Homeland Security
PNNL stewards an extensive portfolio of projects and capabilities supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), covering all phases of innovation - R&D, engineering, testing, deployment, training and operations. Our staff were on the ground when the Department was being formed and remain heavily involved and deeply committed to the mission of protecting our nation from natural and human-made disasters.
Northwest Regional Technology Center
DHS charged PNNL to establish the NWRTC to serve homeland security stakeholders and the communities involved in public safety, preparedness and response. The center focuses on accelerating the development and deployment of high-priority technology solutions for application in the nation's Northwest region and the transfer of those solutions to the national level.
Contact the center at 888-DHS-NWRTC (888-347-6983) or nwrtc@pnl.gov, or contact Steve Stein, NWRTC Director, at (206) 528-3340 or steve.stein@pnl.gov.
PNNL's work crosses the DHS organization and includes a significant body of research for the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and its University Programs, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), and many DHS operational components such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration. PNNL offers a strong scientific foundation for homeland security technologies and solutions in such areas as:
- Borders and Maritime Security
- Chemical and Biological Defense
- Command, Control and Interoperability, Visual Analytics and Cyber Security
- Explosives
- Human Factors
- Infrastructure and Geophysical Issues
- Radiological and Nuclear Detection
- Test, Evaluation and Standards
- University Programs
PNNL has established and leads the Northwest Regional Technology Center, which serves as a model for bringing together state, local and regional agencies and jurisdictions involved in all aspects of homeland security - preparedness, prevention, detection, response and recovery.
For more information about PNNL's expert capabilities in homeland security, contact Michael M. Mitchell, Director of Homeland Security Programs, at (509) 375-6353 or michael.mitchell@pnl.gov, or Mary E. Peterson, Deputy Director, at (509) 372-4655 or mary.peterson@pnl.gov.