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Diplomatic Security Service
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Official Diplomatic Security Service Twitter account. DSS is the law enforcement and security arm of the @StateDept. (RT, follows ≠ endorsements)
- A DSS Mobile Security Deployments team is on the ground in Venezuela — delivering site and personnel security, communications and mobility support, and enhanced situational awareness to U.S. urban search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Los Angeles, and Miami as part of the
- The DSS Overseas Criminal Investigations Unit at U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa coordinated the extradition of two alleged child sex abusers from Honduras to the U.S. — working alongside @TheJusticeDept's OIA, @HSI_HQ , @USMarshalsHQ , and the National Police of Honduras. When
.@TheJusticeDept Office of International Affairs and the Government of Honduras secured the arrest and yesterday’s extraditions from Honduras of two alleged child sex abusers including a Honduran national wanted in Comanche County, Oklahoma for child sex offenses and a Nicaraguan - DSS is leading a Joint Coordination Center in Mexico to coordinate @FIFAWorldCup security across #FIFAWorldCup, U.S. government partners, and Mexican authorities. @GobiernoMX @USEmbassyMEX
This week, DSS welcomed U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson, Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco, and Government of Mexico personnel for a tour of the Center.Through international coordination, protective operations, specialized training, and advanced threat response — DSS is delivering world-class security for a world-class event. - EXTRADITED. DSS and @HSI_HQ special agents escorted Armando Morales Obando from Costa Rica to the U.S. to face charges for counterfeit U.S. passport fraud & uttering counterfeit currency. The DSS Miami Field Office led the investigation. Justice has no borders. DOJ Press
- After 15 years on the run, U.S. fugitive Ardian Wongsomadi, wanted in Oregon for sex abuse & parole violations, has been deported from Indonesia. No extradition treaty. No MLAT. Just relentless work and strong partnerships. Justice doesn't stop at borders. @WashCo_DA
- A global manhunt. A fugitive on the run. A coordinated capture. How DSS helped find Kaitlin Armstrong — on DSS After Action. Listen now!
- DSS Special Agents assigned to @USUNNewYork were proud to host @USAmbUN Ambassador Mike Waltz and @AmbUNReform Ambassador Jeff Bartos-bringing together American veterans and current reservists serving with UNDSS, who protect some of the world's most highly targeted diplomaticI visited with American veterans (and current reservists!) now serving as part of the United Nations Diplomatic Security Services, who protect some of the most highly targeted diplomatic facilities around the world -- and did the most American thing we could do: We went to the
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During #NationalPoliceWeek 2026, 🇺🇸 and 🇰🇷 law enforcement officers participated in a commemorative hike to honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty, reaffirm ties built on trust & shared values, and strengthen efforts to keep our citizens safe and our nations secure.
- A fugitive on the run. An international manhunt. A successful capture. Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent Jose Araya takes you inside the coordinated effort to locate and return Kaitlin Armstrong to face justice in the U.S. 🎧 A brand new episode of After Action drops next
00:00 - During National Police Week, DSS honors the law enforcement professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting U.S. diplomats and securing our embassies and consulates worldwide. Their watch has ended, but our gratitude never will.
- New Year’s Eve. Baghdad. The embassy under attack. DSS Special Agent David Root takes you inside the command center as it unfolded in real time. youtube.com/watch?v=N8Fnbo…
- DSS Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) division: Protecting U.S. diplomats abroad and Americans at home. Watch how the Joint Hazard Assessment Team trains to keep major events like the FIFA World Cup and America 250 safe. @FBIBaltimore @FBIPhiladelphia @AnnapolisPD
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