Security Procedures At U S Embassies
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Security Procedures At U S Embassies
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on International Operations
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Security Procedures At U S Embassies written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on International Operations and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Diplomatic protection categories.
Countering Terrorism
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language : en
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Release Date : 1986
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Diplomatic Security Key Oversight Issues
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Author : Michael J. Courts
language : en
Publisher: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Release Date : 2017-09-07
Diplomatic Security Key Oversight Issues written by Michael J. Courts and has been published by U.S. Government Accountability Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-07 with Political Science categories.
In response to increasing threats to U.S. personnel and facilities at overseas diplomatic posts since 1998, the Department of State (State) has taken a number of steps to enhance its risk management and security efforts. State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security (Diplomatic Security) leads many of these efforts with assistance from other bureaus and U.S. government agencies. Given the ongoing threats and the amount of resources needed to counter them, GAO has identified 11 key issues regarding Diplomatic Security that warrant significant Congressional oversight to monitor the cost, progress, and impact: Diplomatic Security Funding: Diplomatic Security funding has increased considerably in reaction to a number of security incidents overseas and domestically. In fiscal year 2016, total funding for Diplomatic Security operations--which includes its bureau managed funds as well as other funding such as personnel salaries--was almost $4.8 billion. Diplomatic Security Staffing Challenges: Diplomatic Security's workforce--including 3,488 direct-hire, 1,989 other U.S. government, and 45,870 contract personnel--continues to grow. However, potential challenges exist regarding the distribution of domestic and overseas positions, posting fully qualified individuals in the assignments with the greatest needs, and ongoing efforts to fill language-designated positions. Physical Security of U.S. Diplomatic Facilities: Diplomatic Security and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations collaborate to meet safety standards when constructing new embassies and mitigating risks at existing facilities. However, GAO made recommendations to address gaps in State's security related activities and processes. Physical Security of Diplomatic Residences and Other Soft Targets: State has taken steps to address residential security vulnerabilities and manage risks at schools and other soft targets overseas. However, GAO recommended actions to address weaknesses in State's efforts. Security Training Compliance: While State has robust security training requirements, it lacks consistent monitoring and enforcement processes, particularly for its Foreign Affairs Counter Threat training and for security refresher briefings at posts. Embassy Crisis and Evacuation Preparedness: Gaps in State's implementation and monitoring of crisis and evacuation preparedness could endanger staff assigned to overseas posts and the family members accompanying them. GAO has recommended actions to address these issues. Department of Defense (DOD) Support to U.S. Diplomatic Missions: Following the Benghazi attacks, DOD increased its support to U.S. diplomatic missions by creating dedicated military forces to respond to crises and expanding the Marine Security Guard program at overseas missions. However, State and DOD reported that they have experienced some logistical and other challenges. Dissemination of Threat Information: State has processes for communicating threat information to post personnel and U.S. citizens in-country. However, post personnel--including locally employed staff--have not always received important information in a timely manner. GAO has recommended steps State needs to take to address this concern. Countering Human Intelligence Threats: Foreign intelligence entities from host nations and third parties are motivated to collect information on U.S. operations and intentions. State has established measures to counter the human intelligence threat and works with other U.S. government agencies to identify and assess this threat. Ensuring Information Security: GAO has designated federal information security as a government-wide high-risk area and made recommendations to address these issues. State faces evolving threats and challenges to maintaining obsolete technology, defining clear roles and responsibilities for information security, and overseeing technology contractors. Status of Recommendations Made in Reports following the Benghazi Attack: In response to the Benghazi attack, State formed interagency teams to evaluate the security at 19 dangerous posts, convened an Accountability Review Board (ARB) to investigate the attack, and established panels to conduct further assessments. As of June 2017, State reported having addressed recommendations as follows: 268 of 287 made by the interagency teams, 26 of 29 by the ARB, and 64 of 75 by the panels. Terrorist attacks against U.S. diplomats and personnel overseas have led to increased attention of State's diplomatic security efforts. In this special publication, GAO identifies key issues affecting Diplomatic Security for Congressional oversight. These issues were identified from a body of related GAO work and State and other reports. GAO also interviewed U.S. officials from State and other agencies to obtain their views on key issues, obtain updated information and data, and follow up on actions they have taken on past GAO and other oversight report recommendations. What GAO Recommends: While State has taken steps to close recommendations made in past GAO reports, GAO identified 27 open recommendations from these reports (as of August 2017) that it believes should be given high priority for implementation. Of the 27 priority recommendations, 24 were related to diplomatic security.
Overseas Security
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Author : Jess T. Ford (au)
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2005-09
Overseas Security written by Jess T. Ford (au) and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09 with Political Science categories.
U.S. government officials working overseas are at risk from terrorist threats. Since 1968, 32 embassy officials have been attacked -- 23 fatally -- by terrorists outside the embassy. As the State Dept. continues to improve security at U.S. embassies, terrorist groups are likely to focus on softÓ targets -- such as homes, schools, & places of worship. This report determines: whether the State Dept. has a strategy for soft target protection; assesses State's efforts to protect U.S. officials & their families while traveling to & from work; assesses State's efforts overseas to improve security at schools attended by the children of U.S. officials; & describe issues related to protection at their residences. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.
Visa Security Policy
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Author : Ruth Ellen Wasem
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2011-04
Visa Security Policy written by Ruth Ellen Wasem and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04 with Political Science categories.
The case of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who allegedly attempted to ignite an explosive device on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Dec. 25, 2009. He was traveling on a multi-year, multiple-entry tourist visa. His father came into the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 19, 2009, to express his concerns about his son. Those officials at the Embassy in Abuja sent a cable to the Nat. Counterterrorism Center. State Dept. officials maintain they had insufficient info. to revoke his visa at that time. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Visa Issuances; (3) Basis of Current Visa Policy; (4) Consular Screening Procedures; (5) Visa Revocation; (6) DHS Visa Security Program; (7) Current Issues. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.
Overseas Security State Department Has Not Fully Implemented Key Measures To Protect U S Officials From Terrorist Attacks Outside Of Embassies
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language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Overseas Security State Department Has Not Fully Implemented Key Measures To Protect U S Officials From Terrorist Attacks Outside Of Embassies written by and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Department Of State Publication
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Department Of State Publication written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Diplomatic and consular service categories.
Embassy Security State Department Efforts To Improve Security Overseas
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Author : United States. General Accounting Office
language : en
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Release Date : 1986
Embassy Security State Department Efforts To Improve Security Overseas written by United States. General Accounting Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Embassy buildings categories.
Counter Terrorism Policy And Embassy Security In Eastern Europe
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language : en
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Release Date : 1988
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Securing U S Diplomatic Facilities And Personnel Abroad
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Author : Alex Tiersky
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Securing U S Diplomatic Facilities And Personnel Abroad written by Alex Tiersky and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Embassy buildings categories.
The deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other U.S. personnel in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, along with attacks on U.S. embassies in Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen, have drawn renewed attention to the challenges facing U.S. diplomats abroad, as well as to the difficulty in balancing concerns for their security against the outreach required of their mission. Congress plays a key role in shaping the response to these challenges, such as by providing resources for diplomatic security and examining security breaches overseas. The inability to provide perfect security, especially against the evident threat of mob violence, has focused particular scrutiny on the deployment of diplomatic personnel in high-threat environments. The Department of State currently maintains a presence in locations faced with security conditions that previously would likely have led State to evacuate personnel and close the post. Under reciprocal treaty obligations, host nations are obligated to provide security for the diplomatic facilities of sending states. However, instances in which host nations have been unable or not fully committed to fulfilling this responsibility have sometimes left U.S. facilities vulnerable, especially in extraordinary circumstances. U.S. facilities therefore employ a layered approach to security, including not only the measures taken by a host country, but also additional, U.S.-coordinated measures, to include armed Diplomatic Security agents, hardened facilities, U.S.-trained and/or contracted local security guards, and sometimes U.S. Marine Security Guard detachments (whose principal role is securing sensitive information). The rapid growth in the number of U.S. civilians deployed in high-risk environments of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan spurred significant investment in recent years in the Department of State's capacity to provide security in dangerous areas through its Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), while simultaneously placing unprecedented burdens on DS's capability to carry out this mission successfully there and in other challenging locations. With greater focus on these frontline states, funds for other U.S. facilities could be strained.