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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE)

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Protecting the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, OR from CBRN Threats

Athletes from across the nation gathered to compete in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, and the city's streets were full of fans, family members, and media from around the world. Beneath the excitement and energy, there was a team of dedicated professionals working tirelessly to ensure the safety of everyone present.

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A/S Callahan Discusses the DHS CBRN AI Report

A post from Mary Ellen Callahan, Assistant Secretary, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office.

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DHS CWMD Assistant Secretary Speaks about CWMD’s Role in the National Biodefense Mission

On June 4, 2024, Mary Ellen Callahan, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) Assistant Secretary, delivered a speech on CWMD's role in the National Biodefense Mission at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory's Biotechnology and Resilient Human Systems Workshop.

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DHS Marks Fifth Anniversary of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office

Washington - On Dec. 21, 2023, Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) Mary Ellen Callahan celebrated the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Office and renewed the call for its reauthorization.

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Visualizing a Nuclear Detonation and Response Fact Sheet

It is critical to provide first responders with tools, knowledge, and training to understand the effects of a nuclear detonation and the response strategies that will allow them to save lives, stabilize infrastructure, minimize exposure to radiation, and provide for basic human needs. DHS S&T(NUSTL, in partnership with DOE LLNL, is developing science-based visualizations that will depict nuclear detonation effects in a computer-generated but realistic city to help first responders understand the size, scale, and expected impacts of a nuclear explosion.

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Fact Sheet: Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security

President Biden signed National Security Memorandum (NSM) 19 to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security worldwide

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DHS CWMD Assists to Keep the Boston Marathon Safe

On Apr 18, 2022, the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) assisted state and local law enforcement with protecting Boston Marathon participants and observers.

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DHS CWMD Convenes BioWatch Advisory Committee Senior Leadership Meeting with State and Local Leaders

On April 5, the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) hosted a meeting with over 80 senior state and local officials who support the BioWatch program in their respective jurisdictions.  This meeting provided partners an update on the future of biodetection and a forum for participants to share best practices and exchange ideas across the BioWatch jurisdictions. On April 5, the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) hosted a meeting with over 80 senior state and local officials who support the BioWatch program in their respective jurisdictions.  This meeting provided partners an update on the future of biodetection and a forum for participants to share best practices and exchange ideas across the BioWatch jurisdictions. 

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S&T CBRN RDTE Strategy 2021-2025

This document articulates S&T’s vision and goals supporting customer missions to assess, prevent, detect, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents involving CBRN threats and hazards. The vision and goals of this strategy were developed to support national strategy documents and Presidential Directives and define S&T’s role in defending the nation against CBRN threats.

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ST-Radiological Data Quality Assessment Toolkit

To help assure data quality in the aftermath of a radiological or nuclear incident, S&T’s NUSTL in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is developing a set of manuals, quick reference guides, spreadsheets, checklists, and other tools and technical guidance.