S&T Impact: Borders & Ports of Entry
S&T supports border and port of entry security with technology and knowledge products that improve the nation’s ability to detect, interdict and prosecute illegal activity.
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S&T supports border and port of entry security with technology and knowledge products that improve the nation’s ability to detect, interdict and prosecute illegal activity.
The Department’s compelling mission draws candidates seeking to join a team that makes a difference in the lives of their fellow citizens. The threats and challenges facing the Department and the Nation are complex and constantly evolving. Now more than ever, DHS must recruit, develop, and retain a talented and diverse workforce.
The NSI training strategy is a multifaceted approach designed to increase the effectiveness of state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and public safety professionals and other frontline partners in identifying, reporting, evaluating, and sharing pre-incident terrorism indicators to prevent acts of terrorism.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Protection and National Preparedness Grants Program Directorate Assistant Administrator Brian Kamoie addresses DHS and FEMA’s overall efforts to assist states, tribes, territories, and localities in preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks and incidents of mass violence.
John Chiartas and Kevin Carmen provide medical assistance to an unresponsive passenger who was in need of resuscitation.
Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Sarah Saldaña addresses the detention and removal of criminal aliens by ICE.
2015 Law Enforcement Conferences, Gatherings, and Meetings
The Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) recognizes that a dog's sense of smell is a million times more sensitive than a human’s. Canines can be trained to detect a wide variety of specific odors, such as explosives, humans, drugs, and even fruits and vegetables. Dogs are trained to alert to the presence of these odors with a learned response such as sitting or lying quietly.
Guidance on State and Local Governments' Assistance in Immigration Enforcement and Related Matters