Operational Priorities
HSI’s core mission is to protect the homeland from transnational crime and threats, and its operational priorities serve as the foundation of HSI’s investigative and operational focus. 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 & materials that support terrorist activities in the U.S. & abroad
Preventing Crimes of Exploitation
Protecting the public from crimes of victimization
Securing the Border
Maintaining the integrity of U.S. borders by combating transnational criminal organizations
Ensuring Public Safety
Combating narcotics smuggling & violent gangs that threaten our communities
Upholding Fairness in Global Trade
Investigating intellectual property crime, trade fraud & export violations
Investigating Cybercrime
Combating cybercrime & criminal exploitation of the internet
Combating Financial Crime
Disrupting criminal operations by identifying & seizing illicit proceeds of crime