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  • Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program: Approved Grant-Eligible Equipment List

    Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP), a voluntary program, allows suppliers to publicly attest to their products' compliance through P25 CAP testing at DHS-recognized laboratories. As proof, suppliers are required to submit Summary Test Report (STR) and Supplier’s Declaration of Compliance (SDOC) documents. These documents are available on the Approved (Grant-Eligible) Equipment page.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
    Resource Type:
    Programs or Services
    Topic:
    Emergency Communications
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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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  • DHS Technology Clearinghouse

    The DHS Technology Clearinghouse is a resource for the entire homeland security community that allows users to search, discover, and access the latest outcomes of cutting-edge research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities. The Technology Clearinghouse makes curated homeland security technology information available to improve decision making for research and development, procurement, policy, and deployment of innovation technology solutions. This access to innovative technology solutions helps save money, time, and lives and leads to more resilient communities.

    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:
    Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Critical Infrastructure, Emerging Technology, Human Trafficking, Physical Security, Protect Designated Individuals, Facilities, and Events, School Safety, Secure and Manage Air, Land, and Maritime Borders, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program

    The System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program is managed by S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) and provides information on commercially available equipment to assist law enforcement with making informed purchasing decisions. Known as “Consumer Reports for First Responders,” SAVER reports on available technologies and how they perform under realistic conditions. SAVER has published law enforcement-related reports on Augmented and Virtual Reality Training Systems, Body Cameras, Body Armor for Women, Blue List Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), CBRNE Detection Payload on Unmanned Systems, Crowd Analysis Technologies, Indoor Position and Location Tracking in Three Dimensions, Handheld Language Translators, Laser Eyewear, Night Vison Devices, RFID Evidence Management, Tactical Eyewear, Vehicle Tracking Technology, Walk-through Screening for Mass Casualty Threats, and Wireless Surveillance Cameras. Search and download reports from the SAVER Library Website.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Border Security, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Programs or Services, Research and Development
    Topic:
    Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Critical Infrastructure, Emergency Communications, Physical Security, Secure Public Gatherings, Transportation Security
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  • Mobile Detection Deployment Program

    The mission of the CWMD's Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP) is to enhance the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection, identification, interdiction, and reporting capabilities of domestic law enforcement and other public safety agencies at all levels. It is a national CBRN support capability that deploys CBRN detection equipment and technical support personnel that can be integrated into planned and emergency CBRN detection operations and utilized to augment existing stakeholder capabilities in parallel with their anti- and counter-terrorism security plans, tactics, and procedures. MDDP’s emphasis is to support CBRN detection activities along threat pathways to bolster public safety agency detection posture and support threat deterrence. For more information or to request MDDP support, contact: CWMD_MDDU_Request@hq.dhs.gov.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Programs or Services, Technical Assistance
    Topic:
    Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE)
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  • ChemPREP Program

    CWMD’s program to partner with SLTT stakeholders to examine each local jurisdiction's unique chemical threats and vulnerabilities; assess their ability to respond and recommend actions to enhance their readiness; and connect the jurisdiction with other federal resources to improve coordination and overall preparedness. For more information contact ChemDefense@hq.dhs.gov.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Assessments, Programs or Services
    Topic:
    Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE)
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  • BioWatch

     BioWatch is a federally funded and managed, locally operated, biodetection program that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of the year. BioWatch is present in more than 30 U.S. metropolitan areas and provides early warning of a bioterrorism attack so that response activities can be initiated and lives can be saved. BioWatch monitors the air for biological agents likely to be used in a bioterrorism attack. If a detection occurs, officials use the information to coordinate an emergency response. BioWatch jurisdictions and federal agencies work together to ensure the overall resilience of the program. To learn more about BioWatch, please contact CWMD@hq.dhs.gov.

    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, Programs or Services
    Topic:
    Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE)
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  • Securing the Cities Program

    The Securing the Cities program seeks to enhance the ability of the United States to detect and prevent terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials that pose a high risk to homeland security in high-risk urban areas. To learn more about the STC, please contact CWMD@hq.dhs.gov.

    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, Programs or Services
    Topic:
    Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE)
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  • Common Operating Picture

    The DHS Common Operating Picture (COP) Program provides strategic-level situational awareness of incidents and events of interest to the Homeland Security Enterprise. The DHS COP collects, shares, and displays multi-dimensional information to facilitate collaborative planning and support prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery missions.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Border Security, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Programs or Services
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Critical Infrastructure, Intel and Information Sharing, Physical Security, Protect Designated Individuals, Facilities, and Events, School Safety, Secure and Manage Air, Land, and Maritime Borders, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention, Transportation Security
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