OSLLE Webinar Series
To help share timely information and resources on relevant homeland security topics with our SLTTC law enforcement partners, OSLLE has established a webinar series. This page shares information on that program.
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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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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.
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S&T-Wide-Area Background Radiation Survey
S&T’s NUSTL, in conjunction with DOE National Nuclear Security Administration and several DOE national laboratories, is developing a set of processes and procedures that will make it easier to plan and perform wide-area background radiation surveys.
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S&T Preparing for Rad Incident Recovery Fact Sheet
Following a radiological incident – such as a radiological dispersal device (RDD) detonation – community leaders would face many challenges, from determining the boundaries of potential radioactive contamination spread to restoring public access to those areas.
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S&T and FEMA Cosponsoring Nationwide Drill for Radiation Emergencies
First responders across the nation are participating in a September 8 training exercise to hone their skills for responding to a radiation emergency.
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Written testimony of DNDO, OHA, and S&T for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing titled “Examining the Department of Homeland Security’s Efforts to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Director Jim McDonnell, Office of Health Affairs (OHA) Acting Assistant Secretary Dave Fluty, and Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Acting Under Secretary Bill Bryan address DHS’ work to bolster efforts to counter the threat of terrorist actors using weapons of mass destruction against the Homeland.
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Written testimony of DHS Acting Secretary Elaine Duke for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “World Wide Threats: Keeping America Secure in the New Age of Terror”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Elaine Duke addresses the threats facing the Nation and what DHS is doing to confront them.
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S&T A National Strategy for CBRNE Standards
National Science and Technology Council committee on Homeland and National Security
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Written testimony of S&T Under Secretary, OHA Assistant Secretary, and DNDO Director for a House Committee on Homeland Security joint subcommittee hearing titled “Weapons of Mass Destruction: Bolstering DHS to Combat Persistent Threats to America”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Under Secretary Dr. Reginald Brothers, Office of Health Affairs (OHA) Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kathryn Brinsfield, and Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Director Dr. Huban Gowadia address DHS’ work to strengthen departmental unity of effort with regard to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats to the nation.