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Last Updated: September 28, 2023 | Fact Sheets

FACT SHEET: Protecting Individuals from Discrimination Based on Actual or Perceived Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics

This fact sheet describes ways Title VI covers individuals who identify as or are perceived to be Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, or part of any other religious group.

Last Updated: September 27, 2023 | Publication

Afghan Re-Parole Process Tip Sheet

A tip sheet on navigating the Afghan re-parole application process

Last Updated: September 5, 2023 | Publication

Tip Sheet: How F-1 Students Seeking OPT Can Avoid Form I-765 Delays

Tips for F-1 OPT students filing I-765

Last Updated: August 15, 2023 | Publication

Obtaining Models and Simulations for Radiological/Nuclear Trainings and Exercises Summary

It is critical for first responders and emergency planners to have access to realistic plume models and simulations when conducting radiological emergency preparedness activities. The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate funded the development of three new tools, available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC), that offer emergency managers, first responders, and exercise coordinators several options to access plume models and interactive simulations for exercises, trainings, and emergency planning activities.

Last Updated: August 15, 2023 | Publication

Using Your Radiation Detectors For Interdiction and Response Fact Sheet

The majority of radiation detection instruments are purchased for interdiction and prevention missions, so emergency responders may not realize that some of them can also be used for response and recovery missions. For radiological and nuclear incident preparedness, it is essential for first responders to know which of their instruments are suitable for use in response and recovery operations, how to use them safely and appropriately, and how the data they collect may inform critical health and safety decisions.

Last Updated: March 30, 2022 | Fact Sheets

FACT SHEET: DHS Preparations for a Potential Increase in Migration

The Department of Homeland Security works to secure and manage our borders while building a fair and orderly immigration system.

Last Updated: May 25, 2021 | Publication

S&T Safe Handling and Collection of Electronics Factsheet

The Science and Technology Directorate is currently working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop a downloadable application—Safe Handling and Collection of Electronics, or “SHAKE”—that provides users with information and techniques to safely collect drones from the field.

Last Updated: April 20, 2021 | Publication

S&T Air Domain Awareness and Protection of the National Airspace System Factsheet

CBP must achieve the following objectives in securing the border: detect illegal entries into the United States, identify and classify those entries to determine the level of threat involved, efficiently and effectively respond to those entries, and bring each event to a satisfactory law enforcement resolution.

Last Updated: December 9, 2020 | Publication

S&T FRG Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting Fact Sheet

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)'s First Responder Resource Group (FRRG) has identified light weight, conformable power for communications equipment, sensors, and overall body-worn electronic devices as a high priority for first responders.

Last Updated: October 22, 2020 | Publication

ST CAP Factsheet

The CAP fact sheet provides program overview and impacts.