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Ocsi, a 2-year-old, male German Shepherd, trained by the Canine Training and Operations Center, checks parked vehicles for explosives at Embassy Kabul, October 2020. State Department photo

Diplomatic Security’s Best Friend

A Danish Demining Group deminer carefully extracts a landmine from the side of the mountain in Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of the Danish Demining Group

Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement

Police with the Lagos Special Program for Embassy Augmentation Response (SPEAR) team pose alongside U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) counterparts, including Consulate Lagos Regional Security Officer Special Agent James Suor (middle, khaki pants), November 2020. SPEAR teams are quick-response forces trained and funded by the DSS Office of Antiterrorism Assistance. State Department photo

Nigeria SPEAR Team protects U.S. diplomats during unrest in Lagos

Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) special agents on the Mobile Security Deployments Team speak with Acting Assistant Secretary Todd Brown (right center) and Acting Director of DSS Carlos Matus (left center) at Department of State headquarters prior to the beginning of the Inauguration ceremony, Jan. 20. State Department photo

Secure Transition

The Regional Security Office personnel at Embassy Sarajevo conduct an exercise for weapons of mass destruction (WMD) decontamination to introduce host nation police officers to basic chemical and biological agents, Nov. 17, 2020. Host nation police officers (standing, left) look on and learn as local guard force WMD first responders conduct the exercise. State Department photo

RSO Sarajevo conducts innovative security training

Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues

Department supports dog training program in Kinshasa

Secure from Afar

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach and Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti bump elbows after signing Kosovo’s memoranda of understanding on 5G security, Oct. 28. State Department photo

MOUs secure 5G networks in European countries

The Diplomatic Security Service’s Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle Division manages various defense equipment, including helmets, ear protection, vests, and more. Photo courtesy of DSS

DSS manages lifesaving equipment that protects diplomats

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