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Screening At Speed
On April 6, we launched our latest discussion, the Screening at Speed Dialogue, which addresses screening for explosives, chemical and biological agents, and illegal human activity in the areas of aviation screening, facilities protection, borders and maritime security, and mass transit security.
DHS S&T Releases Safety Resources For Ambulances
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced the release of two ambulance safety resources for emergency medical services (EMS) leaders, professionals and organizations nationwide.
DHS S&T Selects University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced the selection of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the lead institution for a new DHS Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence (COE).
DHS S&T Expands Mobile App Archiving Technology
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced the expansion of the mobile application archiving technology across all major mobile apps markets.
Responder News: Project Roundup March 2015
Every month, the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) posts a roundup of key updates from project currently in the development stages in S&T's First Responders Group (FRG). This article outlines FRG's accomplishments in March 2015.
S&T Command System Transitions
DHS S&T today announced the transition of the Next-Generation Incident Command System (NICS), a full-time emergency response capability, to the Worldwide Incident Command Services Corporation (WICS).
S&T, California partner to share public safety info
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on advancing public safety information sharing
Prize Challenge Ending
The challenge ends Thursday, April 2, and I want to take one last opportunity to reach out and encourage participation.
Responder Spotlight: Dr. Carol A. Cunningham
During Women’s History Month, we profile Dr. Carol Cunningham, an exceptional responder, physician, and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group.
Canine Training Aids
Canines trained to sniff out explosives are a crucial line of defense when it comes to protecting our nation. The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Detection Canine Program is conducting independent assessments and developing products to assist canine explosive teams to better accomplish their missions.
Increasing the Speed of Innovation
How do we increase the speed of innovation? How do we get the right tools into the hands of first responders and other homeland security operators faster?
Responder News: CUSEC, NISC and NEMA Partnerships Gain Traction
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has developed a strategic partnership with the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), National Information Sharing Consortium (NISC) and National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) to field test and deploy emerging information exchange tools and mutual aid models for situational awareness and decision support.
Talking about Wearable Tech
S&T is focusing efforts on ensuring that the conversation about first responder preparedness, safety and awareness happens daily across multiple venues, in person and online.
S&T Under Secretary to Speak at SBSW
On March 13, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Science and Technology Dr. Reginald Brothers will deliver opening remarks and participate in a town hall discussion entitled "Saving Lives: Reinventing Government R&D through Wearable Tech" at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival in Austin.
S&T Launches Tech Accelerator
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced its first business accelerator program, EMERGE!, aimed at entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas that address the unique needs of the Homeland Security community and whose wearable technology could be adapted for first responder operations.
Small Business Cybersecurity Innovation
The rapid pace of our daily lives requires us to have convenient technology at our fingertips so we may make quick daily decisions and business transactions.
S&T Launches Prize Competition
Today, the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the Department’s first crowdsourced prize competition in support of the nation’s first responder community.
Responder News: First Responder Technologies 2014 Year in Review
Recapping new tools that the DHS Science and Technology Directorate developed and tested with responders in 2014.
Responder News: Preparing for Possible Large Measles Outbreak
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides Health Alert Network (HAN) Advisory for health care providers to educate themselves on measles and be prepared for large outbreak.
Cyber Technology to be Licensed
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that technology from its Cyber Security Division Transition to Practice (TTP) program has been licensed for market commercialization.
Wildland Fire Fighter Uniform Redesigned
In 2011, CAL FIRE approached the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s First Responders Group (FRG) requesting assistance in developing prototype garments.
Responder News: Project Roundup January 2015
Every month, the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) posts a roundup of key updates from project currently in the development stages in S&T's First Responders Group (FRG). This article outlines FRG's accomplishments in January 2015.
Responder News: NIST Fire Modeling
National Institute for Standards and Technology software tools help response agencies predict the spread, growth and suppression of fire.
Taking Stock of S&T’s Portfolio
This week-long review of projects spanning across our Divisions provides critical insight into current performance and how it all fits together in the bigger strategy, and provides transparency into our efforts for all invited guests, including our S&T and DHS teams, partners and end users.