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DHS Secretary Visits Coast Guard in San Diego

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen visited the U.S. Coast Guard base Monday on her first visit to San Diego as the head of DHS. Not only did she speak to members of the Coast Guard, but she also went out on the water with them to see how they track down and stop illegal activity.

Nielsen got a first-hand look at the Coast Guard’s maritime security response team – one of just two specialized units in the United States. Known as MSRT, they respond to cases involving drug smuggling and illegal immigration.

Following her aerial tour, Nielsen addressed hundreds of coast guard members saying her first priority as Homeland Security Secretary is border security.

“True border security involves a wall system, which of course includes the physical infrastructure, but also mission-ready agents, patrol roads, sensor technology and support resources,” Nielsen said.

Read more at CBS8

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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