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

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  • Retention Memo to ICE Concerning Florence Correctional Center

    CRCL has received allegations that ICE has violated the civil rights and civil liberties of noncitizens at the Florence Correctional Center (FCC) in Florence, Arizona. The purpose of this memorandum is to notify ICE of the complaints and describe the allegations, inform ICE that CRCL will retain the above-referenced complaints and conduct a multidisciplinary onsite investigation, and explain how CRCL will work with ICE during our investigation. 

  • FINAL Environmental Assessment - El Paso, Texas

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Department of Homeland Security procedures for implementing NEPA (DHS Directive 023-01 Rev 01 and Instruction 023-01-001 Rev 01), and the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), DHS prepared a Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) to evaluate the potential impacts to the human and natural environment resulting from a proposed project to construct, operate, and maintain  a Joint Processing Center (JPC) and demobilize an existing Central Processing Center (CPC) on a 59-acre parcel owned by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

  • FINAL Environmental Assessment - Yuma, Arizona

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) procedures for implementing NEPA (DHS Directive 023-01 Rev 01 and Instruction 023-01-001 Rev 01), and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), DHS prepared an Environmental Assessment to evaluate the potential impacts to the human and natural environment resulting from a proposed project to purchase approximately 40.00 acres of land in Yuma, Arizona, and to construct, operate, and maintain a Joint Processing Center (JPC) to support humanitarian efforts along the southwestern United States/Mexico international border.

  • S&T First Responder Capabilities Fact Sheet

    The Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T's) First Responder Capabilities Program provides technical assistance and develops innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges faced during day-to-day and large-scale emergencies in order to strengthen the abilities of our communities to protect the homeland and respond to disasters.

  • High Resolution Enhancement for 3D LiDAR Systems

    The Orbiting Actuated 3D Spinning Sensor device can be added to a LiDAR system to create high-resolution 3D composite images.
     

  • S&T Immigration Services Fact Sheet

    This Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) program will identify and develop methods to automate portions of the current immigration interview and documentation processes, which will enhance the efficiency and integrity of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' execution of their statutory responsibilities.

  • Maritime Safety and Security Roadmap Brochure

    The Maritime Safety and Security Roadmap Brochure was developed for the public to see the future of the MSS Program.

  • Rescue Basket

    An improved rescue basket to be used in search and rescue operations capable of safely holding two adults and drastically improving recovery time in an environment where every second counts.

  • Yearbook 2022

    FY 2022 Tables that provide data on green card recipients that are admitted as temporary nonimmigrants, granted asylum or refugee status, or are naturalized.

  • Obtaining Models and Simulations for Radiological/Nuclear Trainings and Exercises Summary

    It is critical for first responders and emergency planners to have access to realistic plume models and simulations when conducting radiological emergency preparedness activities. The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate funded the development of three new tools, available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC), that offer emergency managers, first responders, and exercise coordinators several options to access plume models and interactive simulations for exercises, trainings, and emergency planning activities.

Last Updated: 01/28/2022