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 :#::b.Intentional negligence is the conscious and intentional omission of the proper degree of care under the circumstances (e.g. excessive speed in a vehicle, failure to wear safety restraints and flotation devices, etc.)
 * Requests to fly the flag at half-staff are addressed to the Secretary and submitted through the Component Executive Secretariat process.
 * a.Requests, at a minimum include a clear and concise summary deduced from the incident report. The summary should include the circumstances of death and findings (line of duty, law enforcement action, no misconduct or intentional negligence, heroic action, etc.). Requests answer what occurred, when it occurred, how occurred, who was involved, and to what extent, and finally the requested date for the half-staff display.
 * b.Requests are signed by the Component head or designee and include sufficient detail for the Secretary to make an informed determination.
 * The lowering of the flag to half-staff is only to be done in DHS controlled buildings or facilities.
 * For DHS offices and facilities managed by the General Services Administration, the request to half-staff is subject to the approval of the appropriate General Services Administration Regional Administrator.


 * K.Presentation of the US Flag


 * Component Heads and Designees may acquire and present a US flag during ceremonies to commemorate distinguished service to DHS.


 * L.The Office of Public Affairs should be consulted for flag design input as that office is responsible for the management of the DHS branding.

Any questions or concerns regarding this directive should be addressed to the Chief Protocol Officer.

Directive # 123-04 Revision # 00