Security and emergency management programs effectively protect personnel, offices, and investigative and administrative information enable the United States Attorneys’ offices (USAOs) to accomplish their mission and goals. The active participation of senior management is critical to the success of these programs. Security and emergency management within USAOs comprises three distinct components: the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), the District Office Security Manager (DOSM), and the Security Working Group of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee.

1. A. EOUSA provides the following support for USAO security programs:
   1. • Policy and procedural assistance for the implementation of all security programs in accordance with applicable statutes and Executive and Departmental Orders to ensure the unique needs of each office are met.
   2. • General and specialized security training for all personnel responsible for security-related duties.
   3. • Budgetary and facilities management support to facilitate the design, procurement, and installation of all security-related equipments, services, and systems.
   4. • A structured methodology for analyzing the overall security and emergency management practices of each USAO and determining office-unique requirements.
   5. • Oversight to identify weaknesses, provide assistance and advice, ensure compliance with all national and Departmental security policies and regulations, and formulate constructive recommendations to improve the overall quality of security programs and support.
2. B. Each United States Attorney appoints a DOSM, preferably a Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney, to manage all district security programs. As the principal security official for the office, the DOSM advises the United States Attorney on all security matters, and is assisted by other assigned individuals as required.

[updated February 2018]