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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.