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2023 Update to the Department Policy on Use of Force

Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Use of Force Policy as required by executive policy to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety to meet or exceed the Department of Justice guidance on use of force. 

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Department of Homeland Security Fusion Center Engagement and Information Sharing Strategy for 2022–2026

The Department's Fusion Center Engagement and Information Sharing Strategy document outlines a multi-year commitment to supporting our law enforcement and homeland security partners in states and cities nationwide, and describes how DHS enables information sharing vital to fusion centers’ missions and our national security.

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iTAK Now Available on App Store

The iTAK app is a geospatial mapping tool that first responders can use to see each other’s locations, and communicate and coordinate better.

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Feature Article: Empowering Bomb Squads with DIY Innovations

S&T’s REDOPS program focuses on scientific solutions for our nation’s bomb squads—including technologies they design themselves.

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SIMEX

Simulation Experiment (SIMEX) is an immersive virtual reality environment that allows real operators (e.g., police officers, mental health professionals, subjects, etc.) to interact within a representative environment to explore the interactions between people and technology.

 

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SIMEX Resources

In April 2021 HSSEDI conducted the Law Enforcement Use of Force SIMEX for the DHS Office for State and Local Law Enforcement to explore the factors and scenarios that contribute to escalating use of force.

 

 

 

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Who We Are

The ​​​​Federal Protective Service (FPS) ensures safe and secure working environments for federal workers and visitors in approximately 8,500 federal facilities nationwide.

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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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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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News Release: S&T Seeks Information on Body Cameras with Automatic Activation

DHS S&T released a RFI seeking information on commercially available body cameras that feature the ability to automatically begin recording based on sensors triggered by surrounding events.