Homeland Security Report
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DHS S&T Develops Prototype DNA Store and Match Capability for Biometric Office
TAMPA, Fla.–Looking to meet the requirements of its users, the biometric identity office within the Department of Homeland Security last year awarded the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate to develop […]
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Briefing
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has selected Texas A&M Univ. to lead a new Center of Excellence, the Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense (CBTS), […]
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White House Releases New Cyber Strategy Easing Rules On Offensive Operations
The White House released a new National Cyber Strategy on Sep. 20 easing restrictions on offensive operations and the use of cyber weapons, building on an updated Pentagon plan announced earlier in […]
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Business Opportunities
DHS Issues RFI for Rapid Response Biosurveillance System The Department of Homeland Security Office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, Office of Health Affairs, National Biosurveillance Integration Center has issued […]
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Contract Awards
TSA Awards Leidos $197M Bridge to Continue Support for Checkpoint Screening Equipment After successfully getting the Transportation Security Administration to terminate a potential $578 million contract with Peraton, incumbent contractor […]
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Tech Developments
NYPD Demonstrates FIDO X-3 ETD System The New York City Police Department recently demonstrated its FIDO X-3 explosive trace detection (ETD) system in an event to showcase upgrades funded by […]
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TSA Issues RFP for Next-Generation Checkpoint Baggage Scanners
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this month opened bidding for its next-generation of carry-on baggage scanners that will be used at airport checkpoints with the promise of improving the experience […]
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Acting DHS S&T Chief Reorganizing, Revitalizing Directorate
The Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate within the Department of Homeland Security is transitioning to a new organizational structure that he says will be more transparent for all to see […]
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Briefing
Customs and Border Protection says that for the second time in less than three weeks its use of facial comparison technology at Washington Dulles International Airport has resulted in the […]