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*DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Debby* "08/05/2024"

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August 5, 2024


*DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Debby*

*Release Date: *August 5, 2024

*En español*: Declaración del DHS sobre la Seguridad y la Aplicación de La Ley Durante el Huracán Debby | Homeland Security [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/08/05/declaracion-del-dhs-sobre-la-seguridad-y-la-aplicacion-de-la-ley-durante-el-huracan ]

During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in the areas that may be impacted.

In such circumstances, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remind the public that sites that provide emergency response and relief are considered protected areas [ https://www.dhs.gov/guidelines-enforcement-actions-or-near-protected-areas ]. To the fullest extent possible, ICE and CBP do not conduct immigration enforcement activities at protected areas such as along evacuation routes, sites used for sheltering or the distribution of emergency supplies, food or water, or registration sites for disaster-related assistance or the reunification of families and loved ones.

At the request of FEMA or local and state authorities, ICE and CBP may help conduct search and rescue, air traffic de-confliction and public safety missions. ICE and CBP provide emergency assistance to individuals regardless of their immigration status. DHS officials do not and will not pose as individuals providing emergency-related information as part of any enforcement activities.

DHS is committed to ensuring that every individual who seeks shelter, aid, or other assistance as a result of a natural disaster or emergency event is able to do so regardless of their immigration status.

DHS carries out its mission without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, ethnicity, disability or political associations, and in compliance with law and policy.

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*Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary Canegallo Delivers Remarks at Women in Federal Law Enforcement Annual Leadership Training*

 



"Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary Kristie Canegallo delivered the following remarks at the Women in Federal Law Enforcement’s Annual Leadership Training in Alexandria, VA."

Well first, let me say thank you to President Bonus for that kind introduction, and for the invitation to be with you all this morning. 

You know, when I became Deputy Secretary of DHS last summer, my very first trip was to Dallas to meet with a group of female law enforcement agents and officers to talk with them about what DHS, which is the largest federal law enforcement agency, could be doing to better support them. And the ideas from that convening have kicked off a year of action at DHS that I’m proud to be a part of and excited to talk with you about today.  

But before I do, I want to acknowledge how challenging the last three weeks have been for the federal law enforcement community and for some of our team members in particular.

The attempted assassination of former President Trump on July 13th put into stark relief your critical work as law enforcement officers and agents, safeguarding our leaders, safeguarding our rule of law, and safeguarding our institutions. 

There are important lessons that must and will be learned from that day – and we’ll use that knowledge to strengthen what is already the world’s premier protection force and make it even better. 

At the same time, I’m incredibly proud of what the men and women of the United States Secret Service did in Pennsylvania that day, and what they – and what many of you – do every single day, to ensure the safety and security of their protectees. The same is true of law enforcement agents and officers across our Department and across the federal government like the U.S. Marshals, and of our state and local partners. Each of you train and work smart and hard. You are dedicated, brave, and skilled. You put your lives on the line to keep our country safe.

In the weeks since, I know that many of us have read and seen commentary disparaging the role of women in law enforcement generally, and in the United States Secret Service specifically. And let me just be plain: that way of thinking is baseless, it’s insulting, and it’s dangerous.  

Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas and I were proud to say as much in a joint public statement that we issued the days following the shooting, alongside the leaders of every single DHS agency and office with law enforcement responsibility. And in that statement we reiterated our commitment to continue to recruit, to retain, and to elevate women in our law enforcement ranks. And I know that belief is universally shared by leaders across the U.S. Government. No matter where you serve, no matter how you serve, we have your backs.

I want to commend and thank WIFLE, with the 30x30 Initiative, NAWLEE, NOBLE, and several other organizations for their strong statements of support.

So, at a time when there seems to be a lot of folks who want to talk about women in law enforcement – OK – let's talk about women in law enforcement.

Let’s talk about how women are making our law enforcement forces and departments better, stronger, and more effective. Let’s talk about the research that shows women law enforcement officers and agents obtain better outcomes for crime victims, are less likely to use excessive force, and are less likely to have citizen complaints filed against them. Let’s talk about what study after study has shown, which is, representative teams lead to higher organizational effectiveness and better outcomes for American communities, and the safety and security of our country.

Let’s talk about the 30 x 30 Initiative, which sets tangible goals to help organizations of all sizes make progress. At DHS we’ve redoubled those efforts to meet these goals and increase the ranks of women in our law enforcement agencies. We don’t compromise our standards to recruit women – we are hiring the best of the best. And 35 percent of our new hires in law enforcement and law enforcement-related roles are women.

Let’s talk about the impact that women law enforcement agents and officers are having in our communities and on their colleagues. Look no further than the inspiring stories of 26 agents and officers from across the federal government who will receive a 2024 WIFLE Foundation Award this week for their skill, creativity, and courage. From revolutionizing our entire Department’s work disrupting and dismantling drug cartels and money laundering operations, to establishing the first U.S. Secret Service Counterintelligence Program, to leading life-saving search and rescue missions, these women are driving innovation in how we execute our mission and reinvesting in their teams while doing so.

And let’s talk honestly about the challenges women in law enforcement are still experiencing, so that we can develop strategies to address those issues.  

Take body armor. Too many women at DHS are telling us that their body armor isn’t designed for them, doesn’t fit, and causes issues in their work. Insufficient body armor fit for women is an operational safety issue – one that we’re taking head on. We’ve established a cross-Departmental Body Armor Council to look at policy and contract issues, to ensure body armor performance, and proper measurement and fit assessments. 

And as we’re clear-eyed about the work we have left to do, let’s talk about, and take pride in, the progress this community has made, how it was made, and who helped make it. For the last 25 years, WIFLE – this extraordinary collective – has been key to helping female law enforcement officers and agents get the opportunities, resourcing, training, and equipment that she needs to do her job and thrive at every stage of her career. 

And to borrow this conference’s theme, let’s not just “look back” on history, but use it to “inspire the future,” to bring more women onto the team, and help the thousands of female law enforcement officers and agents already in our ranks grow and thrive across the federal government.

To help do so, last year we established a DHS Women in Law Enforcement Task Force, to bring female officers and agents together to discuss the support they need; to use their inputs to drive practical changes in our Department in recruitment, retention, career development, and employee well-being; and to create a community of interest. It’s already having an impact: a number of women involved in the Task Force have, in the last year, gone from front-line employees to first, second, or even third line supervisors, leveraging this network for support. 

The Task Force, along with similarly-situated groups across our components, is driving policy work in areas like pregnancy use of force policy, tandem couple assignments, promotion procedures, mental health support, body armor, and more. 

Simultaneously, we’ve grown our long-standing DHS Women in Law Enforcement Mentoring Program, in partnership with WIFLE, to match a record number of mentors and mentees for six months and conduct training events aimed at fostering career development.

Now, to ensure the effectiveness of our homeland security mission – that means ensuring that all perspectives are represented and heard; that means ensuring that all of our colleagues are able to advance and thrive; that means ensuring that anyone who steps up to serve knows that will be safe and supported in doing so – we in positions of responsibility have to step up, too. We have to do the research, we have to put in the work, have the conversations, and make the changes and investments further progress requires. We have to have your backs not just with words, but with our actions - and do so in an enduring way.

But to do that – and you have our commitment to do that – we also need you. We need this organization, we need your guidance, we need your advocacy, your leadership, internally and externally. We need you to be honest about what is working, and more importantly, be honest about where we have room for improvement. We need you to keep helping us build towards that better future, just as you have for the past 25 years.

So, thank you for being here. Thank you for all that you do, every single day, to keep our country safe. I’m really grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you, and alongside my fellow leaders in the federal government, who I know are personally invested in the success of this effort, including our Deputy Attorney General, Lisa Monaco, and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher Wray, who I have the pleasure of now introducing.

So thank you very much, and please join me in welcoming Director Wray.



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*Season 4, Bonus Episode: Where the Literal Hot Spots Are* "08/07/2024"



Season 4, Bonus Episode: Where the Literal Hot Spots Are




***Season 4, Bonus Episode: Where the Literal Hot Spots Are***

Join S&T in Maui, Hawai’i, as we launch a new round of beta-testing for wildfire sensors across the state. This bonus episode, recorded in March 2024 at the kick-off event, features remarks from leaders across Hawai’i, S&T, and the U.S. Fire Administration as we came together to announce the latest round of testing for AI-empowered wildfire sensors that can “smell” smoke. Learn how the devices provide critical early alerts that can help officials coordinate response and evacuation efforts before wildfires get out of control.






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*August 2024 School Safety Community Bulletin: Events, Opportunities, and Resources* "08/07/2024"

School Safety Events and Opportunities
August 2024

* Latest News [ #Latest_News ]
* Upcoming Events and Opportunities [ #Upcoming ]
* School Safety Resources [ #New_Resources ]

Latest News

*SchoolSafety.gov Launches Back-to-School Campaign* [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/back-to-school-campaign ]
SchoolSafety.gov* *launched the 2024 Back-to-School Campaign [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/back-to-school-campaign ], a month-long initiative that highlights resources, tools, and guidance to support K-12 communities in creating safe and supportive learning environments this school year. As part of the campaign, SchoolSafety.gov released two new infographics: a Back-to-School Checklist [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/SchoolSafety.gov_Back-to-School%20Checklist_August%202024_508c.pdf ], which outlines seven actions that can help inform comprehensive school safety programs, and a Back-to-School Reading List [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/SchoolSafety.gov_Back-to-School%20Reading%20List_August%202024_508c.pdf ], which offers ten resources that provide guidance and insights on timely school safety issues. SchoolSafety.gov has also developed a communications toolkit [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/SchoolSafety.gov_2024%20Back-to-School%20Campaign%20Communications%20Toolkit_August%202024_508.pdf ] to help members of the K-12 community share information about the campaign and its resources. All materials can be accessed through the campaign webpage [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/back-to-school-campaign ].

*DHS Announces Membership to New Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board* [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/07/23/dhs-announces-membership-new-federal-school-safety-clearinghouse-external-advisory ]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the inaugural members [ https://www.cisa.gov/federal-school-safety-clearinghouse-external-advisory-board-members ] of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 school safety and security. The Board builds upon the federal government’s efforts to support K-12 communities in creating safer, more supportive learning environments and fulfills a key requirement of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The Board will advise on the implementation of evidence-based school safety practices and propose additional best practices for publication on SchoolSafety.gov [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/ ].

*Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force Announces Recommendations and Best Practices for Safe Internet Use* [ https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240722/kids-online-health-safety-task-force-announces-recommendations-best-practices-safe-internet-use ]
The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force, co-led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration, released a new report with recommendations and best practices for safer social media and online platform use for youth. The report, Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry [ https://www.samhsa.gov/kids-online-health-safety-task-force/kohs-report-safe-internet-use ], provides a summary of the risks and benefits of social media on the health, safety, and privacy of young people; best practices for parents and caregivers; recommended practices for industry; a research agenda; and suggested future work, including for the federal government.

*CISA Opens Registration for 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security* [ http://2024cisaschoolsummit.eventbrite.com/ ]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) opened registration for the 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security [ http://2024cisaschoolsummit.eventbrite.com/ ], scheduled to take place on September 25 and 26. The Summit is a virtual event that brings together K-12 school leaders and practitioners to discuss and share actionable recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments. This year’s Summit will feature sessions covering violence prevention, emergency planning, youth online safety, student mental wellness, K-12 cybersecurity and student interventions and support. Registration is available here [ http://2024cisaschoolsummit.eventbrite.com/ ].

*HHS Announces Grant Awards* *to Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Services* [ https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240724/biden-harris-administration-awards-45-1-million-expand-mental-health-substance-use-services-across-lifespan ]
HHS, through SAMHSA, announced grant awards totaling $45.1 million to expand mental health and substance use services. $15.3 million of these grant awards will fund services specifically for children and youth, through supporting their mental health in school settings, serving children and families who have experienced traumatic events and grief, and providing services to young people who are at risk for, or have, serious mental health conditions. This includes $6.5 million in funding through Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) [ https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grants-dashboard?grants_dashboard__search=%22-01%22&f%5B0%5D=by_award_fy%3A2024&f%5B1%5D=by_nofo_number%3ASM-23-001 ], a program that develops a sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services.

*NCES Releases 2023 Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety [ https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2024145 ]
*The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, released the Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2023 [ https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2024/2024145.pdf ]. This annual report, produced with contributions from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines the current state of school crime and safety in the United States. It covers topics such as active shooter incidents, criminal victimization, bullying, and safety and security measures. 

*SchoolSafety.gov is Now on Facebook* [ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolSafetyGov/ ]
SchoolSafety.gov launched a new Facebook page [ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolSafetyGov/ ] as part of the site’s continued efforts to share information and resources on a range of school safety topics. Through the page, members of the K-12 community and the general public can receive regular updates on school safety guidance, grant opportunities, tools, and timely announcements.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Grants and Funding Opportunities

*Stronger Connections Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Grant Program [ https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/26/2024-14000/applications-for-new-awards-stronger-connections-technical-assistance-and-capacity-building-grant ]* (Deadline: August 26)

Visit the SchoolSafety.gov Grants Finder Tool [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/grants-finder-tool ] for additional school safety-related funding opportunities.

Events, Webinars, and Conferences [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-awareness-briefing-cab-tickets-453321746547?keep_tld=1 ] [ https://mhttcnetwork.org/event/2024-speaker-series-presents-bullying-prevention-in-elementary-and-middle-schools-leveraging-experts-in-your-building-by-dr-sara-mcdaniel-event-registration/ ] [ https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/webinars/ ] [ https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/events/webinar/lessons-field-young-adult-experiences-school-violence-survivors-and-advocates ]

*School Mental Health Virtual Learning Series: Culturally Responsive Instructional Supervision [ https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bKiqZ1RGQ0ifC_Jn3V67bA#/registration ]* (August 13) – This webinar, hosted by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center in collaboration with the National Center for School Mental Health, will explore how to create a culturally responsive ecosystem through teaching, school leadership, and instructional supervision. It will also discuss culturally responsive instructional supervision (CRIS), including implementation barriers and solutions to implement CRIS. 

* Responding to Bias and Discrimination in Schools* [ https://mhttcnetwork.org/event/responding-to-bias-and-discrimination-in-schools/ ] (August 14) – This interactive workshop, hosted by the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, will provide an overview of the current context of bias and discrimination in schools, share individual sentence stems and systemic interventions to address biased language and behavior, and provide time to practice and integrate learnings into plans for the next school year.

*Prioritizing Teacher Well-Being [ https://anlar.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdeiopzovE9e9fbudHa6nk5Co11Gpyuzl#/registration ]* (August 15) – This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, will explore the importance of maintaining and valuing teacher well-being and describe how effectively implementing initiatives to prioritize teacher well-being can positively impact school culture and student learning.

*Creating a Culture of Support: Enhancing Staff Resilience in Emergency Situations* [ https://www.nc2s.org/training/creating-a-culture-of-support-enhancing-staff-resilience-in-emergency-situations/ ] (September 12) – This webinar, hosted by the National Center for School Safety, will provide information on improving systems around emergency drills through tailored training, gathering staff feedback, and identifying local resources. Participants will learn how to customize training for their districts, lead effective feedback sessions, and implement changes based on staff input.

*Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment* [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSSS/signup/37102 ] (September 12, November 20, January 15) – These virtual training events, hosted by the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), will highlight key findings and implications from NTAC’s research on school violence prevention. This training will also provide guidance on how schools may develop or improve existing violence prevention programs utilizing a behavioral threat assessment model.

*2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security* [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-national-summit-on-k-12-school-safety-and-security-tickets-920310703087?aff=oddtdtcreator ] (September 25 and 26) – This virtual event, hosted by CISA, will provide information on resources and recommendations to enhance safe and supportive learning environments. It will feature panel discussions, sessions, and keynote speakers covering topics such as violence prevention, K-12 cybersecurity, youth online safety, student mental wellness, emergency planning, and student interventions and support.

*Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities* [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSSS/signup/37102 ] (October 1, December 18, February 19) – These virtual training events, hosted by NTAC, will cover findings from NTAC’s research on mass attacks perpetrated in public and semi-public spaces, including businesses, houses of worship, schools, and more. This training will also provide guidance on how communities may develop or improve existing violence prevention programs utilizing a behavioral threat assessment model.

Visit the SchoolSafety.gov Events Page [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/events?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=August&utm_id=community-bulletin ] for additional school safety-related webinars, conferences, and more.

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School Safety Resources

*Bullying and Cyberbullying Resources*

*Key Considerations for Bullying Prevention* [ https://www.nc2s.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Key-Considerations-for-Bullying-Prevention-Guide.pdf ]
This guide presents key information that schools can consider as they develop and maintain bullying prevention programs. It provides an overview of bullying, bullying prevention, context-specific considerations, information on youth engagement and empowerment, and resources related to the intersection of social media and bullying.

*What You Can Do* [ https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/what-you-can-do ]
This webpage offers tips for parents, educators, and other members of the community on what they can do to help prevent and respond to bullying.

*Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention Resources*

*Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders* [ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health-action-guide/index.html?s_cid=hy-2023 ]
This guide describes six in-school strategies to promote and support mental health and well-being. It includes aligned approaches, or specific ways to put each strategy into action, as well as examples of evidence-based policies, programs, and practices.

*Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults* [ https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep20-06-01-003.pdf ]
This guide discusses effective programs and policies to prevent vaping among youth and young adults, challenges to reducing e-cigarette use and vaping, and program and policy implementation strategies that can be used to address these challenges.

*Additional School Safety Resources*

*Bomb Threat Guide* [ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/bomb-threat-guide ]
This guide provides awareness and guidance in preparing for and reacting to a bomb threat. It assists decision makers with assessment of and response to received bomb threats.

*Project iGuardian* [ https://www.dhs.gov/know2protect/training ]
This training program offers presentations designed to inform children, teens, parents, and trusted adults on the threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse, how to implement preventive strategies, and how to report suspected abuse to law enforcement. 

* Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Educators and School-Based Staff* [ https://t4pacenter.ed.gov/Docs/Fact-Sheets/Supporting_Students_Educators_and_School_Staff_508.pdf ]
This fact sheet discusses actions educators and school-based staff can take to support and respond to students’ needs in classrooms or other instructional settings. It highlights evidence-based practices staff can implement to make immediate, impactful changes and provides supporting tools and resources.

Visit SchoolSafety.gov [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/ ] for additional resources to support school safety and security efforts.

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LRBAA Industry Day August 21, 2024

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You are invited to attend the Long Range Broad Agency (LRBAA) Industry Day [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/lrbba-industry-day-2024 ] event on August 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate’s Office of Industry Partnerships, in collaboration with the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, this event will feature speakers from across the Department who will provide information on LRBAA goals, purpose, submission process, and resources available to those applicants interested in applying to the LRBAA’s 24-01 [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/current-lrbaa-topics ] twenty-three open topics under six mission areas. This is an excellent opportunity for innovators and industry disruptors to learn more about the LRBAA and some current topic areas.

Register Now [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/lrbba-industry-day-2024 ]

Attendees will learn more about current research and development needs specific to the LRBAA. In-person attendance is encouraged, but space is limited so register today to secure your seat. Once the event reaches capacity, registrants may still register to attend virtually. To the greatest extent possible, sessions will be available live for both in-person and virtual attendees, but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged for maximum participation. Visit the LRBAA Industry Day event page for the agenda and more event information.

If you would like to receive information on LRBAA news and events, sign-up for our mailing list by visiting https://baa.dhs.gov/baa/public [ https://baa.dhs.gov/baa/public ].

For specific questions or information, email LRBAA.Admin@hq.dhs.gov.

Regards,
LRBAA Team

 




 

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