *is a company located in Shihezi, XUAR that produces high purity polysilicon materials. This company was first listed on the UFLPA Entity List, pursuant to Section 2(d)(2)(B)(i), in June 2022. The United States Government has reasonable cause to believe, based on specific and articulable information, that Xinjiang Daqo New Energy Co., Ltd. sources silicon powder from the XUAR. The FLETF therefore determined that the activities of Xinjiang Daqo New Energy Co., Ltd. satisfy the criteria for addition to the UFLPA Entity List described in Section 2(d)(2(B)(v).

*Xinjiang East Hope Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., *is a company located in the XUAR that manufactures nonferrous metals, nonferrous metal alloys products, and metal materials. The company also participates in power generation, transmission, and supply activities. When it was first added to the UFLPA Entity List in June 2022, the FLETF included one known alias, “Xinjiang Nonferrous.” Information reviewed by the FLETF indicates that “Xinjiang Nonferrous” is not an alias of Xinjiang East Hope Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. Therefore, the FLETF has determined that a technical correction is required to change the name of the entity “Xinjiang East Hope Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd.” as it appears on Section 2(d)(2)(B)(i) to remove the alias “Xinjiang Nonferrous.”

DHS will publish the revised UFLPA Entity List as an appendix to a Federal Register notice.

The UFLPA, signed into law by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. in December 2021, mandates that CBP apply a rebuttable presumption that goods that are either mined, produced or manufactured wholly or in part in the XUAR, or produced by entities identified on the UFLPA Entity List, are prohibited from importation into the United States, unless the Commissioner of CBP determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the goods were not produced with forced labor. CBP began enforcing the UFLPA in June 2022. Since then, CBP has reviewed more than 10,000 shipments valued at more than $3.6 billion under the UFLPA.

This expansion of the UFLPA Entity List reflects DHS’ prioritization of combatting the introduction of forced labor into U.S. supply chains.

You can read more about the FLETF by visiting:

www.dhs.gov/uflpa [ http://www.dhs.gov/uflpa ].

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*CCHT Chronicle November 2024* "11/22/2024"

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*The Monthly Newsletter of the Center for Countering Human Trafficking*

November 2024

Blue Campaign Corner

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IMPACTT Program Provides Mental Health Support for Agents Combating Human Trafficking

The Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma (IMPACTT) Human Trafficking Act was signed into law Oct. 1, 2024. This law permanently established the IMPACTT program within HSI, which provides outreach and training to investigators, forensic interviewers, victims assistance specialists, task force officers, and other partners who have been exposed to trauma while working with human trafficking victims.   The program recognizes the emotional and psychological toll these cases can have on law enforcement professionals and emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed practices. By focusing on training that helps investigators maintain mental resilience and awareness of trauma’s impact, the program ensures they remain effective while handling sensitive cases involving victims of trafficking. includes strategies for recognizing signs of vicarious trauma, stress management, and fostering a supportive work environment. The program is part of broader efforts to strengthen the fight against human trafficking while supporting the well-being of those on the front lines.

Save the Date: The Countdown to #WearBlueDay Is On

Have you marked your calendars for Jan. 11, 2025? Each year, Blue Campaign recognizes #WearBlueDay by inviting communities to wear blue — the international color of human trafficking prevention. When you share photos of yourself wearing blue on social media with the hashtag #WearBlueDay, and encourage others to do the same, you affirm your commitment to help end human trafficking. Stay tuned for more information from Blue Campaign as #WearBlueDay gets closer.

Follow @DHSBlueCampaign on X [ http://bit.ly/2t5wUHa ], Facebook [ http://bit.ly/2PfCRYK ], and Instagram [ http://bit.ly/2CYl9pg ] for higher education resources throughout November.

Honor Native American Heritage. End Human Trafficking.

New Native Communities Poster: Our Heritage; Our Hope; Our Time. Join the fight to protect our communities. Learn the signs of human trafficking.

Native American and Alaska Native communities are disproportionately vulnerable to human trafficking. November is Native American Heritage Month, and part of Blue Campaign’s mission is to shed light on the very real threats of human trafficking in Tribal and Indigenous populations. For information on what human trafficking is, what it looks like, and how you can protect yourself and others from the crime, check out Blue Campaign’s Resource Page [ https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/nativecommunities ]:

* What is Human Trafficking? [ https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/what-human-trafficking ]
* Learn to Spot the Signs [ https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/indicators-human-trafficking ]
* Tribal Poster Series [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/native-communities-awareness-poster-series ]
* Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Toolkit [ https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/materials/toolkits ]
* Youth Awareness Videos [ https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/videos ]

From the Field

Mother, Son Sentenced to Prison for Operating Sex Trafficking Ring Out of Houston-Area Cantina

An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Norfolk and the Virginia Beach Police Department resulted in the sentencing of a Portsmouth man to 32 years in federal prison.

Pierre De Romeo Smith, 40, was sentenced in June following his conviction for sex trafficking, production of child sexual abuse material, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

“Through his monstrous actions, Pierre De Romeo Smith victimized a minor and posed a significant threat to the members of our Virginia communities. He deserves every day of this prison sentence,” said HSI Washington, D.C. Special Agent in Charge Derek W. Gordon. “We are extremely honored to have worked with our law enforcement partners to ensure that justice was served in this case.”

Read more about the investigation in the Department of Justice press release [ https://go.dhs.gov/3tr ].

To report suspected human trafficking to federal law enforcement, call *1-866-347-2423*.To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, call *1-888-373-7888* or text *HELP *or *INFO *to *BeFree (233733)*.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*The Week Ahead for the Department of Homeland Security*

*November 25 – November 29*

*Monday, November 25*

Nothing to report at this time.

*Tuesday, November 26*

*9:00 AM ET*

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) JFK International Airport Port Director Sal Ingrassia and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Assistant Special Agent in Charge Marina Vides will deliver remarks at the 10th Annual “Buyer Beware” media event in New York, NY

"Media may register by emailing ""here" <anthony.bucci@cbp.dhs.gov>

"OPEN PRESS"

*11:30 AM ET *

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Dr. David Mussington will virtually deliver remarks at CISA Live!

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.cisa.gov/cisa-live ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Wednesday, November 27*

Nothing to report at this time.

*Thursday, November 28*

Nothing to report at this time.

*Friday, November 29*

Nothing to report at this time.

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*CRCL November Newsletter* "11/29/2024"

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IN THIS ISSUE

*November 2024, Vol. 15, No. 3*

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Farewell Message from CRCL Officer Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia

It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve as the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties for the past 20 months. I am grateful to the Secretary for his extraordinary leadership and to the CRCL workforce: mission focused, passionate, and skilled. Serving as CRCL Officer has been a full circle experience for me.
I am indebted to the partnerships built across DHS, the interagency and the White House.

Read more... [ https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/24_1129_crcl_newsletter-november-2024-final-508.pdf ]

CRCL Releases FY 2023 Annual Report to Congress

CRCL is pleased to announce the release of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Report to Congress [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/crcl-annual-reports ]. In accordance with 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000ee-1, the report highlights CRCL’s activities and accomplishments in FY 2023.

Read more... [ https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/24_1129_crcl_newsletter-november-2024-final-508.pdf ] [ https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/crcl_newsletter_october_2020.pdf ]

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CRCL Host Series of Virtual Engagements

This month, CRCL’s Community Engagement Section hosted a series of virtual engagements with new community stakeholders in North Carolina, Michigan, Colorado, and Utah. CRCL conducts regular outreach to communities across the country to provide information about DHS programs and activities and to hear feedback and concerns regarding on-the-ground impacts of DHS activities.

Read more... [ https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/24_1129_crcl_newsletter-november-2024-final-508.pdf ]

CRCL *Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month*

CRCL, in partnership with the Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) DHS employee association, held the 2024 Departmental Native American Heritage Month commemorative observance. This year’s theme, “Affirming Native Voices: Visibility-Leadership-Service,” emphasizes the importance of the voices of the Native American community and their outstanding commitment to service. The program featured a panel of distinguished members of the DHS Native American Community. During the discussion, panelists shared their inspiring stories of strength and leadership, underscoring the importance of family and community.

Read more... [ https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/24_1129_crcl_newsletter-november-2024-final-508.pdf ]

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*The Week Ahead for the Department of Homeland Security - December 2 – December 6* "11/29/2024"

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*The Week Ahead for the Department of Homeland Security*

*December 2 – December 6*

*Monday, December 2*

"Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will participate in closed press meetings in New York City, New York."

*11:30 AM ET | 8:30 AM PT*

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Information & Technology Assistant Commissioner Sonny Bhagowalia will deliver remarks at Amazon’s AWS Re:Invent 2024 in Las Vegas, NV

"Media may register ""here" [ https://registration.awsevents.com/flow/awsevents/reinvent24/reg/login?trk=www.google.com ]" "

"OPEN PRESS"

*2:30 PM ET*

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Small Business Innovation Research Program Director Dusty Lang will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Seed Fund: Planting Seeds for Success Under the SBIR/STTR Program” at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference in Orlando, FL

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.iitsec.org/attend/registration-fees ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Tuesday, December 3*

*9:00 AM ET*

S&T Branch Chief for Requirements Analysis John Richardson will deliver remarks at the Military Operations Research Society’s Emerging Techniques Forum in Alexandria, VA

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.mors.org/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fEvent-Registration%2fWorkshop-Emerging-Techniques-Forum ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*9:05 AM ET*

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan will participate in a panel discussion titled, “What Is OT: Its Critical Role in Our Connected World” at the GDIT Emerge event in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://gditot.upgather.com/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*9:15 AM ET*

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske will participate in a fireside chat at the 24th Annual American Association of Airport Executives Aviation Security Summit in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://aaae.org/securitysummit#registration ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*9:30 AM ET*

CISA Regional Director Jay Gamble will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Cybersecurity in Digital Health - Patient Data in an Interconnected World” at the US Southeast Healthcare Innovation Summit 2024 in Atlanta, GA

"Media may register ""here" [ https://bamberghealth.com/event/us-south-healthcare-innovation-summit?lang=en_gb ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*9:45 AM ET*

TSA Security Operations Executive Assistant Administrator Melanie Harvey and Operations Support Executive Assistant Administrator Stacey Fitzmaurice will participate in a panel discussion titled, “TSA Leadership Roundtable” at the 24th Annual American Association of Airport Executives Aviation Security Summit in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://aaae.org/securitysummit#registration ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*9:45 AM ET*

CISA Cybersecurity Expert Matthew Rogers will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Securing Critical Infrastructure: A Cross-Sector Approach to OT Safety” at the GDIT Emerge event in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://gditot.upgather.com/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*10:00 AM ET | 3:00 PM GMT*

CBP Office of Trade Executive Assistant Commissioner AnnMarie Highsmith will deliver remarks at the FITAC International Congress in Bogota, Colombia

"Media may register ""here" [ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iXy-mSU7WUSPJKryNfjzwG7a1nHvLIlFsvlaGkEETj1UQU02TERPU1ZXVUdUMFFSWkNSMVhYRTRVMC4u&route=shorturl ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*10:15 AM ET*

TSA Deputy Assistant Administrator Kristin Ruiz will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Operational Technology Securing Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure” at the GDIT Emerge event in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://gditot.upgather.com/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*12:20 PM ET | 11:20 AM CT*

CISA Branch Chiefs Laura Hershon and Christian Lowry will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Building a Risk Resilient Smart City” at the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo in Austin, TX

"Media may register ""here" [ https://fall.smartcitiesconnect.org/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*3:00 PM ET*

TSA Deputy Chief Counsel for Regulations and Security Standards Susan Prosnitz will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Navigating the Aviation Security Regulatory Landscape” at the 24th Annual American Association of Airport Executives Aviation Security Summit in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://aaae.org/securitysummit#registration ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Wednesday, December 4*

*11:00 AM ET*

TSA Requirements and Capabilities Analysis Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator Melissa Conley will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Biometrics: Can Security, Efficiency, and Privacy Co-Exist” at the 24th Annual American Association of Airport Executives Aviation Security Summit in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://aaae.org/securitysummit#registration ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*5:00 AM ET | 1:00 PM GMT*

CBP Acting Deputy Commissioner Pete Flores will deliver remarks at the Zakat Tax and Customs Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

"Media may register ""here" [ https://ztc.sa/en/_layouts/15/zatca.conference/login.aspx ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Thursday, December 5*

*11:00 AM ET*

S&T Office of Science & Engineering Program Manager Sridhar Kowdley will deliver virtual remarks at the IEEE IoT Sensor Cybersecurity Webinar

"Media may register ""here" [ https://engagestandards.ieee.org/IoT-Sensors-Cybersecurity-Webinar.html ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*4:00 PM ET*

TSA Information Technology Enterprise Information Systems Security Officer Manager Kristine Pruy will participate in a virtual panel discussion titled, “Maintaining Security During Modernization” at the FedInsider CyberThreats 2024: Combatting the Evolving Threat Landscape event

"Media may register ""here" [ https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1697533&tp_key=e86067cd32&sti=sprk ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Friday, December 6*

*2:30 PM ET | 1:30 PM CT*

CISA Cybersecurity Advisor Brad Manuel will deliver remarks the Council of State Governments National Conference in New Orleans, LA

"Media may register ""here" [ https://csgmidwest.org/event/2024-csg-national-conference-in-new-orleans/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

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