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Publications Library

The Publication Library contains guidance and policy papers, reports, strategies, program regulations, guidelines, brochures and more.

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  • EMOTR Landscape Assessment

    As part of the Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research (EMOTR) effort, sponsored by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory conducted an emergency management (EM) research and development landscape assessment to identify existing research and relevant enabling technologies in various EM-related themes and stages of maturity. The literature review included publicly available research papers and open-source material from identified U.S. academic institutions, national laboratories, and other research centers. This is a summary report of peer-reviewed research in emergency management from 2018-2023. For more information, please reach out to first.responder@hq.dhs.gov.

  • E2C2 Echo

    The E2C2 Echo is a quarterly newsletter that shares information about export regulations changes, enforcement actions, and best practices to improve awareness and cooperation in safeguarding national security through effective export control measures.

  • Draft DHS Environmental Justice Strategic Plan

    Executive Order 14096, "Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All," signed on April 21, 2023, calls on federal agencies to develop or revise their Environmental Justice Strategic Plans. 

  • High-Volume Sampling Front-End Collection and Thermal Extraction Device

    High-volume collection and rapid sample preparation for thermal desorption gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis.

  • Master Question List for Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Typhimurium

    The following Master Question List was developed by DHS S&T to provide government decision makers with up-to-date information that will enable them to appropriately respond to outbreaks of Salmonella.

  • Pumice Residual-Odor Material Non-Detonable Canine Motivation Aids

    A process to create disposable scent training aids by trapping explosive vapor molecules in pumice.

  • World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Shareable Graphics

    Join Blue Campaign in raising awareness of human trafficking this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) on July 30.

  • Guidance for Using Standards When Selecting and Purchasing Responder Equipment

    This document provides guidance related to the use of standards when selecting and purchasing protective and operational equipment for public safety organizations, including law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and emergency medical service agencies. SAVER publications oftentimes contain a list and description of standards relevant to an equipment type. This document informs readers on what standards are, why they are important, how to verify standards are met, and how to include requirements for use of standards in procurement efforts. 

  • In-Situ Explosion Shockwave Sensor

    An impact sensor device and method to measure multiple explosion reaction zone data points in real-time during live explosive testing experiments.

  • Modular System and Apparatus for Treating Wounds

    Pneumatically controlled advanced tourniquet system for mass casualty triage

Last Updated: 01/28/2022