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Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today concluded her visit to Germany, touring the Munich Police Headquarters Operations Center. Secretary Napolitano also paid her respects to the victims of the Holocaust at Dachau Concentration Camp.

MUNICH - Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Munich, Germany to join U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and her international counterparts at the G6+1 Conference of Home Affairs Ministers to discuss efforts to combat terrorism and international piracy, and ensure a more safe, secure and resilient global supply chain.

U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Response Policy Rear Admiral Cari Thomas addresses the Coast Guard’s roles and authorities to protect U.S. waters and shorelines from the potential impacts of marine debris created during the 2011 Japan Tsunami.

Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Administrator Chief Ernest Mitchell, Jr. addresses the priorities of the USFA.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Kumar Kibble addresses ICE’s investigative efforts and strategies to combat illegal trade practices and commercial fraud activities.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Deputy Commissioner Thomas Winkowski reviews CBP’s efforts to address issues concerning corruption and misconduct in which CBP employees are involved.

Transportation Security Administration Office of Professional Responsibility Assistant Administrator James Duncan addresses the importance of ethical standards and professional standards of conduct in workforce issues related to the Transportation Security Administration.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility Assistant Director Timothy Moynihan addresses the ways in which ICE upholds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s standards for integrity and professionalism.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner David Aguilar addresses CBP’s trade mission and the actions CBP is taking to develop a fully modern trade agency focused not only on protecting but also on promoting national and economic security well into the 21st Century.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 131st Commencement ceremony, congratulating the 2012 graduating class and highlighting the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Remarks by Secretary Janet Napolitano at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement in New London, Connecticut on May 16, 2012.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement Assistant Administrator John Sammon addresses TSA’s successes and challenges in developing and implementing a comprehensive risk-based approach to secure the Nation’s transportation systems, including the management of airport access controls.

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Admiral John Currier addresses the USCG’s efforts to recapitalize the Coast Guard’s aging legacy fleet of cutters, small boats, and aircraft.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to Germany, Israel and Jordan on May 18-23.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Canada's Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney today announced joint consultations with stakeholders on cross-border business - increasing efforts to facilitate business travel between the United States and Canada.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar, U.S. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd, and other law enforcement leaders at the 24th Annual Candlelight Vigil, honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the Southern University at New Orleans Commencement ceremony, congratulating the 2012 graduating class and underscoring the remarkable strength and resilience of the Southern University at New Orleans and the entire New Orleans community.

Remarks by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano at the Southern University at New Orleans on May 12, 2012.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an expanded list of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) designated-degree programs that qualify eligible graduates on student visas for an optional practical training (OPT) extension.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Finance and Administration Assistant Administrator David Nicholson addresses TSA’s security equipment and technology.