Homeland Security envisions devices for first responders of the future

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The United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has pulled out its crystal ball to look 20 years into the future. In this case, the ball is made of focus groups and the future is that of technologies available to first responders a generation from now. The idea is to anticipate the needs of first responders to make sure that the appropriate technology is available to meet future disasters and terrorist attacks... Continue Reading Homeland Security envisions devices for first responders of the future

Section: Science and Education

Tags: Department of Homeland Security, Emergency, Future, Law Enforcement, Predictions

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