Homeland Security Investigations
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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.
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.