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The Science and
Technology Directorate of the Department

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of Homeland Security provides
scientific expertise and technologies

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that strengthen the nation's security
and safeguard our citizens.

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The Office of Mission Capability Support,
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S and T, comprises seven divisions.

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One of these is the Maritime
and Immigration Security Solutions Division.

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This division includes
four key programs that help science

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and technology achieve its mission
of safeguarding our homeland.

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The Maritime Safety and Security Program
develops and transitions technical

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capabilities that enhance security
along our 95,000 miles of shoreline.

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Program staff work closely with agencies
such as the U.S.

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Coast Guard.

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The innovative capabilities we provide
safeguard lawful trade and travel,

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and help prevent the transport of illicit
goods, services and people into the U.S..

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The Immigration Services Program develops
technology and process

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improvements for agencies like Immigration
and Customs Enforcement and U.S.

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Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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We streamline the process

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of deciding the merits of applications
and petitions for immigration benefits,

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and enhance the integrity of immigration
related information technology systems.

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Forensics and Criminal Investigations

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researches, develops and enhances
tools and technologies that help Homeland

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Security and law enforcement

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agencies to disrupt and dismantle domestic
and transnational criminal activity,

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quickly saving children from exploitation,

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preventing human trafficking

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and safeguarding our citizens
and the nation from criminal actors.

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Opioids and fentanyl take the lives
of thousands of Americans annually.

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Our Opioid and Fentanyl detection program
provides advanced detection technologies

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and analytics that enable Homeland
Security and state and local law

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enforcement agencies to target,
investigate, interdict, and take down

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criminal operations attempting to smuggle
opioids and fentanyl into our country.

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The Maritime and Immigration
Security Solutions Division -

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many missions guided by a common vision,
a safer America

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through advances
in research, development and innovation.