US unveils new strategy to combat terrorism, targeted violence

WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (KUNA) -- US Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan announced on Friday the new DHS Strategic Framework for Combating Terrorism and Targeted Violence.
"Today, the United States faces an evolving threat environment, and a threat of terrorism and targeted violence within our borders that is more diverse than at any time since the 9/11 attacks," McAleenan said at an event cohosted by the Brookings Institution and the Heritage Foundation.
The Acting Secretary explained that the new strategic framework would make it clear that the Department is committed to addressing the threat posed by terrorism and targeted violence at home, just as it is committed to continuing to aggressively pursue the foreign terrorist organizations it has denied entry to the United States for nearly seventeen years.
The Strategic Framework outlines the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) vision around the following goals: Understand the evolving terrorism and targeted violence threat environment, and support partners in the homeland security enterprise through this specialized knowledge, Prevent terrorists and other hostile actors from entering the United States, and deny them the opportunity to exploit the Nation's trade, immigration, and domestic and international travel systems, Prevent terrorism and targeted violence, And enhance US infrastructure protections and community preparedness. (end) rsr.gb