Webit is past time for policymakers to limit hsi’s authority and establish stronger safeguards and accountability to prevent further abuse. Section i of this report details. Webbut in the 18 years since the creation of ice in the aftermath of the sept. 11 terrorist attacks, hsi agents have struggled to establish a distinct identity, lacking the. Webthis report addresses the extent to which dea and ice have taken. Websince its creation by the department of homeland security in the aftermath of the sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, hsi has struggled to distinguish itself from the. Webtrust issues between fbi and hsi agents have likely contributed to the reported cooperation failures and their resulting impacts. Many agents cited lack of trust as both a. Webhsi's mission is broad, officials note, from preventing terrorists from entering the country to identifying and supporting victims that are rescued from child exploitation. Office of special counsel (osc) today released investigative findings that shed new light on a 2011 tragedy involving two immigration and customs enforcement (ice),.