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  • Information Bulletin No. 497 - Operational Overtime

    Through Information Bulletin (IB) 497, published on October 23, 2023, DHS provided additional clarity on the Operational Overtime requirements for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). Specifically, this IB provides applicants and recipients further guidance on when State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds may be used to support select operational expenses associated with increased security measures in authorized categories, when post-incident operational overtime requests will be considered, and factors to consider if planning to request post-incident operational overtime requests.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources, Grant Funding Opportunities
    Topic:
    Incident Response, Physical Security, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • Information Bulletin No. 485 - LETPA Funding

    Through Information Bulletin 485, published on April 23, 2023, DHS provided additional guidance to Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) applicants and recipients on the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activity (LETPA) expenses, best practices for submitting investment justifications for LETPA, and information on how to distinguish LETPA from other activities.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources, Grant Funding Opportunities
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), Critical Infrastructure, Emergency Communications, Intel and Information Sharing, Physical Security, Prevent and Disrupt Nation State Threats, Protect Designated Individuals, Facilities, and Events, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • LETPA Resource Guide

    The Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Resource Guide, developed by FEMA and OSLLE, is meant to assist Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) recipients and subrecipients in meeting the LETPA statutory and policy requirements, leading to increased compliance.  It provides information on eligible activities, and examples of compliant, non-compliant, and insufficient project submissions. The guide is a supplement to Information Bulletin 485, and a product of OSLLE’s recent and ongoing efforts to enhance compliance with the LETPA requirement.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources, Grant Funding Opportunities
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), Critical Infrastructure, Emergency Communications, Intel and Information Sharing, Physical Security, Prevent and Disrupt Nation State Threats, Protect Designated Individuals, Facilities, and Events, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • Nuclear Detonation Preparedness: Communicating in the Immediate Aftermath

    Risk and crisis communications in addition to protective action messaging, will be among the first emergency response actions taken after a nuclear detonation, and the most lifesaving. This guide contains pre-scripted messages and resources that support the quick provision of safety instructions and improve individual decision-making in the immediate aftermath.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), Emergency Communications, Incident Response, Strengthen National Resilience
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  • National Terrorism Advisory System

    The National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) is designed to communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the American public. All Americans share responsibility for the nation's security, and should always be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist attack in the United States and what they should do. This page contains current NTAS advisories (both Alerts and Bulletins), archived copies of expired advisories, and additional information on the NTAS system.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Intel and Information Sharing, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • Your Safety, Our Priority Campaign

    As co-chair of the Government Services and Facilities Sector, Federal Protective Service's (FPS) Your Safety, Our Priority initiative aims to promote security and resilience through information and resources sharing for state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel, as well as the essential functions they perform. FPS’s goal is to keep people safe, both online and off, by educating and empowering them to prevent these threats through vigilance. This initiative provides information on how to remain vigilant and increase personal safety, in the office, during commutes, on business trips, at home, and more.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Resilience
    Resource Type:
    Campaigns, Educational Resources, Training or Exercises
    Topic:
    Strengthen National Resilience
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  • Countering Illegal Jamming

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) works to combat jamming threats by evaluating the threat, developing and testing mitigation technologies and tactics, working with public safety agencies to update training procedures, and raising awareness of jamming threats and reporting channels. S&T is committed to increasing communications resilience by making first responders safer and more aware of jamming and its potential impact to their communications, safety and ability to execute their mission. This web page has several resources developed to assist public safety agencies in combatting illegal jamming.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Border Security, Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention, Transportation Security, Critical Infrastructure, Emergency Communications, Emerging Technology, Secure Public Gatherings
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  • DHS Prevention Resource Finder

    The Prevention Resource Finder provides tools to help people prepare for and prevent acts of targeted violence like mass shootings, school and campus shootings, workplace violence, and hate crimes. Resources include community support; grant funding opportunities; information-sharing platforms; evidence-based research; bullying, depression, domestic violence, and mental health support; gun safety best practices; and training opportunities for communities to reduce the risk of targeted violence, including hate-based targeted violence.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Border Security, Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Assessments, Educational Resources, Field Support, Grant Funding Opportunities, Operational Support, Programs or Services, Research and Development, Technical Assistance, Training or Exercises
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Physical Security, School Safety, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • Public Safety and Violence Prevention Program

    The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Public Safety and Violence Prevention (PSVP) program conducts research and development studies in support of National and Departmental-objectives in prevention of acts of terrorism and targeted violence. PSVP enhances capabilities of prevention practitioners and local programs by improving field performance through analysis of data and development of capabilities to improve early detection and determine intervention needs earlier in the mobilization process to decrease the likelihood of violence. PSVP focuses on targeted violence and terrorism prevention, human trafficking, and soft target security. PSVP research enables policymakers and operational end-users, such as first responders and local communities, to make informed decisions in policy and practice while providing prevention programs and practitioners with the tools they need.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Border Security, Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources, Programs or Services, Research and Development
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Critical Infrastructure, Emerging Technology, Human Trafficking, Physical Security, School Safety, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention, Victim Services
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  • Performance Assessment of Field-Portable Instruments and Assays for Fentanyl and Fentanyl-Related Compounds

    This project addressed the growing issue with synthetic opioids entering the United States by providing an understanding of the baseline performance of equipment and assays using a wide range of fentanyl-related compounds and mixtures as test samples that reflect real-world mixture compositions seen in seizures. This contributes to the goal of improving the performance of field detection systems that use spectral library matching, colorimetric assays, and immunoassays to identify synthetic opioids. The outcomes of this project benefit first responders and front-line personnel by providing the knowledge needed to adapt and optimize current protocols for existing deployed handheld devices (e.g., combining different technology class detection capabilities when feasible) and to inform future procurements of equipment to improve the safety of both first responders and the public.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Border Security
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources, Research and Development
    Topic:
    Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors
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