| | Bureau of Diplomatic Security
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security, led by Richard J. Griffin, 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, Diplomatic Security 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.
The bureau also manages the Rewards for Justice program, and co-chairs the Overseas Security Advisory Council, a joint venture between the Department and the U.S. private sector to exchange timely information on overseas security issues with U.S. businesses.
Diplomatic Security's role evolves to meet new challenges. In concert with local security forces, 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.
To learn more about Diplomatic Security's activities, please view A Global Force: 2004 Year in Review, the bureau's latest annual report.
| | | Highlights | NEWS
"Overseas Security Advisory Council Turns 20." Read The Washington Post article.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks about overseas security for U.S. organizations.
Government of Honduras awards two Diplomatic Security special agents.
Two DS special agents awarded for bravery by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association.
 DS Cyber Threat Analysis Division awarded prestigious Rowlett Trophy.
Four Diplomatic Security special agents receive Federal Law Enforcement Foundation Award.
Two Diplomatic Security special agents honored.
IN ACTION
Diplomatic Security coordinates return of wanted fugitive to San Marcos, Texas.
Diplomatic Security locates Alabama fugitive.
Diplomatic Security teams up with Government of Puerto Rico to combat identify fraud.
Diplomatic Security busts diplomatic visa ring.
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The Foreign Service security engineering officer announcement is open.
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