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Science and Technology FOIA Library

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documents pertaining to the Science and Technology Directorate.

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S&T NGFR Fact Sheet

NGFR is a five-year program that began in January 2015 but is part of a longer-term Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) commitment to envision and assist the responder of the future. From developing program requirements to testing prototypes, NGFR will continually engage first responders for input and feedback. NGFR’s cutting-edge technologies will improve emergency response time and accelerate decision-making, which means more lives can be saved.

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Apex Screening at Speed

The Screening at Speed (SaS) Program is pursuing transformative R&D activities that support a future vision for increasing security effectiveness while dramatically reducing wait times and improving the passenger experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for The America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act and DHS Prize Authority

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Written testimony of S&T for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies hearing titled “Emerging Threats and Technologies to Protect the Homeland”

U.S. DHS NPPD Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity Dr. Phyllis Schneck addresses NPPD’s efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure security. Authored in 2015.

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2012 Snapshot Archives

The following snapshots were posted before January 1, 2013.

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2011 Snapshot Archives

The following snapshots were posted before January 1, 2012.

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2010 Snapshot Archives

The following snapshots were posted before January 1, 2011.

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2009 Snapshot Archives

The following snapshots were posted before January 1, 2010.

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2008 Snapshot Archives

The following snapshots were posted before January 1, 2009.