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Monday, October 7th, 2013

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Public Private Partnership. The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology branch has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Security Industry Association to bolster the exchange of information among industry, operators and the federal government. “DHS’ commitment to providing state-of-the-art technological capabilities to its operating components and the nation’s first responders require that it maintains awareness of cutting-edge advancements in the electronics industry,” the memorandum says. “As such, DHS will work with SIA to bring together DHS employees, first…

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