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DHS FY2020 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grantee Evaluations Final Report

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) funded RTI International to research and evaluate six fiscal year 2020 (FY20) grants awarded by the DHS Center for Programs and Partnerships (CP3) as part of its Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program. 

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Feature Article: A Self-Service Screening Option is Coming to the Airport

The pilot, part of S&T’s Screening at Speed Program, is scheduled to begin in January at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

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DHS S&T Awards to University of Illinois for Next Generation 9-1-1 Interoperability Testing

DHS S&T awarded $3.15 million to CIRI, a DHS COE, to create the test methods, procedures, software, tools, and systems necessary for Next Generation 911 (NG911) interoperability testing.

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Mitigate, Detect, and Deter

In this episode, host John Verrico sits down with Dr. LaTasha Thompson, Program Director of S&T’s Office of SAFETY Act Implementation. LaTasha breaks down the SAFETY Act for us—explaining its significance, how it works, and how it could even impact you. You’ll learn about the technologies and services the Act covers, how these technologies are being evaluated and assessed under the Act, and the innovative ways lotion and trash cans are being used to protect the nation. You’ll also find out how LaTasha and her team are helping keep stadiums around the country safe and secure from nefarious actors. 

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DHS Awarded Patent for Homeland Explosive Consequence Assessment Tool

DHS, through S&T, was awarded a U.S. patent for the HExCAT, protecting the Department’s invention and guaranteeing that the technology can help fulfill the DHS mission for years to come.

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The Stuff You Don’t Think About

S&T Division Director for Infrastructure and Security Solutions, Brannan Villee, talks about the crucial role S&T plays in protecting our critical infrastructure. 

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Deconstructing SBIR: It's Time for a New Phase

Registration is now OPEN for the Deconstructing SBIR: "It's Time for a New Phase" Webinar!

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Workforce Development Initiatives fact sheet

About Workforce Development Initiatives

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Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program Fact Sheet

About the Office of University Programs (OUP) Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program 

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Feature Article: What if Law Enforcement Could ‘See’ Through Walls?

S&T is developing a tool that will enhance situational awareness when direct line-of-sight is not an option.