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Protecting and Preparing the Homeland Against Threats of Electromagnetic Pulse and Geomagnetic Disturbances
Extreme electromagnetic incidents caused by an intentional electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack or a naturally occurring geomagnetic disturbance (GMD, also referred to as "space weather") could damage significant portions of the Nation's critical infrastructure, including the electrical grid, communications equipment, water and wastewater systems, and transportation modes.
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DHS/USCIS/PIA-074 IMPACT
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) developed IMPACT, a secure web-based system, to alleviate the need for USCIS adjudicators to perform manual system comparisons when adjudicating an immigration benefit request. IMPACT will perform requisite DHS and USCIS system checks to move a case from one status in an adjudication queue to another.
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DHS/ALL/PIA-070 DHS Suspension and Debarment Case Management System (SDCMS)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Suspension and Debarment Case Management System (SDCMS) is a secure, web-based workflow management system maintained by the Office of the Under Secretary for Management (USM) in support of the DHS suspension and debarment process. The purpose of SDCMS is to provide an automated mechanism for managing and reporting on all suspension and debarment activities from receipt of referral through the expiration date of the suspension or debarment period.
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Procurement
On this page, find resources related to contracting and doing business with the Department of Homeland Security.
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DHS/ALL/PIA-069 DHS Surveys, Interviews, and Focus Groups
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its Components periodically solicit voluntary feedback from its employees, contractors, external stakeholders, and the general public through the use of surveys, interviews, and focus groups (hereinafter referred to as customer research) to improve DHS services and operations. Individuals who provide information during customer research do so voluntarily with the understanding that their responses will be kept confidential.
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Expert Recommendations Memo for Onsite Investigation at Contra Costa Jail West County Detention Facility in Richmond, California
CRCL conducted an investigation into conditions of detention for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees at the Contra Costa County Jail’s West County Detention Facility in Richmond, California. CRCL’s onsite investigation occurred June 12-14, 2018, and was in response to allegations received alleging civil rights and civil liberties violations of general conditions of detention and inadequate medical care of detainees at the facility.
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S&T JRII - Test Report
This test report summarizes the findings from JRII conducted at WDTC, U.S. Army DPG, Utah, from August 2015 through September 2016
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S&T P25 CAP Compliance: What Should It Mean to You
P25 terminology can vary among manufacturers, which can be confusing and misleading. This short guide explains the different terms along with the entities involved.
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S&T Multifunctional Textiles for Advanced Personal Protective Equipment Report
First responders commonly enter situations with unknown threats wearing only duty uniforms. These uniforms offer little to no protection against atypical threats, causing the first responders to be exposed to unnecessary hazards. Multi-threat Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first responders, capable of withstanding chemical/biological, fire, stab and blast hazards, either do not exist in one garment or are bulky and unable to be worn at all times.
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NCSAM Resources
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a time to focus on how cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that affects all Americans. NCSAM is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its public and private partners, including the National Cyber Security Alliance, to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and individual cyber hygiene.