Homeland Security Investigations

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Homeland Security Investigations Type: Executive Department Parent organization: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Top organization: Department of Homeland Security Employees: 10300 Executive: Executive Associate Director Budget: $3.3 billion (Fiscal Year 2023) Address: 500 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 Website: https://www.dhs.gov/hsi Creation Legislation: Homeland Security Act of 2002 Wikipedia: Homeland Security Investigations

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Mission Homeland Security Investigations probes transnational crime, safeguarding U.S. from global threats domestically and abroad.

Services Criminal Investigations; Border Enforcement; Cybercrime Prevention; Child Exploitation Prevention

Regulations

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), responsible for investigating a wide range of transnational criminal activities. It is known for its extensive international presence, focusing on crimes that cross borders, including but not limited to, human trafficking, smuggling, narcotics, financial crimes, and cybercrimes.

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Mission

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) aims to protect the United States from transnational crime and threats by conducting investigations that span the globe. HSI's efforts are focused on preventing and disrupting criminal activities before they impact the homeland, working in coordination with both domestic and international law enforcement partners.

Parent organization

HSI is a part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), focusing on investigative activities that support border security and immigration enforcement.

Legislation

HSI was created under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Partners

• Various international law enforcement agencies
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - wikipedia:U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - wikipedia:Federal Bureau of Investigation

Number of employees

HSI has approximately 10,300 employees.

Organization structure

• Domestic Operations oversees all investigative activities within the U.S., managing field offices and ensuring coordination with local law enforcement.
• International Operations manages HSI's global presence, with special agents in U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, facilitating international investigations.
• Cyber and Operational Technology focuses on cybercrime investigations and the application of technology in operations.
• Office of Intelligence provides national-level criminal analysis to support HSI investigations.

List of programs

• Human Trafficking and Smuggling
• Cybercrime Prevention
• Child Exploitation Investigations
• Narcotics Smuggling
• Financial Crimes

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for HSI was $3.3 billion for Fiscal Year 2023.

Leader

Executive Associate Director

Services provided

HSI provides a broad spectrum of services, including investigating transnational crimes like human trafficking, smuggling, narcotics, financial crimes, and cybercrimes. They also work on preventing these crimes by seizing illicit goods, rescuing victims, and dismantling criminal networks. HSI's work extends to border security, immigration enforcement, and intelligence gathering to protect national security.

Regulations overseen

HSI does not directly oversee regulations but enforces laws related to immigration, customs, and numerous federal criminal statutes.

Headquarters address

500 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

History

Homeland Security Investigations was established following the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which merged several federal agencies into the Department of Homeland Security. Originally part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, HSI has grown to become the second-largest investigative agency in the U.S., focusing on transnational crime with a significant international presence.

External links

• https://www.dhs.gov/hsi
• wikipedia:Homeland Security Investigations
• https://www.ice.gov/hsi