| | Bureau of Diplomatic Security
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), led by Ambassador Francis X. Taylor, is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.
Every diplomatic mission in the world operates under a security program designed and maintained by Diplomatic Security. In the United States, DS investigates passport and visa fraud, conducts personnel security investigations, and protects the Secretary of State and high-ranking foreign dignitaries and officials visiting the United States.
Diplomatic Security trains foreign civilian law enforcement officers in disciplines designed to reduce the threat and repercussions of terrorism throughout the world.
Through the Office of Foreign Missions, the bureau manages reciprocity and immunity issues for foreign diplomats in the United States.
 DS's role evolves to meet new challenges. In concert with local security forces, DS special agents are protecting the President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, as well as training an Afghan force to take over the full responsibility.
The bureau is currently completing security measures for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and training assigned staff to live and work safely in Iraq.
| | | Highlights | SECRETARY OF STATE AUTHORIZES $5 MILLION REWARD. Read the press release.
REMARKS BY THE DEPUTY SECRETARY
Managing Risks and Threats in Challenging Environments; Deputy Secretary of State Armitage addresses the 19th Annual Briefing of the Overseas Security Advisory Council.
REMARKS BY THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Diplomacy: The Key to Success in the Global War on Terrorism. Ambassador Taylor delivers remarks to the Pacific Council of International Policy's Annual Conference.
 IN MEMORIAM
Special Agent Ed Seitz tragically killed in Baghdad; Ambassador Taylor and Director Morton express condolence. Secretary Powell issues statement on the death of Ed Seitz. Read the excerpt from the State Department Daily Briefing concerning the death of Special Agent Seitz.
NEWS
DS special agent receives Investigator of the Year award.
Rewards for Justice Program pays $1 million for information on Abu Sayyaf leaders.
DS IN ACTION
Estonian man sentenced in visa fraud and sexual trafficking scheme.
Oklahoma fugitive returned to the United States.
Georgia kidnapping suspect returned to the United States.
California man indicted in passport and citizenship fraud scheme.
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