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♪♪ Suspenseful Action Music♪♪

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Terrorist and lone actors

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chaos, damage, and death.

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In the immediate aftermath of an attack,

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it is first responders who run toward

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the danger to protect the innocent.

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But, who supports those responding

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on the front lines during a critical incident?

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Standing behind these brave

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men and women is a network of experts.

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They are the Department of Homeland Security's

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Science and Technologies Directorate.

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The research and development arm of DHS

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S&T provides the tools, techniques,

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and knowledge that helps operators

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adapt to and defeat ever changing threats.

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S&T looks at environments like subway systems.

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From curb to platform.

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S&T puts technology in the hands of responders

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to ensure they have unprecedented

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situational awareness during an incident.

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At large scale events, incident command

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can now leverage public broadcasting

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to quickly and securely share

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a high volume of information.

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And first responders can rely on

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on next generation tools to sort,

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and prioritize mass amounts of data.

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S&T coordinates active shooter exercises

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and provides advanced online virtual training.

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S&T also develops elite canine evaluations

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and helps provide specialized training

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for the detection of complex

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improvised explosive devices.

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Who protects the homeland and how?

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The Department of Homeland Security's

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Science and Technology Directorate.

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Many missions, one goal.

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S&T mobilizing innovation to secure the nation.