Latest news and press releases.
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Trusted Tester V5 Testing Tools
The following information is provided to assist agencies to get testing tools required by Trusted Tester V5 approved for use within their IT environments. This information is based on the latest status of the Federal Accessibility Community of Practice Working Group. Some tools may be updated prior to the final Trusted Tester V5 release, however we recommend initiating approval procedures for these tools now to prepare for fall release of the updated process.
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Trusted Tester V3 Training and Certification Sunset
After nearly five years of operation, the online Trusted Tester V3 training and certification is coming to an end. As of 06/29/2018, the DHS Office of Accessible Systems and Technology (OAST) is no longer accepting training requests for Trusted Tester V3. To prepare for the fall release of the updated Trusted Tester V5 training and certification online courses, no further enrollments will be made in the current online courses. Students currently enrolled must complete the courses by 09/30/2018. No retaking of courses will be allowed after that date, with no exceptions. Trusted Tester V5 and other online training will be released in the fall.
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K-12 School Security: A Guide for Preventing and Protecting against Gun Violence (2nd ed., 2018) Now Available
The National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) released the K-12 School Security: A Guide for Preventing and Protecting against Gun Violence (2nd ed., 2018) that provides preventive and protective measures to address the threat of gun violence in schools.
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CRCL is Experiencing a High Volume of Calls
The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) has received an extraordinarily large volume of calls regarding the administration’s zero-tolerance policy. We are working diligently to document every contact we receive and are attempting to keep our voice mailbox clear for additional messages.
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DHS Convenes Regional Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education in Charlottesville, Va.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the University of Virginia, convened a Regional Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education (RTTX) on June 11, 2018 in Charlottesville, Va.
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CR Program Releases New Exercise Starter Kits for Cybersecurity, Hurricanes, and Active Shooter Scenarios
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) released today three Exercise Starter Kits for the academic community as part of the Campus Resilience (CR) Program.
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Updates to the DHS Trusted Tester Program
On April 12, 2018, the DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer Office of Accessible Systems and Technology (OAST) announced updates to the DHS Trusted Tester Program.
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New Campus Resilience Training Reports and Scenarios Released
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) publicly released two Summary Reports and Situational Manuals containing key findings, learnings and scenarios from recent trainings though its Campus Resilience (CR) Program.
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DHS Launches New CR Program Resource Library
Furthering its commitment to providing resources that support the safety of the nation’s schools and campuses, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) today launched the Campus Resilience Program Resource Library.
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Form G-28 Non-Acceptance Notice
In response to stakeholder concerns, three years ago the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ombudsman issued an informal recommendation to USCIS asking it to notify the customer when it rejected an improperly completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative.