Diplomatic Security Service
@StateDeptDSS
Official Diplomatic Security Service Twitter account. DSS is the law enforcement and security arm of the @StateDept. (RT, follows ≠ endorsements)
The Diplomatic Security Service operates globally, securing America's interests and stopping threats before they reach our borders. #DSS #AmericaFirst
In close coordination with Ghanaian authorities, the Diplomatic Security Service recently facilitated the return of illegal immigrants from Ghana on a @DHSgov deportation charter flight. Operating in over 170 countries, DSS is uniquely positioned to support these flights, helping…
After 34 years, justice catches up. Our new After Action podcast episode, out now, tells the gripping true story of a capital murder suspect who lived under a false identity for decades. youtu.be/nUB5zgGCmQk Discover how the Diplomatic Security Service relentlessly pursued the…
By training together, we're prepared for anything, anywhere. DSS recently took part in a joint training exercise led by @statedept and @USMC on safely moving embassy personnel to safety during a security crisis—and it's not our first rodeo with our @mrfdarwin Working as one team…
The comeback is real. DSS Mobile Security Deployments (MSD), special agents from @USEmbassyJordan, and @DeptofDefense (DoD) personnel continue to play a pivotal role in diplomatic efforts in Syria. Our recent security support during @USAMBTurkiye Tom Barrack's visits ensured a…
15 years ago, al-Shabaab terrorists killed 76 innocent civilians, including a U.S. citizen, in two at-tacks in Kampala, Uganda. We have not forgotten the victims; help us achieve justice. If you have information on those responsible for the attack, contact us.
We recently wrapped up an extensive training program at our Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) for governor's security details from across the U.S. We teamed up with the National Governors Security Association to make it happen. These hands-on sessions are key for…
DSS special agents work with our partners all over the world to protect America – from both sides of the border. In close coordination with Nigerian law enforcement, our team assigned to @USinNigeria facilitated a @DHSgov charter flight returning dozens of Nigerians with…
Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Diplomatic Security Service! We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. #DSS 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
We're strengthening our law enforcement partnerships in Costa Rica! @StateDeptDSS special agents at @USEmbassySJO recently teamed up with local law enforcement for some crucial training. We equipped officers with skills to identify fraudulent U.S. travel documents and combat…
Happy 40th Birthday, OSAC! Established in 1985 this @StateDept @StateDeptDSS public-private partnership has grown to 7,000 U.S. organizations with 32,000 members, all working together to keep American interests safe around the world. OSAC members drop corporate boundaries to…
Diplomatic Security Service special agents at @USEmbassyGhana worked with Ghanaian authorities to assist the @FBI in the extradition of Joseph Badu Boateng aka Dada Joe Remix. Boateng was indicted on charges of running a fraud ring that used romance and inheritance schemes to…
You're only as good as your training. That's why Marine Security Guards and DSS special agents at U.S. embassies and consulates train day and night to ensure they are prepared to address potential threats and protect American interests abroad. Just another way @StateDeptDSS and…
.@LosAngelesATF arrested & @USAO_LosAngeles charged Andrea Guadalupe Velez & Luis Dalhet Hipolito on multiple federal charges including assault on a federal ofcr for shoving & punching @EROlosangeles. @fbilosangeles @StateDeptDSS @hsilosangeles
Protecting American personnel abroad is the highest priority for the U.S. Department of State, especially in times of crisis. Recently, Diplomatic Security Service special agents and U.S. Military partners, secured the safe and timely departure of our personnel from our mission…
Safety starts with securing our borders. At the U.S. Department of State, our Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) plays a critical role in this mission, coordinating with other law enforcement agencies to safeguard our nation's security both at home and abroad. @StateDept…
Another drug producer off the streets. A joint operation involving the @StateDeptDSS Miami Field Office, @MiamiBeachPD, @EROMiami, and @CBPFlorida led to the arrest of an individual producing MDMA in a South Beach, Florida lab. Significant quantities of MDMA, Ketamine, Cocaine,…
19 human traffickers arrested. In a joint operation in Costa Rica, @StateDept's @StateDeptDSS supported @DHSGov and Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería Costa Rica, effectively dismantling a significant migrant trafficking network that trafficked individuals from various…
FBI Houston cannot combat Tren de Aragua alone. We are working closely with @statedeptdss, @houstonpolice, @HCSOSheriff, @DEAHoustonDiv, @TxDPSSoutheast, @PoliciaColombia, @FiscaliaCol, @ATFHou, @HSIHouston, @USMarshalsHQ, @USAO_SDTX, and Joint Task Force Vulcan prosecutors.