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S&T Seeks Mobile Radiation Detection Systems

S&T released an RFI seeking commercially available mobile radiation detection systems to aid emergency responders on a broad spectrum of radiation detection missions.

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Feature Article: 22 Questions to Start Off 2022

Following a year of change and growth, S&T Is looking ahead.

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What We Learned in 2021: A Year in Review

The following is just a sampling of the types of work S&T does, and of our successes in 2021.

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Providing Police Backup Through Science and Technology

S&T is proud to serve the men and women sworn to protect all of us. The following is a select sampling of programs showcasing our work in support of law enforcement.

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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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In Their Own Words: Testimonials

Firefighters share stories from their own experiences about why POINTER is so vital, how it works, and how this technology will save lives.

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S&T’s 2021 Wrapped

An analysis of our top content for 2021 reveals what topics resonated most with our audiences.

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News Release: S&T Seeks Information on Body Cameras with Automatic Activation

DHS S&T released a RFI seeking information on commercially available body cameras that feature the ability to automatically begin recording based on sensors triggered by surrounding events.

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News Release: S&T Funds Interoperable Messaging Capability for First Responders

Award to Mobility 4 Public Safety will advance the development of the Bridge 4 Public Safety messaging and collaborating platform. 

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News Release: S&T Releases Solicitation Aimed at Continuing to Improve Wellness of DHS Workforce

Topic call seeks technologies and methods for resilience and wellness tools to identify and resolve issues before reaching crisis levels.