Among its many missions, the Department of Homeland Security,
or DHS, focuses on securing the nation's numerous ports and vast borders.
Agents and officers are the front line of this mission to ensure safe, lawful
and speedy trade,
travel
and immigration.
They work in some of the toughest environments,
where the terrain and volume of people, cargo and data
can present an array of challenges.
That's why a network of experts at the Department of Homeland Security
Science and Technology Directorate stands behind these brave men and women.
As the research and development arm of DHS, the Science and Technology Directorate,
or S&T, helps agents and officers detect, prevent
and investigate wrongdoing with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
What does this mean for those watching over our borders and ports of entry?
It means decision-making happens in real time.
Officers have increased situational awareness.
Organizations can do more with their current resources.
S&T is delivering these critical needs and capabilities,
mobilizing innovation to secure the nation.
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate
Many missions, one goal.