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S&T Command System Transitions
DHS S&T today announced the transition of the Next-Generation Incident Command System (NICS), a full-time emergency response capability, to the Worldwide Incident Command Services Corporation (WICS).
S&T, California partner to share public safety info
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on advancing public safety information sharing
Prize Challenge Ending
The challenge ends Thursday, April 2, and I want to take one last opportunity to reach out and encourage participation.
Responder Spotlight: Dr. Carol A. Cunningham
During Women’s History Month, we profile Dr. Carol Cunningham, an exceptional responder, physician, and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group.
Canine Training Aids
Canines trained to sniff out explosives are a crucial line of defense when it comes to protecting our nation. The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Detection Canine Program is conducting independent assessments and developing products to assist canine explosive teams to better accomplish their missions.
Increasing the Speed of Innovation
How do we increase the speed of innovation? How do we get the right tools into the hands of first responders and other homeland security operators faster?
Responder News: CUSEC, NISC and NEMA Partnerships Gain Traction
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has developed a strategic partnership with the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), National Information Sharing Consortium (NISC) and National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) to field test and deploy emerging information exchange tools and mutual aid models for situational awareness and decision support.
Talking about Wearable Tech
S&T is focusing efforts on ensuring that the conversation about first responder preparedness, safety and awareness happens daily across multiple venues, in person and online.
S&T Under Secretary to Speak at SBSW
On March 13, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Science and Technology Dr. Reginald Brothers will deliver opening remarks and participate in a town hall discussion entitled "Saving Lives: Reinventing Government R&D through Wearable Tech" at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival in Austin.
S&T Launches Tech Accelerator
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced its first business accelerator program, EMERGE!, aimed at entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas that address the unique needs of the Homeland Security community and whose wearable technology could be adapted for first responder operations.