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UASI

Also known as: Urban Area Security Initiative

Summary

Urban Area Security Initiative — a DHS grant program subsidizing the procurement of Israeli surveillance technology.

Definition

The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is a Department of Homeland Security grant program that provides funding to urban areas for security equipment and preparedness. In this investigation, UASI grants subsidize the procurement of Israeli surveillance technology through Carahsoft, routing federal funds to foreign vendors.

Background & History

The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is a Department of Homeland Security grant program that provides funding to urban areas for security equipment and preparedness. In this investigation, UASI grants subsidize the procurement of Israeli surveillance technology through Carahsoft, routing federal funds to foreign vendors.

Operational Role in the Network

Within the control network, UASI represents a government mechanism or institutional access point used for enforcement. The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is a Department of Homeland Security grant program that provides funding to urban areas for security equipment and preparedness. In this investigation, UASI grants subsidize the procurement of Israeli surveillance technology through Carahsoft, routing federal funds to foreign vendors.

Aliases & Alternative Names

Urban Area Security Initiative

Primary Sources

  1. https://www.dhs.gov/

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