Tag: colleges and universities

DHS Awards $18M in Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grants

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 18, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Sep 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded 35 grants, totaling $18 million, under the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for fiscal year 2024 (FY24). Awardees include public health organizations, colleges and universities, and groups working with underserved communities. The program is administered by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and […]

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Anti-Terrorism Standards for Chemical Facilities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 30, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Sens. James Lankford (R-OK), Gary Peters (D-MI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Tom Carper (D-DE) have introduced a bipartisan bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which is set to expire on July 27, 2023. The program was created after national security experts recognized a security vulnerability among chemical facilities following […]