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Planning your counter-UAS system? Our equipment selection tool helps you define capability needs, ask vendors the right questions, and evaluate solutions. It's a fillable PDF designed to guide your decision-making process. Learn more in our webinar: https://t.co/OHvzMwyLhy

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GOT COMMS? S&T helps fed, state, local responders stay connected when it matters most. Learn more: https://t.co/ibRrzUFHry

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From World Cup security to America250, S&T is working with federal, state, and local partners to counter drone threats at major events. Discover how we're preparing for this summer's challenges on the Technologically Speaking podcast: https://t.co/NanO36XUyi

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Your drone preflight check is short for America250 events: Don’t bring it! 🚫

Flying a drone into restricted airspace can land you in serious trouble. The @FAANews has designated official America250 events as no-fly zones, so please leave the drone at home.

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First responders: If you're in the market for an unmanned ground vehicle, you need to check this out. S&T's SAVER program assessed three commercial solutions in realistic settings, gathering feedback on performance and features. Check out the results: https://t.co/0Bv6hfnSRi

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Planning for the unthinkable is part of keeping our communities safe. The latest Radiological Dispersal Device Immediate Response Guidance empowers state & local agencies to act swiftly & effectively in the first minutes & hours after a radiological attack https://t.co/f27FJsl1lk

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🔎 How do you know if the sneakers you bought are legit? Or if the medicine you ordered online is safe?

Our partners @CBPLSSAC labs are essential to our trade mission. By analyzing imports for safety, authenticity, and compliance, they help detect fraud and keep dangerous goods out of the country. Their scientific expertise turn lab results into enforcement actions that safeguard our economy and consumer safety.

Learn more: https://t.co/ohzPiVHTzV

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Preparing for the unexpected: S&T is working with @USCG to develop a 100-person capacity flotation device that's compact and easily deployable. This tech could be a game-changer for search and rescue missions far from shore. Learn more: https://t.co/0SYZOsHcVY

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S&T visited Lumen Field in Seattle, WA earlier this year to help local officials secure stadium airspace from potential threats. These preparations help ensure fans have a safe World Cup experience ⚽

Remember to leave your drone at home when attending the games this summer!

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Ever wonder how S&T decides what tech to develop for first responders? Our podcast dives into the process, from gathering gaps through the First Responders Resource Group to testing solutions in the field. Tune in to get all the details: https://t.co/w5yyBQrJLi

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S&T's latest guidance helps responders crack down on synthetic opioid risks. The Master Question List covers everything from detection equipment to decontamination protocols, giving federal agents and first responders the tools they need to stay safe: https://t.co/2KxSeQLL1S

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Space isn't just the final frontier; it's critical infrastructure. S&T is working to secure satellite systems that power our electric grid, communications networks, and financial systems. Learn how we're protecting space-based tech from cyber threats: https://t.co/yI6m7sIff0

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"Thank you for listening to me and taking my input and applying it." That's the feedback S&T gets from first responders using our technologies. Listen to our Technologically Speaking podcast to learn how S&T innovations are designed with responder input: https://t.co/PQ7NKVgW9s

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This week, we are proud to honor America’s EMS teams for the care and expertise you provide. Your life-saving work and dedication are deeply appreciated, and we thank you for your service.

#EMSWeek

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Standards for public safety tech are high for a reason: These solutions keep America’s police, firefighters, and EMS safe in an emergency help them carry out their mission. Discover some of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into first responder tech: https://t.co/9WR5Hbtdqk

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S&T has released the updated Master Question List for Synthetic Opioids, a reference guide to help federal agents and first responders tackle fentanyl and nitazene threats. This resource delivers critical info on detection, decontamination, and protection: https://t.co/2KxSeQLL1S

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Good news, responders: The SAVER Program has tons of detailed procurement guidance to help ensure you find the right tech solution for your team. No endorsements, just insight that helps YOU decide.

Find your solution today: https://t.co/IFVdHVBa6m

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Before kickoff, S&T was making the big plays at Super Bowl LX through new safety and situational awareness tech. Learn more about the Guardian iiS and RAPID barriers that kept fans safe at the big game: https://t.co/Bv5b8Hwr7m

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Spring is in full swing at S&T, and we’re excited to see some goslings around campus! Staff have voted on names for the newest members of the Waddle family: Towanda, Boreas, Hope, and Archibald Featherington. Which one is your favorite?

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During #PoliceWeek, S&T joins the nation in honoring the men and women who serve and protect our communities. Your service, selflessness, and commitment to public safety make a lasting difference.