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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Emergency Services Sector Continuity Planning Suite
The Emergency Services Sector Continuity Planning Suite (ESS CPS) provides a centralized collection of existing guidance, processes, products, tools, and best practices to support the development and maturation of continuity planning for the first responder community. The ESS CPS was created through a partnership of the Emergency Services Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA) and Sector Coordinating Council (SCC). First responders can use the ESS CPS as it suits their organization to evaluate and improve their continuity capability and enhance their preparedness for emergencies.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, ResilienceResource Type:Educational ResourcesTopic:Critical Infrastructure, Strengthen National ResilienceLast Updated: -
Emergency Services Sector Cybersecurity Initiative
The Emergency Services Sector Cybersecurity Initiative is an ongoing effort to enable the Emergency Services Sector (ESS) to better understand and manage cyber risks and to coordinate the sharing of cyber information and tools between subject matter experts (both inside and outside the federal government) and the ESS disciplines.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, ResilienceResource Type:Educational Resources, Programs or ServicesTopic:Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Emergency Communications, Strengthen National ResilienceLast Updated: -
C-IED Technical Assistance Program
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) strategically guides comprehensive Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incident risk management and provides preparedness assistance. The TAP increases preparedness capabilities across partner jurisdictions through a deliberate, synchronized, and efficient process to reduce risk to the Nation’s critical infrastructure and communities.
Audience:State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Resilience, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Assessments, Technical AssistanceTopic:Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Explosive Blast Modeling Assessment
Explosive Blast Modeling (EBM) Program uses current blast modeling technologies and tools to provide a physics-based, 3D-model used for anti-terrorism and public safety against Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks. Assessments can be conducted on existing critical infrastructure facilities or open-air special events such as parades, concerts, or other large gatherings. These assessments help identify and visualize gaps in the existing access controls and allowable standoff at venues, critical infrastructure facilities, and special events.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Resilience, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:AssessmentsTopic:Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Office for Bombing Prevention Training
The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) develops and delivers a diverse curriculum of counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) and risk mitigation training designed to build C-IED core capabilities and enhance awareness of terrorist threats. Training is offered across multiple platforms to meet stakeholder needs. This includes traditional classroom settings led by subject matter experts at your location, online training with live instructors and independent study options.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Training or ExercisesTopic:Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Suspicious Activity and Items
Office for Bombing Prevention products, videos and training designed to provide information on how to recognize unusual behaviors and suspicious items associated with improvised explosive devices.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Educational Resources, Training or ExercisesTopic:Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
IED Awareness
Office for Bombing Prevention products, videos and training designed to provide general improvised explosive device (IED) information.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Educational Resources, Training or ExercisesTopic:Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Bomb Threats
Office for Bombing Prevention products, videos and training designed to provide insight on how to plan for, assess and respond to bomb threats.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Educational Resources, Training or ExercisesTopic:Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Micro Training Videos
Office for Bombing Prevention's short instructional videos that communicate the threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), explain Counter-IED concepts, demonstrate bombing prevention procedures, and identifying suspicious activity.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Educational Resources, Training or ExercisesTopic:Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: -
Introduction to Bomb Threat Management Course (AWR-939)
The Introduction to Bomb Threat Management Course provides an overview of domestic bomb threat data including the delivery, recipients, and impact of bomb threats historically and today. Serves as a blueprint to gain understanding of the process and goals of bomb threat management including assessing and responding to bomb threats to mitigate financial and psychological repercussions to communities.
Audience:Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law EnforcementMission Area:Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security ThreatsResource Type:Training or ExercisesTopic:Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism PreventionLast Updated: