The Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T’s) Chem-Bio (CB) Detection program conducts research to assess, prevent, detect, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents involving CB threats and hazards. Under this program, S&T’s Office of Mission and Capability Support works with authorities nationwide to address their needs through technological solutions and research and innovative systems.

Current R&D Activities

• Chemical and Biological Detection Fact Sheet
• 2017 Technical Assessment of Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Technologies in Cities (TACTIC)
• Activation of Body-Worn Cameras without Responder Manipulation
• Application for Radiological Decontamination
• Bilayer Nanofibers as Wearable Sensors for Detecting Fentanyl
• Bioassays Public Health Actionable Assay
• ChemTag – Personal Chemical Warning Device
• Chemical Consequence and Threat Desktop Tool
• Chemical Forensics Program Providing Law Enforcement with New Forensic Tools for the Investigation of Chemical Attack
• Chemical Security Analysis Center Technical Assistance
• Collaboration Space for Homeland Security Enterprise and First Responders
• Detect to Protect Bio-Aerosol Detection Systems
• DHS NYC Subway Tracer Studies
• Field Detection and Analysis for Fire Gases and Particulates: Metal Organic Frameworks
• Fireground Compass
• First Responder Support Tools (FiRST) Application
• Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine
• Foreign Animal Disease Modeling
• Improving Radiation Confirmation Technology - Development of an Organic Radiochromic Compound for First Responders
• Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks (ICLN)
• Jack Rabbit II Program – Chemical Security Analysis Center
• Multifunctional Textiles for Advanced Personal Protective Equipment
• New York Area Science and Technology (NYAST) Forum
• Performance Test and Evaluation at NUSTL (PTEN)
• Radiological Emergency Management System (REMS)
• Radiological/Nuclear Response and Recovery Research & Development
• RDD Planning Guidance
• Real-Time Biothreat Awareness Program
• Respiratory Protection for Medical Personnel
• Responder Training and Exercise Program (RTE)
• Response and Defeat Operations Support (REDOPS)
• Safeguarding Grand Central Terminal
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Management (SHEMS)
• Smoke and Particulate Resistant Structural Turnout Ensemble
• System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
• Wildland Firefighters Advanced Personal Protection System

News

• News Release: DHS S&T Releases Draft Environmental Assessment on Proposed NYC Airflow Study
• Feature Article: NYC Subway Sensors Could Provide Early Warning for Potential Chemical and Biological Threats
• News Release: DHS S&T Provides Critical Chemical Hazard Support as Gulf Coast Braces for Major Storm
• Feature Article: S&T, EPA are Helping Coast Guard Prepare to Clean Up Following an Anthrax Attack
• Snapshot: New Patent-Pending Process is a Breakthrough for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine
• Snapshot: Helping Law Enforcement Solve and Prevent Chemical-Related Violence
• News Release: DHS Initiating Crucial Research to Mitigate COVID-19
• News Release: DHS S&T, National Pork Board Collaborate Against African Swine Fever
• News Release: DHS to Engage Innovative Small Businesses on National Road Tour
• Snapshot: Preparing for the Consequences of a Chemical Attack
• Snapshot: S&T Assesses Portable Instruments That Help First Responders Identify Unknown Chemic

Additional Resources

Videos

• Operational Field Test of the Smoke and Particulate Resistant Structural Turnout Ensemble
• RDD Response Guidance Planning for the First 100 Minutes
• Respiration Protection for Overhaul

Contact: CBD_STMCS@hq.dhs.gov. 

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