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S&T Seeks Information on Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released a request for information (RFI) about commercially available self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to meet the needs of emergency responders.

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S&T Seeks to Test Innovative First Responder Technologies at Urban OpEx 2022

DHS S&T released an RFI seeking new and emerging technologies that first responders can experiment with and test in a realistic, urban setting at Urban OpEx 2022.

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DHS S&T and Israeli Partners Announce Call for Proposals for Advanced Technologies in Homeland Security

The Israel – U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Homeland Security (HLS) program announced the 2022 Call for Proposals seeking collaborative projects between U.S. and Israeli entities to develop advanced solutions for mission-critical homeland security needs with the potential to enhance safety and security around the globe.

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S&T JamX 22: Counter-Jamming Event Factsheet

JamX 22 continues S&T's work and findings from the 2016 and 2017 First Responder Electronic Jamming Exercises. Results from JamX 22 will help improve resilient communications training.

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ST-Radiological Data Quality Assessment Toolkit

To help assure data quality in the aftermath of a radiological or nuclear incident, S&T’s NUSTL in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is developing a set of manuals, quick reference guides, spreadsheets, checklists, and other tools and technical guidance.

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S&T-Wide-Area Background Radiation Survey

S&T’s NUSTL, in conjunction with DOE National Nuclear Security Administration and several DOE national laboratories, is developing a set of processes and procedures that will make it easier to plan and perform wide-area background radiation surveys. 

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S&T Seeks Mobile Radiation Detection Systems

S&T released an RFI seeking commercially available mobile radiation detection systems to aid emergency responders on a broad spectrum of radiation detection missions.

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What We Learned in 2021: A Year in Review

The following is just a sampling of the types of work S&T does, and of our successes in 2021.

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Providing Police Backup Through Science and Technology

S&T is proud to serve the men and women sworn to protect all of us. The following is a select sampling of programs showcasing our work in support of law enforcement.

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S&T Preparing for Rad Incident Recovery Fact Sheet

Following a radiological incident – such as a radiological dispersal device (RDD) detonation – community leaders would face many challenges, from determining the boundaries of potential radioactive contamination spread to restoring public access to those areas.