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“Effective January 22, 2026, DHS is no longer accepting hard copy (mail) or emailed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act requests for DHS records. To ensure timely processing, you must submit your records request through https://www.foia.gov/ or one of the DHS FOIA portals.” More information can be found in the “How to Make FOIA Requests.” *Due to the current federal funding hiatus, there will be a delay in FOIA processing within most FOIA offices within the Department. ********************************************************* Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) statutes and online resources FOIA Policy & Compliance | Homeland Security (dhs.gov) Submit a request to DHS Privacy Office by creating a SecureRelease account. ******************************************************************* After submitting this request, you will receive an email asking you to create a SecureRelease account. SecureRelease is a service used by many government offices to respond to public access requests. Create a SecureRelease account to easily track your request, ask questions, and download released records. ******************************************************************* The Privacy Office Processes FOIA Requests for: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) The Federal protective Service (FPS) The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) The Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) The Office of the Executive Secretary (ESEC) The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) The Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer (OCRSO) The Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) The Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) The Office of
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