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Publications Library

The Publication Library contains guidance and policy papers, reports, strategies, program regulations, guidelines, brochures and more.

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  • Real-Time Advanced Imaging Technology

    The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is developing systems for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to increase efficiency and effectiveness, while improving the passenger experience. One of these development efforts is the Real-Time Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) passenger screening panels that could enable walk-by passenger screening versus the current pause- and-pose process.

  • Trace Explosive Deposition and Detection Verification System

    Methods and devices for dry deposition of trace explosive residues.

  • Biometric Technology Report

    Executive order on advancing effective, accountable policing and criminal justice practices to enhance public trust and public safety (EO 14074).

  • DHS Legal Authorities that Prohibit Discrimination Against Faith-Based Communities

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to protecting the civil rights of all members of the public, including members of faith-based communities. DHS prohibits discrimination against members of America’s faith-based communities in DHS and DHS funded programs, through these and other legal authorities

  • Priorities for DHS Engagement on Subsea Cable Security & Resilience

    A White Paper by the Office of Economic Security, the Supply Chain Resilience Center, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

  • Close Summary: FPS Screening of Visitors with Service Animals

    This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to DHS FPS in June 2024 that raised concerns related to screening visitors accompanied by service animals. CRCL issued eight recommendations to FPS, and FPS concurred with all of them.

  • Close Summary: ICE Eloy Detention Center

    This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to ICE in April 2024 that followed CRCL’s multidisciplinary onsite investigation into allegations concerning the medical care and conditions of detention at the Eloy Detention Center. CRCL issued twenty-four recommendations to ICE. ICE concurred with twelve, partially concurred with six, and non-concurred with six.

  • Close Summary: USCG Operation Vigilant Sentry

    This is a summary of CRCL’s Recommendation Memorandum to the USCG in April 2024 that followed CRCL’s investigation into allegations that the U.S. government’s policy of interdicting Haitian asylum seekers in international waters and repatriating them to Haiti prevented them from accessing the U.S. asylum system. CRCL issued six recommendations to USCG; the USCG concurred with three and partially concurred with three.

  • Partnerships Resource Guide

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Partnerships team developed this comprehensive resource guide, leveraging resources across the federal government.

     

Last Updated: 01/28/2022