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IACP 2024

Join the Science & Technology Directorate at IACP 2024 Ensuring law enforcement safety is a vital part of S&T’s work.

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A Message from Secretary Mayorkas on National Police Week

Next week is National Police Week. Our nation, including our Department, will commemorate the courage of the law enforcement officer and honor the fallen heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty.

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Supporting First Responders Through Science and Technology

S&T works closely with first responders to develop technologies and tools that enhance their safety and increase their operational effectiveness. Our new report trilogy documents available resources and in-process R&D for all responder disciplines.

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Gunshot Detection System OFA Report

Responders need a portable, intuitive technology that can be set up quickly and alert them of shooting incidents instantaneously and provide them critical information ahead of their on-scene arrival.  DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) funded the research and development of a portable outdoor Gunshot Detection System (GDS) with the intention of improving emergency response time and identifying shooter locations. The GDS consists of Guardian outdoor gunshot detection sensors and Guardian Gateway (GW) and situational awareness (SA) applications.

 

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2023 Update to the Department Policy on Use of Force

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced updates to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Use of Force Policy as required by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety to meet or exceed the Department of Justice guidance on use of force. This policy was crafted as a result of discussions with stakeholders across the Department as well as major national labor organizations to further refine processes to ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel and the communities we serve. This is the first update of the Department’s Use of Force policies since 2018.

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DHS Honors Fallen Law Enforcement During National Police Week 2022

During National Police Week, DHS honored law enforcement officers who served our communities and country.

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SIMEX

Simulation Experiment (SIMEX) is an immersive virtual reality environment that allows real operators (e.g., police officers, mental health professionals, subjects, etc.) to interact within a representative environment to explore the interactions between people and technology.

 

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SIMEX Resources

In April 2021 HSSEDI conducted the Law Enforcement Use of Force SIMEX for the DHS Office for State and Local Law Enforcement to explore the factors and scenarios that contribute to escalating use of force.

 

 

 

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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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Honoring Our Law Enforcement Colleagues During National Police Week

S&T is taking the lead in studying high-stress law enforcement interactions with the aim of developing best practices.