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While focused on improving security at U.S. missions abroad, several highly publicized incidents at the State Department firmly emphasized the need to strengthen domestic security as well. In addition to taking additional security measures at the State Department, the Assistant Secretary for DS convened a panel of security experts from the FBI, CIA, [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]], [[U.S. Secret Service]], and DS to review all domestic security policies, programs, and procedures. The panel made recommendations concerning access control, physical and technical security, security awareness for employees, restriction of traffic around the building, creation of a chemical/biological program, and additional resources for security. The majority of these recommendations were implemented. The Department continues its efforts to enhance its domestic security program.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}} | While focused on improving security at U.S. missions abroad, several highly publicized incidents at the State Department firmly emphasized the need to strengthen domestic security as well. In addition to taking additional security measures at the State Department, the Assistant Secretary for DS convened a panel of security experts from the FBI, CIA, [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]], [[U.S. Secret Service]], and DS to review all domestic security policies, programs, and procedures. The panel made recommendations concerning access control, physical and technical security, security awareness for employees, restriction of traffic around the building, creation of a chemical/biological program, and additional resources for security. The majority of these recommendations were implemented. The Department continues its efforts to enhance its domestic security program.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}} | ||
Since the | Since the September 11 attacks in 2001, DS has played an active role in the global "war on terrorism". With more than 480 special agents assigned to diplomatic missions in 157 countries, DS is the most widely represented American security and law enforcement organization around the world. | ||
The Antiterrorism Assistance Program, provides terrorism-focused police training to civilian security personnel from friendly governments. More than 31,000 students from 127 countries have received ATA training in the last 20 years. These students return to their countries better prepared to fight terrorism and protect Americans overseas during a crisis.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}} In 2017, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-17-704 reported] on weaknesses in Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) program data and oversight of participants, including those trained in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|last=U. S. Government Accountability Office|title=Antiterrorism Assistance: State Department Should Improve Data Collection and Participant Oversight|url=https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-17-704|access-date=2022-02-03|website=www.gao.gov|language=en}}</ref> | The Antiterrorism Assistance Program, provides terrorism-focused police training to civilian security personnel from friendly governments. More than 31,000 students from 127 countries have received ATA training in the last 20 years. These students return to their countries better prepared to fight terrorism and protect Americans overseas during a crisis.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}} In 2017, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-17-704 reported] on weaknesses in Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) program data and oversight of participants, including those trained in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|last=U. S. Government Accountability Office|title=Antiterrorism Assistance: State Department Should Improve Data Collection and Participant Oversight|url=https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-17-704|access-date=2022-02-03|website=www.gao.gov|language=en}}</ref> | ||