Preparedness for Chemical Hazards During Hurricane Season
DHS S&T provides technical assistance to keep communities safe from chemical hazards during severe weather The threat of subsequent hazard chemical releases […] More
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First Responder Showcase Highlights PNNL Opioid Detection Solutions
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Virtual First Responder Capitol Hill Showcase highlighted PNNL work in fentanyl detection standards and […] More
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Fentanyl Detection Standards Updated to Better Protect Frontline Responders
Unknown or unexpected contact with a synthetic opioid such as fentanyl or a related compound presents a significant safety hazard for first […] More
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DHS-Funded App Helps First Responders Quickly Navigate to the Scene
First Responders face challenges when they are called to the scene of an incident. Seconds count, and routing provided by in-vehicle terminals […] More
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DHS S&T LRBAA: Preventing Terrorism, Aviation Screening, Trace Explosives Sampling
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released its annual announcement of the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement this week, outlining […] More
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DHS Awards Contract to Lauretta AI for Airport Self-Screening Security Technology
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) has announced a Phase 1 funding award to Lauretta […] More
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Corner Alliance Awarded $1.5M DHS Contract to Develop First Responder Emergency Alerts Technology
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) today announced the award of $1,542,113 through its Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement […] More
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New Water Cannon Technology a Breakthrough for Bomb Squads
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are a constant and ever-changing threat to the security of our nation. Their extreme destructive potential demands innovative […] More
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Preparing for the Consequences of a Chemical Attack
Is the U.S. ready for a chemical attack on the homeland? With the very real possibility of a chemical attack in public […] More
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Optical Dynamic Detection Provides Better Way to Find Explosive Threats
How do responders determine if an unattended package or bag is harmless or a lethal weapon? The most common way is spectroscopy. […] More