US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Country: United States
- Type: Government
- Website: www.dhs.gov
- Update: 05-02
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (United States Department of Homeland Security, DHS) is a federal executive branch of the United States, was established in November 2002, mainly responsible for domestic security and prevention of terrorist activities, under the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Protection and Programs Division, the U.S. Secret Service and other agencies. Coast Guard, the National Protection and Programs Division, and the United States Secret Service.