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S&T Releases Market Survey Report for Non-Detonable Training Aids for Explosive Detection Canines

DHS S&T has released a new market survey report to help emergency responders identify non-detonable training aids for explosive detection canines.

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SVIP Tech Impact Video Series

The SVIP Tech Impact Video Series highlights innovations coming out of SVIP, their practical applications and the benefits of collaborating with DHS S&T. Watch all six videos to learn more about how homeland security officials are utilizing the SVIP startup program to customize solutions for their national security needs.

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Progressive Increases of Blank Searches Improve Detection Canine Performance with Infrequent Target Odors - September 2022

This study demonstrated how introducing progressively more blank runs improved detection canines’ resiliency to the challenge of few to no target odors during a repetitive search task.

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S&T Launches New Training Guideline for Detection Canine Teams

DHS S&T announced a new interactive training tool for handlers and trainers of explosive detection canines to upgrade their capabilities to Person-Borne Explosives Detection.

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Embracing the “Dog Days” of Summer

Though today we commemorate National Dog Day, in many American households every day goes to the dogs. We treasure our four-legged friends. They offer unconditional love and affection. They’re great listeners, they don’t hold grudges, and they’re endlessly loyal. But there’s actually even more to celebrate about our canine companions because they’re also vital tools for national security.

 

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You Don’t Just Get the Nose with the Dog

With the help of Program Manager Guy Hartsough, our host John Verrico sniffs out the many ways S&T’s Detection Canine Program improves counter-IED (improvised explosive device) efforts.

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S&T Awards Funding for Detection Canine Research and Development

DHS S&T announced a $24 million contract, awarded over five years, to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) to support R&D in the detection canine field.

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Who We Are

The ​​​​Federal Protective Service (FPS) ensures safe and secure working environments for federal workers and visitors in approximately 9,500 federal facilities nationwide.

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K9 Wearables Technologies

Current SVIP performers for the K-9 Wearable Technologies topic call.

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In Memoriam of DHS Fallen K9s and Equines

DHS acknowledges and appreciates the importance of the work of our canines and equines. These loyal companions have spent their lives to further the DHS mission, and we honor the sacrifice of all our DHS fallen canines and equines.