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Assisting and Evacuating U.S. Citizens Abroad...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS; the Department) has long provided consular services to American citizens around the world pursuant to laws passed by Congress. Such services include disseminating information…
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Reel Life vs Real Life: Social Media and Your...
As the federal government adapts to rapidly changing technology and online behaviors by individuals using social media, it is imperative that it update policies and procedures associated with personnel vetting.…
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Big Tech’s Free Online Services Aren’t Costing...
U.S. antitrust doctrine has long focused on the consumer welfare standard, particularly the effect of competition on prices. This poses a challenge for anti-“Big Tech” activists (neo-Brandeisians) because many digital…
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Your Elevator Phone Line Replacement Strategy
You’ll find plenty of options available for simply providing connectivity and replacing your existing phone lines. What you won’t find is deep expertise in emergency elevator code compliance - something…
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Understanding Elevator Emergency Communication...
Few people think of elevator phones as part of a critical communication system and, as a consequence, these phones are sometimes viewed as a nuisance by those who are responsible…
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WUI Fire Evacuation and Sheltering Considerations
Impacts of wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires continue to rise in the US, evidenced by the string of devastating and record-breaking events occurring since 2017. As seen in several events in…
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Mass Rescue Operations
The DHS Science and Technology Directorate is partnering with the United States Coast Guard to develop a mass rescue device that will ensure more survivors are rescued during search and…
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Voices of First Responders: Public Safety...
The goal of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program's Usability Team was to provide guidance on the usability of public safety communication…
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Considerations for Cyber Disruptions in an...
The increased interconnectivity of Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems exposes new vectors for threats that can disrupt or disable the operations of emergency communications centers (ECCs). The disruptions may cause…
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Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence...
This annual report of worldwide threats to the United States’ national security responds to Section 617 of the FY21 Intelligence Authorization Act (Pub. L. No. 116-260). This report reflects the…
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How to Advance Public Safety with Data Management
With federal, state and local agencies frequently operating independently, the need for efficient and effective communication and coordination has never been more important. The ability to collect, process and manage…
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The Prolific Fund | Addressing the Housing Needs...
The white paper discusses challenges faced by underserved communities in accessing affordable housing, hindering progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 11. Rising housing costs and discrimination limit access to safe and…
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Overseas Nuclear Material Security
Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to review U.S. efforts to secure international nuclear materials. This report describes the risks to securing international nuclear materials identified by federal officials and…
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Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft System Resource...
Public safety agencies have started using small unmanned/uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), also known as “drones,” for a variety of purposes, including communications support, transportation, situational awareness, and search and rescue.…
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