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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice share a light moment at the start of the 61st U.N. General Assembly in New York, Sept. 19, 2006. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is coordinating security operations to ensure the safety of more than 120 visiting foreign dignitaries attending the annual international gathering. Working with other federal agencies -- including the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms -- DS is providing around-the-clock protection and security planning at hotels, airports and special events, and a 24/7 communications capability via its Operations Center during the 14-day U.N. session. AP Photo |
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 Mission Critical: 2005 Year in Review, the bureau's latest annual report.
| | | Highlights | 2 Years Probation in Passport Fraud 
A foreign national is sentenced to 2 years of probation for falsely claiming a U.S. birthplace on his passport application.
Helping Protect U.S. Embassies Abroad
 Assistant Secretary Griffin lauds the 57-year partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps and Diplomatic Security to protect U.S. diplomatic posts abroad.
Lebanon Evacuation: Job Well Done!
Under Secretary Henrietta Fore offers her personal thanks to DS agents for their assistance in the recent evacuation of Americans from Lebanon.
Pay-For-Marriage Scheme 
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies arrest 19 people and shut down a marriage and immigration fraud operation in Northern Virginia after a 3-year investigation.
Recruiters On The Road
Check out our Fall recruiting schedule. Diplomatic Security recruiters may soon be appearing at job fair near you!
DS Explosives-Detecting Dogs
A look at Diplomatic Security's very own explosive-sniffing canine units, reprinted from the Sept. issue of State Magazine. |
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