Patriot Act News

Michigan homeland security center expands; foes urge oversight
The state's little-known homeland security center is expanding into southeastern Michigan, but the plans have civil libertarians and at least one local official urging more oversight.
Local Authorities Gain Super Bowl Homeland Security Assets
Indianapolis had a lot of federal help to keep the Circle City secure during Super Bowl XLVI and now that the festivities are over, Homeland Security officials left behind many of the high-tech assets that will keep Hoosiers safe for years to come.
Homeland security deal disputed
Allen County Commissioner Therese Brown said she did not work with Mayor Tom Henry on a deal to end a 6-year-old agreement allowing the city and county to share the costs for local homeland security efforts.
DHS adding public advocate for immigration agency
The Homeland Security Department has appointed a public advocate to handle complaints and questions about its immigration enforcement policies.
Gazette.Net: Liscouski hones her focus on homeland security at Rockville contractor
Suzanne Petrie Liscouski was in the Pentagon that Sept. 11 when the jetliner struck. “A plane flying into a building is not a sound you want to hear,” said Liscouski, who recently was named director of homeland security for Creative Computing Solutions.
No major Super Bowl threats, says Homeland Security
No major threats have been made against Sunday's Super Bowl 46, US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday even as authorities noted record safety technology advances.
SECURITY EXPO 2012 to Open in South Korea on March 14
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --Asia's first expo dedicated to integrated security covering security equipment, homeland security, anti-terrorism, intelligent transportation and information ...
Homeland Security searches hangar at Boulder Municipal Airport
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security searched a hangar at Boulder Municipal Airport this afternoon, although it's not yet clear what the federal agency is investigating.
Homeland security panel meets
Representatives from 15 surrounding counties were on-hand last week, for a meeting of the Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee, held within a conference room at Comfort Inn and Suites in Chillicothe.
Homeland Security Secretary's 2nd Annual Address on the State of America’s Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. | [...] Established nearly nine years ago, the Department of Homeland Security is still a relatively young agency. ...