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Feature Article: Plant Disease Detection at the Speed of Commerce

Every year, millions of pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables and animal products enter through U.S. ports of entry, possibly harboring hidden serious threats for our agriculture and national economy.

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PNT Best Practices for Supporting Critical Infrastructure

The nation’s diverse and complex critical infrastructure systems (CI) are vital to maintaining public confidence and the nation’s safety, prosperity, and well-being. Recognizing the widespread adoption of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services in CI sectors, this guide aims to provide CI owners and operators, PNT developers, manufacturers, integrators, test labs, and service providers with tailorable best practices for planning, development, and use of PNT systems and services.

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Maritime and Immigration Security Solutions Division Fact Sheet

The primary focus of the Maritime and Immigration Security Solutions (MISS) Division is to research and develop enterprise-level tools, a centralized framework, and advanced solutions in support of DHS law enforcement, intelligence communities, maritime border security, and Department of Defense partners.

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DHS Agencies Support Super Bowl LIX Security

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to New Orleans to observe DHS security operations for Super Bowl LIX. More that 690 DHS employees are working to protect the estimated 73,000 fans attending the big game.

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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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Biometric Technology Report

Executive order on advancing effective, accountable policing and criminal justice practices to enhance public trust and public safety (EO 14074).

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S&T Updates Master Question List for Synthetic Opioids

DHS S&T released an updated Master Question List (MQL) for Synthetic Opioids. 

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Feature Article: Unmanned Aircraft Systems for First Responders in Rural Environments

S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory tested how UAS systems support first responders in the field.

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PIADC Photo Album

View some of our favorite photos from the past 70 years that capture life at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center.

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FR Protective Gear

S&T plays a pivotal role at the forefront of research, development, testing and evaluation of advanced protective gear to safeguard first responders from potential threats and dangers.