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Around the Region in Homeland Security

Our Around the Region in Homeland Security newsletter highlights current activities related to homeland security. To subscribe, email nwrtc@pnnl.gov. 

Highlights in the September 2026 issue include:

  • Reflecting on 25 Years of S&T Protecting Public Safety

  • Assessing S&T for First Responders

  • Immersive Imaging System Deployed To World Cup

  • Five Innovations Win R&D 100 Awards

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Around the Region in Homeland Security September 2026 newsletter (580.95 KB)

Notes from the Field

In the June 2023 Notes from the Field newsletter, we take a closer look at the Public Infrastructure Security Cyber Education System (PISCES), a program dedicated to developing the future cybersecurity workforce through collaboration with the private sector, colleges and universities, and local governments to provide no-cost cybersecurity monitoring for small public organizations.

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Upcoming Events

October 24–27 – International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition

November 3–5 – Critical Minerals and Materials Science Summit

November 6–12 – International Association of Emergency Managers Conference and EMEX

November 12–13 – Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Trade and Infrastructure Forum

April 26–28 – ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

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News & Publications

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Feature

25 Years after 9/11, PNNL Continues to Protect Against Threats in Ever-Changing Landscape

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This is a composite image illustrating many components of PNNL's research. A scientist holds a test tube to a mass spectrometer; a person is walking through a body scanner; there are transmission lines, a satellite, and imagery of electronics that illustrate security technology.
AUGUST 7, 2026
Article

PNNL Contributes to a Safe World Cup

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This photo shows scientist Nick Betzsold, sitting, looking at a monitor on a desk. A large screen to his right shows Super Bowl action.
AUGUST 7, 2026
Article

Five PNNL Innovations Win 2026 R&D 100 Awards

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DOE Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil signing AMP2.
AUGUST 4, 2026
Article

Assessing Equipment for First Responders

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Composite image of an unmanned ground vehicle in complex terrain
MAY 7, 2026
News Release

PNNL Launches Enhanced Grid Visibility and Event Response Effort to Tackle Energy Security Challenges

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A woman sits at a desk, looking at a laptop. Two men stand behind her, also looking at the laptop. In the background are large screens showing graphs and grid simulations.
APRIL 21, 2026
Article

Symposium Highlights AI-Driven Advances Reshaping Threat Readiness

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