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S&T Helps to Ensure Safe Travels
Through the Apex Air Entry/Exit Re-engineering (AEER) program, S&T is working hand-in-glove with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on a range of initiatives to transform the international arrivals process at U.S. air ports of entry and support the National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Responder Spotlight: Patricia J. Dukes
I look for opportunities to make my - and other first responders’ - tasks easier, more efficient and technologically advanced.
National Conversation Spurred New Ideas and Recommendations
The National Conversation on Homeland Security Technology–an S&T stakeholder engagement initiative intended to foster exchange on homeland security solutions and research and development–recently wrapped up two dialogues: Enable the Decision Maker: Actionable Information at the Speed of Thought and Screening at Speed: Ensuring that Security Matches the Pace of Life.
Responder News: Forum Fosters Global Collaboration
Government representatives from several nations will launch the Forum at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference on October 23-27 in Chicago, Illinois.
Responder News: NUSTL Gross Decontamination App for Responders Developed Through Partnerships
The Gross Decontamination Application Project is a joint effort with the EPA to develop an app that will provide first responders, both on- and offline, with reference information and operational guidance on contamination containment, gross decontamination and early phase waste management strategies that are critical in the wake of a radiological incident.
Small Business Expertise Sought to Help Solve Homeland Security Challenges
Beginning December 16, 2015, DHS will accept proposals for its upcoming SBIR Program FY 16.1 joint solicitation which covers 13 technical areas from two DHS organizations, S&T and DNDO.
DHS S&T Releases Innovation Call Aimed at Startups
Awarded through Other Transaction Solicitation HSHQDC-16-R-B0005, the first call for proposals is looking for solutions to improve situational awareness and security measures for protecting Internet of Things (IoT) domains
Responder News: InterAgency Board Issues Guidance on Improving Active Shooter Response
Report informs communities of the value and necessity of developing an integrated response.
S&T Establishes Advisory Panel to Help Ensure Radio Interoperability Among Responders
DHS S&T today announced the membership of its Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) Advisory Panel, to help establish standards for interoperability among digital two-way land mobile radio communications products
S&T Tackles IOT Security
Technology allows us to be increasingly efficient in our everyday lives by integrating more of the speed and connectivity of the Internet into our physical world. Whether it’s a thermostat, an automobile or a medical technology, these devices— and countless others — make up what is known as the Internet of Things (IoT).
DHS S&T Awards $7.8 Million for Cyber Physical System Security Research
DHS S&T $7.8 million for research on technologies to help defend against attacks on cyber physical systems.
Resilient Communities Discussion
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. Throughout this month, S&T has leveraged our Facebook and Twitter accounts to provide updates on the work S&T oversees in support of the nation’s critical infrastructure. If you haven’t seen our video that explains projects that help us “Get Ahead of the Storm,” I encourage you to do so. It’s a fun way to look at some very serious and needed resources.
S&T Supports NYPD Active Shooter Exercise
After months of coordination between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the New York Police Department (NYPD) Counter Terrorism Division, the NYPD conducted an active shooter training exercise on November 22. The exercise not only tested their training and proficiency, but also allowed them to incorporate several commercial technologies that could benefit future emergency situations.
Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I think of all the things we celebrate as a country. And while there are all types of celebrations, the constant is the coming together.
Responder News: Responding to People with Mental Illness
Emergency responders face an increasing number of calls involving people with behavioral and mental health issues. To deal effectively and safely with these individuals, responders must be able to recognize signs of mental distress, apply proven techniques for de-escalating potentially dangerous situations and make appropriate referrals for them to obtain mental health care.
S&T, EPA test radiological tech
As part of our Nation’s efforts, earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demonstrated new technology developments at the Columbus, Ohio, Battelle Memorial Institute facility that will enable more effective radiological decontamination.
NBAF Prize Challenge
On September 30, we launched the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) Think and Do Challenge, our second prize competition under the America COMPETES Act. S&T is challenging thinkers, doers, and entrepreneurs to offer fresh approaches, unique ideas or proven methods to jumpstart the development of an instrument that enhances the NBAF’s role in shaping bio/agro security for the 21st century.
Responder News: Value of IoT in the Federal Mission
Recent panel discussed what “Internet of Things” means for the federal government and how it can add to its mission.
Responder of the Future Dialogue Creates Community and Gathers Ideas
Over the past several months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has led the National Conversation on Homeland Security Technology, a series of online and in-person discussions among responders, operational users, and innovators to generate sustainable homeland security solutions to help keep our communities and those who protect them safe and resilient.
S&T Awards NY Based Consortium $1.8M for Medical Device Cybersecurity Research
DHS S&T awarded $1.8 million to the Medical Device Innovation, Safety and Security Consortium based in the Bronx, New York, for the development of technology that can help defend medical devices from cyberattacks.
S&T Awards KSU $900K for Building Control Cyber Security Research
DHS S&T awarded $900,000 to Kansas State University for the development of technology that can help defend building controls from cyber-attacks.
Responder News: Fall 2015 Project Roundup
Learn what the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s First Responders Group was up to in September and October.
DHS S&T Funded Technology Helps Protect Devices from Cyber Attacks
DHS S&T Funded Technology Helps Protect Devices from Cyber Attacks
HSSSTAC Members Announced
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has announced the appointment of 28 new members to the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC).