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Science and Technology Collection

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is the Department’s primary research and development arm and manages science and technology research, from development through transition, for the Department's operational components and first responders.

  • The Center for Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats (ALERT) Fact Sheet

    ALERT conducts transformational research, technology, and educational development to characterize, detect, mitigate, and respond to explosives-related threats facing the country and the world.

  • Shaken Fury—Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Technology Showcase Vendor List

    This provides descriptions for the Shaken Fury USAR technology showcase vendors.

  • S&T SCITI Lab: Airgility

    Airgility is one of the Unmanned Aerial Systems technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

  • S&T SCITI Lab: Coolfire Solutions

    Coolfire Solutions is one of the SmartHub technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

  • S&T SCITI Lab: Datakwip

    Datakwip is one of the Smart Building technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

  • S&T SCITI Lab: EcoDomus

    EcoDomus is one of the Smart Building technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

  • S&T SCITI Lab: Mutualink

    Mutualink is one of the Smart Buildings technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

  • S&T SCITI Lab: One Engineering

    One Engineering is one of the Unmanned Aerial Systems technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

  • S&T SCITI Lab: Third Insight

    Third Insight is one of the Unmanned Aerial Systems technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

  • Next Generation First Responder – Birmingham Shaken Fury Operational Experimentation Fact Sheet and Video

    For NGFR’s last operational experiment, the program has partnered with Birmingham-area public safety agencies in a HAZMAT and Search and Rescue incident response resulting from an earthquake scenario. This OpEx is affiliated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2019 Shaken Fury exercise hosted by FEMA and will focus on a simulated major earthquake in Memphis, Tennessee that will impact middle America including the state of Alabama. The OpEx is also an opportunity for Birmingham-area public safety agencies to enhance their mission capabilities in advance of the World Games which the city of Birmingham will host in June 2021.