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The Directorate for Science and Technology (S&T Directorate) is the primary research and development arm of DHS.
The S&T Directorate, in partnership with the private sector, national laboratories, universities, and other government agencies (domestic and foreign), helps push the innovation envelope and drive development and the use of high technology in support of homeland security.
The Directorate is focusing on enabling its customers—the DHS components—and their customers, including Border Patrol agents, Coast Guardsmen, airport baggage screeners, Federal Air Marshals, and state, local, and Federal emergency responders, as well as the many others teamed and committed to the vital mission of securing the Nation.
To reach its goals, the S&T Directorate is:
The Directorate is led by Under Secretary Jay M. Cohen, with six primary divisions that address critical homeland security needs—spanning basic research through advanced technology development and transition.
This page was last reviewed/modified on October 20, 2008.