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Unity Of Effort
On July 14, I joined other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leaders to testify before Congress about how we can strengthen our departmental Unity of Effort with regards to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) threats to our nation.
DHS S&T Applies Mobile App Archiving Technology to Copyright Infringement
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that their mobile apps archiving technology has expanded the capability to track copyright infringement in mobile apps across iTunes, Windows Phone Store, Google Play, Amazon, and third party mobile app markets like Baidu and Cydia.
S&T Transitions 3rd cybersecurity technology
DHS S&T today announced third cybersecurity technology, Network Mapping System (NeMS), has been licensed for commercialization.
Responder News: DHS Recommends Steps to Save Lives
Recently, the DHS Office of Health Affairs (OHA) released a report with guidance for first responders on how to integrate response protocols from the U.S. military into civilian first responder scenarios. The guidance focused primarily on lessons learned from treating military injuries due to improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and active shooter events.
Striving to Build Resilient Communities
Resilient Communities is an S&T visionary goal that strives for a future wherein critical infrastructure will be designed, built, and maintained to withstand naturally occurring and man-made disasters.
Responder News: Project Roundup June 2015
The Department Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) regularly posts a roundup of key updates from projects currently in the development stages in S&T's First Responders Group (FRG). This article outlines FRG's accomplishments in June 2015.
First Responder Resource Group: Key to Driving Innovation for the First Responder Community
S&T brings together responders from across the nation to identify current technology gaps, assist in requirements gathering for new product and technology ideas, and participate in testing and evaluation as technologies transition from the development cycle to commercialization.
Responder News: Firework Safety Risks Reminder
Independence Day often involves hot summer weather, traffic delays, and fireworks. While fireworks often enhance our holiday celebration, it is important to remember that they can cause serious injury to both people and property.
Responder Spotlight: Dave Saitta
Meet Dave Saitta, Calumet City (Illinois) Fire Department Lieutenant and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group (FRRG).