DHS Science and Technology Explosives Division
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The Explosives Division of Homeland Security Science and Technology is a division of the United States Department of Homeland Security
. It is responsible for the development of technologies needed to detect, interdict, and lessen the "develops the technical capabilities to detect, interdict, and lessen the effect of non-nuclear explosives used by terrorists against mass transit, civil aviation, and critical infrastructure.
The division is currently led by Jim Tuttle. It is supervised by the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology
, who is currently Jay M. Cohen
.
The 2007 High Priority Technical Needs Brochure published by Homeland Security defines critical focus areas for explosives research:
United States Department of Homeland Security
The United States Department of Homeland Security is a cabinet department of the United States federal government, created in response to the September 11 attacks, and with the primary responsibilities of protecting the territory of the United States and protectorates from and responding to...
. It is responsible for the development of technologies needed to detect, interdict, and lessen the "develops the technical capabilities to detect, interdict, and lessen the effect of non-nuclear explosives used by terrorists against mass transit, civil aviation, and critical infrastructure.
The division is currently led by Jim Tuttle. It is supervised by the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology
Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology
The Science and Technology Directorate is the research and development arm of the United States Department of Homeland Security.-Leadership:The Science and Technology Directorate is led by the Under Secretary for Science and Technology...
, who is currently Jay M. Cohen
Jay M. Cohen
Jay M. Cohen is a retired Rear Admiral of the United States Navy and Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology of the United States Department of Homeland Security....
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The 2007 High Priority Technical Needs Brochure published by Homeland Security defines critical focus areas for explosives research:
- Standoff detection on persons (portable solutions)
- System solution for detection in baggage (checked & carried)
- Capability to detect VBIED (very big improvised explosive deviceImprovised explosive deviceAn improvised explosive device , also known as a roadside bomb, is a homemade bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than in conventional military action...
s) / large threat mass (container, trailer, ship, vessel, car, rail) - Capability to detect homemade or novel explosives
- Capability to assess, render safe, and neutralize explosive threats
- Optimize caninePolice dogA police dog, often referred to as a "K-9 dog" in some areas , is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police and other law-enforcement personnel in their work...
explosive detection capability