Our Priorities
HSI’s core mission is to protect the homeland from transnational crime and threats.
HSI applies its unique authorities and capabilities to conduct complex and significant investigations into transnational criminal organizations. These efforts secure our borders, protect national security and ensure the safety of our communities and citizens.
Protecting National Security

Targeting the people, money, and materials that support terrorist activities in the U.S. and abroad.
Ensuring Public Safety

Combating narcotics smuggling and violent gangs that threaten our communities.
Upholding Fairness in Global Trade

Investigating intellectual property crime, trade fraud, and export violations.
Combating Financial Crime

Disrupting criminal operations by identifying and seizing illicit proceeds of crime.

