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Research and Development is a Team Sport
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson established Integrated Product Teams in August of 2015 to help the department coordinate its research and development and to ensure it invests wisely in technological advancements.
Same Great Info, New Location—The First Responder Page Has Moved
To ensure the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) can connect with our vast audience, we recently merged our FirstResponder.gov page with scitech.dhs.gov. This not only puts all of our information in one place, but also puts our first responder and Homeland Security Enterprise audience one or two clicks away from what they need.
Securing our Country, Protecting its People
As we celebrate our patriotism for our country and the freedoms we enjoy, this is a time to reflect on what is truly important.
The City of the Future is Smart and Resilient
What do you think about smart cities and resilience? I think now is the time to shape the future.
Teamwork for First Responder Technologies
I brought my team to Capitol Hill last week for the First Responder Technology Hill Day where we showed Congressional representatives how we are helping responders across the country.
Preparing for the Storm
June 1 marked the first day of hurricane season. For emergency managers and state and local decision makers, particularly along our coastlines, this season that runs through November 30 can bring many challenges. One of those challenges is when to order evacuations when a storm is moving in.
Why the SAFETY Act is a Safe Bet
“Why the SAFETY Act?” Because we need that tech. Because it’s a part of securing the homeland. To put it simply: because it matters.
The Floodgates are OPEN
Flood Resilience dialogue sees answers to tough questions, like where do individuals go for information about flood risk? Would you rebuild after a flood? What expectations does the public have of their community, state and federal resources?
Helping Responders Save Lives Safely
For first responders, arriving at an incident where there could be deadly threats is an everyday possibility. Saving lives is a dangerous business.