Archive of content that is from a previous administration or is otherwise outdated.
GRaDER Guidance Notice
DNDO Agency Guidance on the Graduated Radiation/Nuclear Detector Evaluation and Reporting (GRaDER) Program.
Guidance on the GRaDER Program
The Graduated Rad/Nuc Detector Evaluation and Reporting (GRaDER) Program evaluates commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Rad/Nuc detection equipment against national standards adopted by the Department of Homeland Security.
HSARPA
Archived - S&T Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) has programs and projects to ensure and improve the security of our nation.
Doing Business with DNDO
The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is a jointly staffed office, within the Department of Homeland Security, including detailees and liaisons from departments such as the Department of Energy, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Significant Guidance
Find guidance documents from DHS and components that represent the Department's thinking on important topics.
Multi-Layered Defense
Information about the programs and initiatives that compose the Department's multi-layered defense strategy for securing U.S. borders and ports.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): What is it?
Information on what Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is, and examples of how the Department is using this technology.
To Boldly Go Where No Medical Response Has Gone Before
At the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, triage technology comes with a Star Trek twist. Even with today’s fancy gizmos, figuring out who needs medical care at the scene of a disaster is still pretty old-fashioned. It’s tiring, physical work: an emergency responder bent over a victim, checking body temperature, heart rate, and muscle movement. Up close and personal, the entire process can take 3-5 minutes per person.
Cerebral Melodies
Archived - DHS S&T has begun a study into a form of neurotraining called “Brain Music” that uses music created in advance from listeners’ own brain waves.