Homeland Security Division Functional Overview

The Homeland Security Division (HSD) is dedicated to meeting the United States Department of Agriculture’s mission and is part of Administrative and Financial Management (AFM).  The mission of the Division is to mitigate risk and safeguard ARS personnel, customers, assets and information. The Division partners with the USDA Office of Homeland Security and the USDA Office of Safety, Security and Protection. 

HSD is part of Administrative and Financial Management (AFM). All internal homeland security policy and guidance is now located on Axon .

 Guiding Principles:

• Protecting Critical Infrastructure
• Homeland Security Presidential Directives
• Patriot Act
• Interagency Security Committee

Resources:

HSPD-12

Emergency Information

Emergency Alert Notification System-Omnilert

State Sponsors of Terrorism

Foreign Visitors/Nationals Visits

Foreign Travel Information for Security Holders