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Security Leaders of Tomorrow
At DHS and S&T, we are in a constant search for the security leaders of tomorrow to safeguard our nation from ever changing threats.
Calling All Startups
If you are a startup with a technology that could be adapted for firefighters, law enforcement or emergency medical technicians, I have an ask and an opportunity for you.
Talk First Response with S&T on Facebook Live!
We often take for granted the simple act of walking into a store and buying the latest technology. First responders, on the other hand, can’t always upgrade their assets so easily.
Electronic Jamming: A Different Kind Of Exercise
As a former first responder, I can tell you that the communication equipment we use is our lifeline and, at times, our only safety net. It is how we connect to our fellow responders and it is how we stay protected at the scene of an incident.
Research and Development is a Team Sport
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson established Integrated Product Teams in August of 2015 to help the department coordinate its research and development and to ensure it invests wisely in technological advancements.
Same Great Info, New Location—The First Responder Page Has Moved
To ensure the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) can connect with our vast audience, we recently merged our FirstResponder.gov page with scitech.dhs.gov. This not only puts all of our information in one place, but also puts our first responder and Homeland Security Enterprise audience one or two clicks away from what they need.
Securing our Country, Protecting its People
As we celebrate our patriotism for our country and the freedoms we enjoy, this is a time to reflect on what is truly important.
The City of the Future is Smart and Resilient
What do you think about smart cities and resilience? I think now is the time to shape the future.
Teamwork for First Responder Technologies
I brought my team to Capitol Hill last week for the First Responder Technology Hill Day where we showed Congressional representatives how we are helping responders across the country.