DHS Science and Technology Directorate

The border crossing at San Ysidro, California handles up to 70,000 vehicle passengers a day. New screening tech can help @CBP process them FASTER, detecting contraband and victims of human trafficking without occupants exiting the car. Learn more: bit.ly/4pflsA6

🎬 Month in a Minute is here! From overnight C-UAS exercises in D.C. to FIFA World Cup prep in Seattle, S&T has been busy. See how we’re applying scientific and technical expertise to secure the nation:

S&T continues to evaluate kinetic C-UAS tech to better protect our borders and secure large public events from malicious drone activity. Check out pics from our tests at @npuasts last year: go.dhs.gov/5ZY

S&T works behind the scenes to ensure @DHSgov and public safety officials have the tools + technologies needed to achieve their missions. Check out some of the latest solutions that are helping protect the nation: go.dhs.gov/5Zg

Today we celebrate World Laboratory Day and the incredible work happening across S&T's five in-house laboratories. Learn how our lab staff and facilities provide technical expertise and RDT&E capabilities that keep our nation safe and resilient: go.dhs.gov/4Yp

Deputy Director of S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center Helen Mearns talks about the crucial role CSAC plays in safeguarding the nation from emerging chemical threats in our latest #TechnologicallySpeaking podcast episode. Learn more: go.dhs.gov/5Zi

As ammonia storage becomes more prevalent at U.S. ports, S&T is working closely with our partners to ensure workers and communities are safe from potential chemical releases. Discover more about the ongoing effort to strengthen infrastructure resilience: go.dhs.gov/iaF

Resilient communications save lives: S&T is connecting operators in remote areas, enabling multi-agency response, & maintaining connectivity when jammed. Read more: go.dhs.gov/iaz

❌ Leave your drone at home. ❌ World Cup venues and fan festivals are No Drone Zones. Flying drones near stadiums is illegal and dangerous. Violators will be prosecuted and penalties are severe. Safety is our goal. Every fan, every match. A massive multi-layered security plan that includes advanced anti-drone technology is in place to protect fans. faa.gov/fifaworldcup20…

S&T’s podcast returns! Season 6 of Technologically Speaking will drop soon, so make sure you’re subscribed on Apple Podcasts or YouTube. go.dhs.gov/ZdF

Strengthening maritime border security, one stopped vessel at a time. Testing is underway of new contactless tech that can stop jet skis in the water, supporting @USCG interdiction efforts along maritime borders. Details: go.dhs.gov/iEo

Our national laboratories coordinate with @ENERGY labs to test and develop solutions that protect America from emerging chemical threats. Discover some of the latest advances in chemical detection and protection: go.dhs.gov/iz9

S&T and @USCG are testing a new mass rescue device for offshore emergencies. Discover how this innovative solution could help save lives during large-scale disasters at sea: go.dhs.gov/izy

It’s almost time for Technologically Speaking season 6! Check out previous episodes of the podcast and subscribe to get the latest updates as soon as they’re released. go.dhs.gov/ZdF

S&T has partnered with industry to address a @USCG capability gap for mass rescue operations at sea that are outside the standard response perimeter. Learn how this new device can help save lives if there is a disaster on the ocean: go.dhs.gov/izy

S&T’s laboratories are working 24/7 to secure the nation from chemical threats. By coordinating with @ENERGY labs to plan, test, and deliver solutions, we're accelerating mission impact and promoting efficiency. Learn more in our latest blog: go.dhs.gov/iz9

⏲️ What’s faster than getting out of your car for an inspection at the border? Not getting out of your car for an inspection at the border. Discover how new tech is making this possibility a reality: bit.ly/4pflsA6

S&T’s SARCOP tool allows local search and rescue teams to coordinate their efforts across agencies and jurisdictions when responding to floods and other emergencies. Learn more about the tech in our blog: go.dhs.gov/iuZ

.@dhsscitech Under Secretary Allende and his @dhsgov team visited the Port of LA/Long Beach and Price Met Forward Operating Lab (FOL)! @CBP Laboratories & Scientific Services personnel showed how real-time analysis, tech, and teamwork at FOLs empower frontline operations.

We worked with @PNNLab to assess how a few UGV systems perform in simulated emergency scenarios that mirror what first responders might encounter on the job: HAZMAT incident, disaster SAR, EMS victim triage. Take an inside look: go.dhs.gov/i6j