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Find DHS Open Data

As you would expect, DHS uses robust data sources to meet the mission needs of the Department, but not all DHS data is in a form usable by the public.  Data sets suitable for exposing to the public are identified in the DHS Public Data Catalog.

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Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse within DHS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) serves as an independent body to deter, identify and address fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and waste in DHS programs and operations.  Findings and recommendations issued by the OIG add value to the Department and assist the Department in fulfilling its mission and goals.

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Learn About Law Enforcement Training Opportunities

FLETC provides a wide array of basic and advanced training programs to 90 federal agencies, state, local, tribal and international law enforcement agencies.

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Check the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)

National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) alerts communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, public sector organizations, airports and other transportation hubs.

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Become a Citizen

The USCIS Citizenship Resource Center helps you learn how to become a United States (U.S.) citizen by birth and through naturalization.

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File a Civil Rights Complaint

The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) reviews and investigates civil rights and civil liberties complaints filed by the public regarding U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and activities.

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Find Citizenship Resources

At DHS, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) component is at work to help immigrants successfully integrate into American civic culture.

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Find Flood Maps and Insurance

Flooding is America's number one natural disaster, and all it takes is a few inches of water to cause major damage to your home and its contents.

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Move to the United States

Foreign citizens wishing to immigrate and live permanently in the U.S. must comply with U.S. visa immigration laws, and specific procedures to apply for visas.

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Prepare My Family for a Disaster

Prepare My Family for a Disaster: How you will get to a safe place, contact each other, get back together, and what you will do in different situations.