DHS Issues Private Sector Resources Catalog
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a Private Sector Resources Catalog. DHS states that the catalog facilitates private sector access to the DHS resources needed to participate in the homeland security enterprise and help keep the U.S. secure. This catalog, the first to be targeted specifically towards private sector partners, collects the training, publications, guidance, alerts, newsletters, programs, and services available to the private sector across the Department. DHS adds that the catalog will be updated regularly.
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All of the government agencies under DHS are listed in the catalog, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For example, under "CBP Publications and Guidance," the catalog describes and lists resources and contact information for (1) the AIRBUST program, (2) IPR Directives, (3) Entry level test study for CBP job applicants, (4) IPR seizure statistics, and (5) Border Patrol checkpoints brochure.
Under "CBP Technical Assistance,", the catalog describes and lists resources and contact information for (1) 1-800 Be Alert, (2) ACE National Help Desk, (3) Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS), (4) CBP Client Representatives, (5) CBP INFO Center Self-Service Q&A, (6) Entry Process into the U.S., and (7) Importing into the U.S.
DHS states that the private sector is a critical partner in U.S. homeland security efforts, and DHS' Private Sector Office is committed to strengthening its relationship with academia, non-profits, NGOs, and businesses, and invites individuals to contact its office at any time with requests, comments, questions, issues or concerns at private.sector@dhs.gov, (202) 282-8484.