The Publication Library contains guidance and policy papers, reports, strategies, program regulations, guidelines, brochures and more.
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DHS Equity Action Plan
DHS announced the release of its DHS Equity Action Plan, which identifies seven focus areas to comprehensively advance equity across the Department.
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DHS Integrated Strategy
DHS has published the March 2022 Integrated Strategy for High-Risk Management (Integrated Strategy). The Integrated Strategy provides an overview of progress made to address the Strengthening Department of Homeland Security Management Functions area on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High-Risk List.
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DHS Space Policy
Within the homeland security enterprise, space-based systems play a critical role in securing the homeland as DHS components and partners rely heavily on space systems to provide information and communications necessary for mission success. The DHS Space Policy guides component efforts internally and across the homeland security enterprise.
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Decontamination of SARS-CoV-2 on filtering face piece respirators with VPHP
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, N95 filtering face piece respirators (FFRs) were in short supply or not available. As a result, decontamination for reuse was authorized to deal with the temporary shortages under Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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DHS, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Small Business Outreach Events
Here, you will find PDF documents related to announcements, outreach events, or programs sponsored by the OSDBU.
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S&T Biometrics and Identity Management Fact Sheet
The Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T's) biometrics screening activities include engagement with mission stakeholders, analysis of port of entry operations, identifying critical and emerging needs, and developing transformational concepts of operation to address the operational requirements of Department of Homeland Security components.
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Explosives Threat Detection Fact Sheet
After the destruction of Pan American World Airways Flight 103 in 1988, the government established the Commercial Aircraft Vulnerability and Mitigation (CAVM) program to address terrorist-based internal aircraft explosive threats. In 2006, the program transferred to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), with program execution supported by subject matter experts from S&T’s Transportation Security Laboratory.
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S&T Physical Security Fact Sheet
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is developing a layered and integrated capability to detect potential threat items at the speed of the traveling public.
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Annual Employee Survey
The Department of Homeland Security Annual Employee Surveys (AES) are conducted to collect data on Department employees' perceptions of the DHS workforce.
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Effects of Heat and Acclimatization on the Capability of Detection Canines
This guide for canine handlers contains cutting-edge research on the effects of temperature, humidity, and “warm-up periods” on the detection capabilities of working canines.