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.
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S&T Impact: Borders & Ports of Entry
S&T supports border and port of entry security with technology and knowledge products that improve the nation’s ability to detect, interdict and prosecute illegal activity.
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S&T Impact: Critical Incidents
S&T’s work is helping the nation prepare for and respond to critical incidents, such as active shooters and terrorist attacks, by improving capabilities during all stages of response.
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Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Advisory Panel (P25 CAP AP) March 2018 Meeting Agenda and Summary
The agenda and summary of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Advisory Panel meeting held on March 6, 2018.
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Project 25 Steering Committee Bylaws
This document provides the makeup and functions of the P25 Steering Committee.
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Setting Standards for Drones in the First Responder Community Fact Sheet
The UAS industry is expected to pass $80 billion in spending in the next decade. S&T coordinates tests and operational standards so first responders can make the best UAS acquisitions decisions.
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P25 Recognized Lab - Compliance Testing, LLC dba Flom Test Lab
P25 Recognized Lab Compliance Testing, LLC dba Flom Test Lab scope of recognition.
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Terrorist Attacks in the U.S Between 1970 and 2013: Data from the Global Terrorism Database
START’s Global Terrorism Database (GTD) contains information on more than 125,000 domestic and international terrorist attacks that occurred between 1970 and 2013. Collectively, these attacks have resulted in more than 266,000 deaths and more than 354,000 injuries. This research highlight focuses on the terrorist attacks that occurred in the United States between 1970 and 2013.
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Next Generation First Responder Technology Integration Handbook Fact Sheet and Video
To guide industry in development, design, test and integration of responder technologies, DHS S&T has created the NGFR Integration Handbook, which outlines a “plug-and-play,” standards-based environment that enables commercially-developed technologies to integrate with existing first responder infrastructure.
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P25 CAP Phase 1 Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Phase 2 Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Table
The testing requirements for Phase 1 FDMA and Phase 2 TDMA radio equipment table can be found below. (DHS S&T)
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