Six-Point Agenda for Department of Homeland Security

“DHS must base its work on priorities driven by risk. Our goal is to maximize our security, but not security at any price. Our security regime must promote Americans’ freedom, prosperity, mobility, and individual privacy.”
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff
July 13, 2005

The United States threat level is still -- Elevated to Code Orange--or High-- for the mass transit portion of the transportation sector. This only includes regional and inter-city passenger rail, subways and metropolitan bus system..... More at: 'Homeland Security Advisory System'

On Wednesday, July 13, 2005, Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a six-point agenda for the Department of Homeland Security designed to ensure that the Department’s policies, operations, and structures are aligned in the best way to address the potential threats – both present and future – that face our nation. Read more at: ‘DHS'