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  • Managing Emergency Response with Science and Technology

     The following is a select sampling of activities showcasing S&T's work in support of emergency management.

  • Sound-Fueled Electrical and Cooling System

    3D-Printed Energy Converter for Remote Areas and Transportation Systems Using Thermoacoustic Technology to Convert Waste Heat to Power

  • Supporting First Responders Through Science and Technology

    S&T works closely with first responders to develop technologies and tools that enhance their safety and increase their operational effectiveness. Our new report trilogy documents available resources and in-process R&D for all responder disciplines.

  • DHS/ALL/PIA-042 CCTV Systems

    DHS and its components deploy a number of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems throughout the department (See Appendix for detailed list).

  • S&T Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fact Sheet

    The Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T's) Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) Program assesses available CUAS solutions and guides the development of new capabilities to support acquisition, rapid deployment, and utilization decisions based on the needs and requirements of authorized Department of Homeland Security components such as Customs and Border Protection, Secret Service, Coast Guard, and the Federal Protective Service.

  • DHS/ALL/PIA-031 Use of Social Networking Interactions and Applications Communications/Outreach/Public Dialogue

    This PIA analyzes DHS' use of social networking and how these interactions and applications could result in DHS receiving PII.

  • OIDO Annual Reports to Congress

    By statute, the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman shall prepare a report to Congress each year to report on its activities, findings, and recommendations.

  • Ammonia Port Preparedness and Emergency Response Fact Sheet

    AmPPER will enable the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to provide critical information on ammonia storage and its potential impact on ports and surrounding communities. Through data-driven mitigation and resilience recommendations, we empower the U.S. Coast Guard, FEMA, and emergency response communities to enhance preparedness.

  • Levees and Dams Fact Sheet

    This innovative research for improving national water infrastructure will enable S&T to better protect the public against catastrophic impacts a water infrastructure failure would cause.

  • Maturing DHS Institutional Risk Analysis Capabilities Fact Sheet

    The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate identified three goals to advance institutional risk analysis capabilities to support the Department's resilience and readiness programs. This effort is expected to provide DHS with research and analysis intended to inform risk analysis qualifications and training guidelines to enable a stronger, better-informed futures cadre at DHS.  

Last Updated: 01/28/2022