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Fact Sheets Collection

Short documents with information about a particular issue or topic.

  • Richmond Counter-UAS Testbed Fact Sheet

    To establish organizational processes and identify which C-UAS systems DHS components should purchase, DHS has established multiple testbeds that represent a wide range of operational environments. Richmond, Virginia, was chosen as a testbed due to its dense urban terrain and environment, which can present technological challenges to C-UAS systems. Additionally, existing state and city programs, such as Virginia’s Department of Aviation’s (DOAV’s) work in drone traffic management, make Richmond an ideal DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) testbed location. 

  • Tip Sheet: When to Contact a USCIS Lockbox

    The CIS Ombudsman has worked with USCIS on the following tip sheet on when and how to contact a USCIS Lockbox.

  • Explosives Threat Detection Fact Sheet

    After the destruction of Pan American World Airways Flight 103 in 1988, the government established the Commercial Aircraft Vulnerability and Mitigation (CAVM) program to address terrorist-based internal aircraft explosive threats. In 2006, the program transferred to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), with program execution supported by subject matter experts from S&T’s Transportation Security Laboratory.

  • REDDI - Regional Explosives Detection Dog Initiative Fact Sheet and Video

    The Regional Explosives Detection Dog Initiative (REDDI) is a series of regionally-based events for detection canine teams in the law enforcement community.

  • Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Notice of Funding Opportunity and Fact Sheets

    Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Notice of Funding Opportunity and Fact Sheets 

  • National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) Fact Sheet

    The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is a federal laboratory organized within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). Building upon its proud history since 1947, NUSTL provides the national first responder community with the necessary services, products and tools to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from homeland security threats and events.

  • Radiological Data Quality Assessment Toolkit

    To help assure data quality in the aftermath of a radiological or nuclear incident, S&T’s NUSTL in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is developing a set of manuals, quick reference guides, spreadsheets, checklists, and other tools and technical guidance.

  • Wide-Area Background Radiation Survey Technical Guidance for Response

    S&T’s NUSTL, in conjunction with DOE National Nuclear Security Administration and several DOE national laboratories, is developing a set of processes and procedures that will make it easier to plan and perform wide-area background radiation surveys. 

  • Indicator Card

    This card provides a brief list of common indicators of human trafficking, the difference between human smuggling and human trafficking, and a DHS reporting option.

  • Biometric Technology Rally: Adapting to COVID-19 Fact Sheet

    The Biometric and Identity Technology Center (BI-TC) serves as a resource for subject matter expertise in the science, methods, tools, and technologies used to recognize individuals and protect sensitive personal information.