Mission Statement
To gather, analyze and disseminate criminal intelligence, information and enforcement of laws governing drugs, human trafficking, white collar crimes and related criminal activities.Purpose and primary focus is to protect the Territory of American Samoa from terrorism and other homeland security threats.
One of the Department’s top priorities is to resolutely protect our territory from terrorism and other homeland security threats by preventing nation-states and their proxies, transnational criminal organizations, and groups or individuals from engaging in terrorist or criminal acts that threaten the Homeland. In recent years, drug/human trafficking, white collar crime and criminals have increasingly adopted new techniques and advanced tactics in an effort to circumvent homeland security and threaten the safety, security, and prosperity of the Samoan public and our allies. The rapidly evolving threat environment demands a proactive response by ASDHS and its environment demands a proactive response by ASDHS and its partners to identify, detect, and prevent attacks against the American Samoa.
To coordinate and investigate crimes involving illicit drugs, human trafficking, white collar crime, terrorism and corruption in government operations. To gather intelligence and information regarding drug trafficking and elements of organized crime and other illegal activities in the Territory and share the same with other law enforcement agencies in the territory.
Mission Statement
To promote public safety by operating in a public-private partnership that collects, evaluates, analyzes, and disseminates information and intelligence in a timely manner while protecting the rights of the public.
Vision Statement
A leader and partner in the prevention of threats to health, safety, and security through the analysis and sharing of information and actionable intelligence.
One of the Department’s top priorities is to resolutely protect our territory from terrorism and other homeland security threats by preventing nation-states and their proxies, transnational criminal organizations, and groups or individuals from engaging in terrorist or criminal acts that threaten the Homeland. In recent years, drug/human trafficking, white collar crime and criminals have increasingly adopted new techniques and advanced tactics in an effort to circumvent homeland security and threaten the safety, security, and prosperity of the Samoan public and our allies. The rapidly evolving threat environment demands a proactive response by ASDHS and its partners to identify, detect, and prevent attacks against the American Samoa.
To coordinate and investigate crimes involving illicit drugs, human trafficking, white collar crime, terrorism and corruption in government operations. To gather intelligence and information regarding drug trafficking and elements of organized crime and other illegal activities in the Territory and share the same with other law enforcement agencies in the territory.
Background Checks
The following documents are required and non-negotiable:
- Driver’s license (must be in good condition with all information legible and the photo must be clear.
- Social Security Card (cannot be laminated).
- DHS COI form signed by the applicant (filled out completely and all must be entries legible).
Signatures match on all three documents: Social Security Card, Driver’s License, and COI form.
Any documents presented that are not clear and legible will cause denial and delay to any request and will be sent back to the originator.