Fact Sheets Collection
Short documents with information about a particular issue or topic.
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2018 National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education
Anticipated Host Institution Specifications and LogisticsThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now seeking a partner college or university to serve as the host institution for the 2018 National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education (NTTX) anticipated to be held in October 2018. The final event date will be dependent on the host institution’s schedule and availability.
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A Day in the Life of the Department of Homeland Security
Every day, DHS works with first responders, state, local, tribal and territorial governments, community groups, international partners and the private sector to secure our nation and to counter the evolving threats we face.
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Advanced Multi-purpose Base Ensemble Uniforms for Emergency Responders Fact Sheet
The need for clothing and equipment that provides protection against “all hazards in an unpredictable response environment” was identified in the Project Responder 3 report.
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Air Cargo Program Fact Sheet
Since the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, the TSA must ensure that 100 percent of cargo on all passenger flights in the United States is screened. To assist, the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is characterizing the air cargo environment (cargo, contamination and facilities), assessing new and modified screening systems, and developing new and advanced screening and detection tools and technologies. New technologies must screen more effectively without impacting the efficient flow of air cargo.
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Biological Attack Fact Sheet: Human Pathogens, Biotoxins, and Agricultural Threats
A biological attack is the intentional release of a pathogen (disease causing agent) or biotoxin (poisonous substance produced by a living organism) against humans, plants, or animals. An attack against people could be used to cause illness, death, fear, societal disruption, and economic damage. An attack on agricultural plants and animals would primarily cause economic damage, loss of confidence in the food supply, and possible loss of life.
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Blue Campaign & DHS Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Information Sheet
This information sheet describes human trafficking and outlines how DHS combats the crime.
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Building a Community Resilience A Minneapolis-St. Paul Pilot Program Fact Sheet
Building a Community Resilience A Minneapolis-St. Paul Pilot Program Fact Sheet
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Can Your Response Robot Really Do That? Fact Sheet and Video
When a first response task is too dangerous for humans, due to an ongoing threat, unstable physical surroundings, or other hazardous conditions, robots may provide a mission-capable alternative. Capable robots save lives.
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Checked Baggage Program Fact Sheet and Video
S&T is working on automated high-speed, high-performance checked baggage explosives detection systems for acquisition by the TSA.