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Responder News: Understanding Body Armor Basics Could Save Your Life
Officers who become engaged in a deadly assault situation are more likely to survive if they are wearing body armor. Nearly 3,500 officers can attest to the life-saving qualities of their body armor.
Responder News: Report Highlights In-Building LTE Communications for Public Safety
Innovative national telecommunications and information administration research helps emergency responders better communicate while indoors.
S&T Awards $1.7M to McLean Va Company for Research
The Broad Agency Announcement HSHQDC-14-R-B0015 by the DHS S&Tl Cyber Security Division awarded the $1.7 million contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation from McLean, Virginia to work on mobile security research in device instrumentation.
S&T Awards Hartford Conn Company $790K for Research
The Broad Agency Announcement HSHQDC-14-R-B0015 by DHS S&T Cyber Security Division awarded the contract to United Technologies Researcher Center (UTRC) located in East Hartford, Connecticut, to work on mobile security research in device instrumentation.
S&T Awards $2.2M to Malibu Calif Company
A $2.2 million contract award, as a result of Broad Agency Announcement HSHQDC-14-R-B0015 by DHS S&T's Cyber Security Division, was made to HRL Laboratories, LLC from Malibu, California to work on mobile security research in mobile device instrumentation.
DHS S&T licenses RIC-M
DHS S&T today announced that it has licensed the Radio Internet-Protocol Communications Module to two commercial partners: Christine Wireless, Inc. and Avtec Inc.
Linking requirements with capabilities
Taking place over three days in locations throughout the City, the OpEx provided area first responders the opportunity to experiment with new and emerging technologies in realistic, urban scenarios.
Responder News: Smart Purchasing for First Responders
Innovative Ways First Responders Can Purchase Tools and Technology.
DHS S&T Awards $1.2M to Rockville Company
DHS S&T today announced a $1.2 million cybersecurity Mobile Technology Security research and development award that will help secure mobile devices for the federal government.
Spotlight Soheila Ajabshir
Meet Soheila Ajabshir, GIS Systems analyst and programmer with the Miami-Dade County Information Technology Department, and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group.
RecX Named Gamechanger
I can think of no higher honor for people in the research and development community than to be recognized by the people who may ultimately use what we develop. Especially when those people refer to you as a “game changer,” meaning you are unique and innovative, and you can make a great difference.
Responder News: FBI Releases Video on how to Be Prepared for an Active Shooter Event
How can you be prepared in the event of an active shooter scenario? A new FBI training video offers vital lessons to help you formulate your emergency plan.
Responder News: An Overview of FirstNet and NG9-1-1
A new report describes the symbiotic relationship between two next-generation communications technologies.
DHS S&T Awards $2.9 Million for Mobile App Security Research
S&T announces a $2.9M cybersecurity mobile app security research and development (R&D) award. Northern Virginia-based small business, Kryptowire, was awarded a 30 month contract through S&T’s Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) and will begin work on August 1, 2015.
Unity Of Effort
On July 14, I joined other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leaders to testify before Congress about how we can strengthen our departmental Unity of Effort with regards to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) threats to our nation.
DHS S&T Applies Mobile App Archiving Technology to Copyright Infringement
Today, DHS S&T announced that their mobile apps archiving technology has expanded the capability to track copyright infringement in mobile apps across iTunes, Windows Phone Store, Google Play, Amazon, and third party mobile app markets like Baidu and Cydia.
S&T Transitions 3rd cybersecurity technology
DHS S&T today announced third cybersecurity technology, Network Mapping System (NeMS), has been licensed for commercialization.
Responder News: DHS Recommends Steps to Save Lives
Recently, the DHS Office of Health Affairs (OHA) released a report with guidance for first responders on how to integrate response protocols from the U.S. military into civilian first responder scenarios. The guidance focused primarily on lessons learned from treating military injuries due to improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and active shooter events.
Striving to Build Resilient Communities
Resilient Communities is an S&T visionary goal that strives for a future wherein critical infrastructure will be designed, built, and maintained to withstand naturally occurring and man-made disasters.
Responder News: Project Roundup June 2015
The Department Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) regularly posts a roundup of key updates from projects currently in the development stages in S&T's First Responders Group (FRG). This article outlines FRG's accomplishments in June 2015.
First Responder Resource Group: Key to Driving Innovation for the First Responder Community
S&T brings together responders from across the nation to identify current technology gaps, assist in requirements gathering for new product and technology ideas, and participate in testing and evaluation as technologies transition from the development cycle to commercialization.
Responder News: Firework Safety Risks Reminder
Independence Day often involves hot summer weather, traffic delays, and fireworks. While fireworks often enhance our holiday celebration, it is important to remember that they can cause serious injury to both people and property.
Responder Spotlight: Dave Saitta
Meet Dave Saitta, Calumet City (Illinois) Fire Department Lieutenant and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group (FRRG).