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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.
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Trace Explosive Deposition and Detection Verification System
Methods and devices for dry deposition of trace explosive residues.
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Biometric Technology Report
Executive order on advancing effective, accountable policing and criminal justice practices to enhance public trust and public safety (EO 14074).
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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
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CIS Ombudsman’s Recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2024
Recommendation to USCIS for the year of 2024.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Partnerships Resource Guide
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Partnerships team developed this comprehensive resource guide, leveraging resources across the federal government.