Definition

Noun: - The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS): The principal security and law enforcement agency of the United States Department of State. Its primary mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. This includes protecting U.S. diplomatic personnel, facilities, and information both domestically and at U.S. diplomatic missions overseas.

Usage

• The term "Bureau of Diplomatic Security" is a proper noun and refers specifically to this official U.S. government organization. It is often used in formal, governmental, and news contexts.
• It is commonly abbreviated as DS.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Diplomatic Security Service (DSS)": This is the operational, law enforcement arm of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. While "Bureau of Diplomatic Security" is the name of the overall bureau, "Diplomatic Security Service" often refers specifically to its special agents and their field operations.
  • The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is the federal law enforcement branch of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Variants and Related Words

• Diplomatic Security (DS): A common shortened form used to refer to the bureau or its functions.
  • He works in Diplomatic Security.
• Diplomatic Security Service (DSS): As noted above, the service within the bureau.
• Security: (Noun) The general state of being safe or the measures taken to achieve safety. This is the core concept the bureau is named for.
• Diplomat: (Noun) An official representing a country abroad, who is protected by the bureau.

Synonyms

• Diplomatic Security (DS): The direct abbreviation.
• State Department Security: A descriptive synonym, though not the official name.

Related Phrases

• Diplomatic security detail: A team of DS agents assigned to protect a specific person or facility.
  • The ambassador traveled with his diplomatic security detail.
• Diplomatic security agent: A special agent employed by the Diplomatic Security Service.
  • The diplomatic security agent conducted the threat assessment.

Noun

1. the bureau in the State Department that is responsible for the security of diplomats and embassies overseas