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Homeland Security

¹ British

noun

the United States Department of Homeland Security, the body responsible for dealing with terrorist threats on American soil

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homeland security ² British

noun

precautions taken by the government of a specified country against terrorist attacks

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The Homeland Security statement said the ICE officer contacted police following the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

Apply this framework to the Department of Homeland Security’s 16 “critical infrastructure” sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal

This year, Chinese military and research vessels have operated around Alaska’s Arctic waters in unprecedented numbers, the Dept. of Homeland Security reported in November.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cargo thefts account for $15 billion to $35 billion in annual losses, according to estimates from the Department of Homeland Security.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson for the U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles, the Department of Homeland Security and ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

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