Diplomatic Security’s Boston Field Office

LOCATION

The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s (DS) Boston Field Office is one of eight in the United States.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Thomas P. O’Neill
Federal Building
10 Causeway Street
Suite 1001
Boston, MA 02222
Phone:  (617) 565-8200
Fax:   (617) 565-8222

TERRITORY

The Boston Field Office is responsible for the states of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (Tolland, New London, and Windham Counties).

STAFF

The office has approximately 22 Diplomatic Security special agents and investigators. These special agents and investigators form the backbone of DS' domestic law enforcement mission.

PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATIVE FOCUS

The principle investigative focus of the Boston Field Office is maintaining the integrity of U.S. passports and visas. To accomplish this mission, the office works with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, along with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, to investigate any fraudulent use of a U.S. passport or visa.

Another crucial aspect of the Boston Field Office’s responsibility is conducting personnel security investigations of prospective candidates for employment with the Department of State and other foreign affairs agencies. These background checks occur to comply with U.S. Government and Department of State regulations and procedures.

DIGNITARY PROTECTION

The Boston Field Office is also responsible for providing protective security to certain high-level foreign dignitaries when they are in the United States. In addition, the office provides protective security coordination for foreign missions, consulates general, and consulates located within their respective geographic areas of responsibility. This protection includes providing crime prevention and security related guidance to these facilities and assigned diplomatic personnel as appropriate.