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State Dept Photo/May 29, 2009/New York, N.Y.
Date: 05/29/2009 Location: New York, N.Y. Description: A diplomatic security special agent (rear center) follows closely behind as New York Governor David A. Paterson (left) and Britain
A diplomatic security special agent (rear center) follows closely behind as New York Governor David A. Paterson (left) and Britain's Prince Harry (right) visit the World Trade Center construction site in lower Manhattan, May 29, 2009. (U.S. Department of State Photo)

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is the security and law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State. DS is a world leader in international investigations, threat analysis, cyber security, counterterrorism, security technology, and protection of people, property, and information.

Led by Eric J. Boswell, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.

Every diplomatic mission in the world operates under a security program designed and maintained by Diplomatic Security. In the United States, Diplomatic Security personnel protect the Secretary of State and high-ranking foreign dignitaries and officials visiting the United States, investigates passport and visa fraud, and conducts personnel security investigations.

Operating from a global platform in 25 U.S. cities and 159 foreign countries, DS ensures that America can conduct diplomacy safely and securely. DS plays a vital role in protecting U.S. embassies and personnel overseas, securing critical information systems, investigating passport and visa fraud, and fighting the war on terror.


Diplomatic Security 2008 Annual Report Now Available

Date: 04/08/2009 Description: Cover of the 2008 Diplomatic Security Year In Review State Dept Photo

Learn more about the Bureau of Diplomatic Security in the 2008 DS Year In Review, now available online.


 

Saudi Charged With Visa Fraud Case

HandcuffsDS special agents assist in a visa fraud investigation involving alleged human trafficking.
DS Accepting Applications for Security Technical Specialists
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is now accepting applications for the position of Security Technical Specialist.
New Violence Against Americans Report Available
Date: 06/17/2009 Description: Image of the cover of Diplomatic Security has released the 2008 edition of Political Violence Against Americans, produced by the Bureau’s Directorate of Threat Investigations and Analysis.
3 Colombians Busted in Alien Smuggling, Visa Fraud Scheme
DS investigators assist in shutting down a Colombian fraud ring that helped smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States.
DS Locates and Returns Fugitive From Brazil
DS special agents help locate and return alleged child sex offender Jared Ravin Yaffee from Brazil.
Latest DS Annual Report Now OnlineDate: 04/08/2009 Description: Cover of the 2008 Diplomatic Security Year In Review State Dept Photo
Read about DS's accomplishments in 2008 and learn more about what the Bureau of Diplomatic Security does in 2008 Diplomatic Security Year In Review.

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