DHS Initiating Crucial Research to Mitigate COVID-19
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DHS S&T Lab ‘Focuses’ on Body Armor for Women in Law Enforcement
As the number of women entering the field continues to rise, so too has the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) that is designed for the female physique to ensure women are as safe, efficient, and comfortable as men while on the job. Keep Reading
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A team of medical research and bioethics experts at Oxford University in the U.K. are supporting several European governments to explore the feasibility of a coronavirus mobile app for instant contact tracing. Keep Reading
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