Ensuring access to law enforcement tools and products is a cornerstone of the partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and this nation's state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus (SLTTC) law enforcement.
The service, sacrifice, and commitment of law enforcement to the safety and resilience of communities, especially in the face of new and evolving threats, represents the very best of our great nation. The Department of Homeland Security is extraordinarily proud to support and collaborate with law enforcement to help keep communities safe.
DHS is committed to ensuring every law enforcement agency - regardless of size, funding, or resources - has the tools and support necessary to carry out the work that is essential to maintaining our security. This searchable Law Enforcement Resource library highlights many of the Department's resources that are available to you, including training, grant funding opportunities, task forces, research and development, and field support, among others.
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To learn more about the resources, opportunities for collaboration, and support the Department can offer law enforcement, please contact the DHS Office for State and Local Law Enforcement at OSLLE@hq.dhs.gov. Thank you for your continued collaboration, and for your service to our nation.
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Deployed Intelligence Officers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deploys Intelligence Officers to support state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners in advancing the homeland security mission. Intelligence officers are embedded in recognized state and major urban area fusion centers to advance the sharing of threat related information among federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Field SupportTopic:Intel and Information Sharing, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Your Safety, Our Priority Campaign
As co-chair of the Government Services and Facilities Sector, Federal Protective Service's (FPS) Your Safety, Our Priority initiative aims to promote security and resilience through information and resources sharing for state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel, as well as the essential functions they perform. FPS’s goal is to keep people safe, both online and off, by educating and empowering them to prevent these threats through vigilance. This initiative provides information on how to remain vigilant and increase personal safety, in the office, during commutes, on business trips, at home, and more.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:ResilienceResource Type:Campaigns, Educational Resources, Training or ExercisesTopic:Strengthen National ResilienceLast Updated: -
CBRNE Program
The Federal Protective Service responds to credible chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and energetic materials (CBRNE) threats or incidents. The CBRNE Program provides support to incident investigations, threat assessments, emergency operations, and provides evacuation support, mutual aid, and training assistance. The CWMD Office supports Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (FSLTT) partners with funding, equipment and support. This is primarily accomplished through the flagship CBRN programs BioWatch, Securing the Cities, and the Mobile Detection Deployment Program and through the Training and Exercise program.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Assessments, Programs or Services, Technical Assistance, Training or ExercisesTopic:Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE)Last Updated: -
Countering Illegal Jamming
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) works to combat jamming threats by evaluating the threat, developing and testing mitigation technologies and tactics, working with public safety agencies to update training procedures, and raising awareness of jamming threats and reporting channels. S&T is committed to increasing communications resilience by making first responders safer and more aware of jamming and its potential impact to their communications, safety and ability to execute their mission. This web page has several resources developed to assist public safety agencies in combatting illegal jamming.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Border Security, Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Educational ResourcesTopic:Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention, Transportation Security, Critical Infrastructure, Emergency Communications, Emerging Technology, Secure Public GatheringsLast Updated: -
Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program: Approved Grant-Eligible Equipment List
Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP), a voluntary program, allows suppliers to publicly attest to their products' compliance through P25 CAP testing at DHS-recognized laboratories. As proof, suppliers are required to submit Summary Test Report (STR) and Supplier’s Declaration of Compliance (SDOC) documents. These documents are available on the Approved (Grant-Eligible) Equipment page.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical InfrastructureResource Type:Programs or ServicesTopic:Emergency CommunicationsLast Updated: -
DHS Prevention Resource Finder
The Prevention Resource Finder provides tools to help people prepare for and prevent acts of targeted violence like mass shootings, school and campus shootings, workplace violence, and hate crimes. Resources include community support; grant funding opportunities; information-sharing platforms; evidence-based research; bullying, depression, domestic violence, and mental health support; gun safety best practices; and training opportunities for communities to reduce the risk of targeted violence, including hate-based targeted violence.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Border Security, Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Assessments, Educational Resources, Field Support, Grant Funding Opportunities, Operational Support, Programs or Services, Research and Development, Technical Assistance, Training or ExercisesTopic:Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Physical Security, School Safety, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Public Safety and Violence Prevention Program
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Public Safety and Violence Prevention (PSVP) program conducts research and development studies in support of National and Departmental-objectives in prevention of acts of terrorism and targeted violence. PSVP enhances capabilities of prevention practitioners and local programs by improving field performance through analysis of data and development of capabilities to improve early detection and determine intervention needs earlier in the mobilization process to decrease the likelihood of violence. PSVP focuses on targeted violence and terrorism prevention, human trafficking, and soft target security. PSVP research enables policymakers and operational end-users, such as first responders and local communities, to make informed decisions in policy and practice while providing prevention programs and practitioners with the tools they need.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Border Security, Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Educational Resources, Programs or Services, Research and DevelopmentTopic:Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Critical Infrastructure, Emerging Technology, Human Trafficking, Physical Security, School Safety, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention, Victim ServicesLast Updated: -
Performance Assessment of Field-Portable Instruments and Assays for Fentanyl and Fentanyl-Related Compounds
This project addressed the growing issue with synthetic opioids entering the United States by providing an understanding of the baseline performance of equipment and assays using a wide range of fentanyl-related compounds and mixtures as test samples that reflect real-world mixture compositions seen in seizures. This contributes to the goal of improving the performance of field detection systems that use spectral library matching, colorimetric assays, and immunoassays to identify synthetic opioids. The outcomes of this project benefit first responders and front-line personnel by providing the knowledge needed to adapt and optimize current protocols for existing deployed handheld devices (e.g., combining different technology class detection capabilities when feasible) and to inform future procurements of equipment to improve the safety of both first responders and the public.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Border SecurityResource Type:Educational Resources, Research and DevelopmentTopic:Counter TCOs and Other Illicit ActorsLast Updated: -
DHS Technology Clearinghouse
The DHS Technology Clearinghouse is a resource for the entire homeland security community that allows users to search, discover, and access the latest outcomes of cutting-edge research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities. The Technology Clearinghouse makes curated homeland security technology information available to improve decision making for research and development, procurement, policy, and deployment of innovation technology solutions. This access to innovative technology solutions helps save money, time, and lives and leads to more resilient communities.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Border Security, Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Educational Resources, Programs or Services, Research and DevelopmentTopic:Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Critical Infrastructure, Emerging Technology, Human Trafficking, Physical Security, Protect Designated Individuals, Facilities, and Events, School Safety, Secure and Manage Air, Land, and Maritime Borders, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Urban Operational Experimentation: Technologies that Address First Responder Priorities
Urban OpEx is marked by a weeklong series of experiments showcasing technologies of interest to the public safety community. Technologies have included UAS and robotics, incident management platforms, and deployable communications, among others. Through iterative demonstrations and operational exercises, Urban OpEx allows for collaboration between the technology development and public safety communities, enabling real-time problem solving and valuable end-user feedback for technology developers to enhance their products for operational deployment. During Urban OpEx 2022, technologies were placed into the hands of first responders to explore each one’s features, functions, and capabilities, and give end-user feedback to the developers behind these tools. This feedback is published in a series of reports to assist federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial first responders in making informed acquisition decisions for fielding new technologies.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Border Security, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Educational Resources, Research and DevelopmentTopic:Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), Counter TCOs and Other Illicit Actors, Critical Infrastructure, Emerging Technology, Physical Security, Protect Designated Individuals, Facilities, and Events, School Safety, Secure and Manage Air, Land, and Maritime Borders, Secure Public Gatherings, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: