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DHS Science and Technology Directorate
Government Administration
DC, Washington 16,598 followers
About us
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) serves as the research and development arm of the Department of Homeland Security. We help improve security across the nation by developing innovative technology, knowledge products, methods, and solutions to address the critical needs of the Homeland Security Enterprise. A large part of our mission is finding solutions to better enable and protect the men and women charged with securing our communities and critical infrastructure, including first responders, Border Patrol agents, Transportation Security Officers, cybersecurity professionals, and more. Our responsibilities are wide-ranging, focusing on all aspects of the nation’s security to include first responders, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, community resilience, ports of entry, and chemical/biological threats. We achieve our mission by partnering with the private sector, academia, and other government organizations to develop new technology capabilities and transition them to market. Our dedicated staff embody our commitment of mobilizing innovation to secure our world. Linking to external third party websites does not constitute endorsement of products, information or services contained therein. Visit www.dhs.gov/comment-policy to view the Moderation and Comment Policy associated with S&T's use of third party social media sites.
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http://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology
External link for DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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- Government Administration
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- DC, Washington
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- Government Agency
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- Research and development, Technology transition, First responders, Cybersecurity, Borders and maritime security, Chemicals and biologics, Explosives, Standards, and Testing and evaluation
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Updates
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In October, we tested a novel fentanyl detector at CBP’s Mariposa Port of Entry – one of the nation’s busiest (and loudest)! 🎧 Listen to S&T’s latest #TechSpeak mini episode #CaptureVariousFormsofFentanyl to hear S&T subject matter experts talk about how this new tech will improve screening for illicit drugs. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egcVQqc9
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When emergency managers receive real-time information during disasters, that could lead to more lives saved. Read about S&T’s Community Lifeline Status System tool designed to take the uncertainty out of determining disaster impact. https://lnkd.in/eBH5zMHi
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S&T is committed to developing data-driven tools that will be key to the continued success of modern law enforcement. The fusion of data and criminal investigations represents a promising future where crimes are solved more efficiently, communities are safer, and law enforcement organizations are better equipped to combat criminal activity. Read an update on how S&T is arming investigators with innovative tools to combat transnational crime: https://lnkd.in/evx4diTn
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S&T does the science to protect our nation’s farms and livestock against the threat of high consequence diseases, thus ensuring deadly pathogens don’t damage key agricultural industries. Read more about our contributions to agriculture safety. https://lnkd.in/eiE8dujy #NationalAgriculture #AgDay #AgWeek
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S&T collaborated with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory on an extensive technology assessment to find suitable plant disease detection systems for further development and future deployment. Read about the results and current work: https://lnkd.in/eiDYF8J6 #NationalAgriculture #AgWeek
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S&T recently completed Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) testing in the National Capital Region to assess current capabilities and identify any potential gaps in existing technologies. Exercises like this ensure that cutting-edge technologies meet the needs of our frontline operators so they can be ready at a moment’s notice. This test is part of #DHS’ ongoing efforts to enhance national security by evaluating C-UAS technologies against simulated threats. S&T and its counterparts across DHS and the federal government provide and deploy C-UAS support to large scale events such as the Super Bowl, Inauguration, and other high-risk events where an adversary could try to exploit a weakness. Find out more about S&T’s C-UAS program: https://lnkd.in/gQHuE_7X
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S&T’s International Cooperative Programs Office and Office of National Laboratories facilitate unique partnerships for science and technology solutions to protect our nation's agriculture or help it recover from a livestock disease outbreak. As we honor #NationalAgDay, discover some of S&T’s agricultural achievements: https://lnkd.in/eiE8dujy #AgDay25 #NationalAgriculture #AgDay #AgWeek #NationalAgDay
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S&T recently conducted an exercise to test and validate a new tool – the Community Lifeline Status System (CLSS). CLSS capabilities include sending and receiving lifeline impact assessments between agencies in affected areas during disaster. To ensure readiness for our upcoming nationwide launch of the CLSS crisis assessment tool, S&T and partners from the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) and Virginia Department of Emergency Management with assistance from the Central United States Earthquake Consortium conducted a simulated exercise to test the CLSS platform. Read about the exercise: https://lnkd.in/eBH5zMHi
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📢 ALERT – from March 10-15, S&T will conduct Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) testing in the National Capital Region. https://lnkd.in/ecKHVyNX This test is part of DHS’ ongoing efforts to enhance national security by evaluating C-UAS technologies against simulated threats. During the exercise, multiple short-duration drone flights will be launched from designated sites to assess C-UAS technology capabilities. **Please note that these tests are closed to press and not open for media coverage.