Weapons of Mass Destruction - Homeland Security
May 29, 2024 · Weapons of Mass Destruction. The United States faces a rising danger from terrorists and rogue states seeking to use weapons of mass destruction. A weapon of mass destruction is a nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people. The Department of Homeland Security works every day to ...
Weapons of Mass Destruction | RAND
Aug 29, 2022 · A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a weapon--be it nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, or explosive--that can kill or injure large numbers of people or greatly damage the infrastructure of a country or region. RAND provides policymakers with objective guidance and recommendations to improve WMD preparedness, detection, and response, as …
About CWMD - Homeland Security
About CWMD. Congress established the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) in 2018 to lead the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to safeguard the United States against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) and related threats. It develops departmental strategic guidance; monitors and reports on ...
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
DHS releases the Report on Reducing the Risks at the Intersection of AI and CBRN Threats. The DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) works to prevent attacks against the United States using a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) through timely, responsive support to operational partners. CWMD accomplishes its mission through ...
Fact Sheet: Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum …
Mar 3, 2023 · The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) coordinates the Department’s efforts to detect and protect against WMD threats and incidents, including developing, acquiring, and providing equipment and training to federal, state, and local partners through programs like Securing the Cities and BioWatch. Further, CWMD deploys mobile ...
Work with CWMD - Homeland Security
Jun 18, 2024 · Work with CWMD. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) relies on private sector partners to help us discover scientific advancements and technological innovations that solve chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) monitoring and detection challenges.
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD)
Jun 10, 2024 · A weapon of mass destruction is a nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people. The Department of Homeland Security works every day to prevent terrorists and other threat actors from using these weapons to harm Americans. CWMD is ready to protect Americans by learning about ...
CWMD Delivers Updated Technology to Detect Radiological Threats
Aug 6, 2021 · To improve our Nation’s defense against radiological threats, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) completed a technical refresh of 60 mobile Radiation Portal Monitors currently deployed and used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CWMD supplies CBP with this capability to scan cargo …
Weapons of Mass Destruction News and Updates - Homeland …
Mar 18, 2024 · Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, City of New Orleans Hosts Readiness Event. January 5, 2024 | Press Releases.
DHS Publishes Guidelines and Report to Secure Critical …
Apr 29, 2024 · DHS marked the 180-day mark of President Biden’s EO 14110, “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” by unveiling new resources to address threats posed by AI: (1) guidelines to mitigate AI risks to critical infrastructure and (2) a report on AI misuse in the development and production of chemical, biological, radiological, …