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SAVER Assessment Report: Portable Radiation Portal Monitors [January 2018]
"In December 2016, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted an operationally oriented assessment on portable radiation portal monitors (PRPMs). Five PRPMs operating in pedestrian scanning mode were assessed by emergency responders at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York. The criteria and scenarios used in this assessment were derived from the results of a focus group of emergency responders with experience using PRPMs. The assessment addressed 25 evaluation criteria in four SAVER categories: Capability, Deployability, Maintainability and Usability."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2018-01
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SAVER Assessment Report: CBRN Air-Purifying Respirators [September 2017]
"Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) air-purifying respirators (APRs) are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by emergency responders to protect them from inhaling harmful contaminants that may be present when responding to CBRN incidents. In December 2016, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted an operationally oriented assessment of CBRN APRs. Eight CBRN APRs were assessed by emergency responders. The criteria and scenarios used in this assessment were derived from the results of a focus group of emergency responders with experience using CBRN APRs. The assessment addressed 25 evaluation criteria in five SAVER categories: Affordability, Capability, Deployability, Maintainability, and Usability."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2017-09
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SAVER Focus Group Report: Handheld Explosives Trace Detectors [September 2017]
"Through its System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program, the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) will conduct a comparative assessment of handheld explosive trace detectors to provide emergency responders with information that will assist with making operational and procurement decisions. Handheld explosive trace detectors are used by public safety organizations to screen public areas, packages, vehicles, luggage, clothing and other items for trace residues of explosives. As a part of the assessment process, NUSTL convened a focus group in February 2017, with the primary objectives of recommending evaluation criteria, product selection criteria, products and possible scenarios for the assessment of handheld explosive trace detectors.Recommendations were provided by seven emergency responders from various jurisdictions during the focus group. The handheld explosive trace detector assessment will be conducted by emergency response professionals based on the recommendations presented in this report."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2017-09
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SAVER TechNote: Emergency Manager and First Responder Use of Social Media Updates [July 2017]
"Social media platforms connect, entertain and inform millions of users every day. Individuals can instantly create, upload and share messages, images, videos and other types of content through social networks on a variety of web-based and mobile platforms. Recently introduced social media features and updates present unique opportunities for first responders not only to disseminate agency content and information, but also to facilitate operations by harnessing the publicly available data on these platforms. Comprehensive, up-to-date utilization of social media can engage and educate communities, ensure effective emergency communications and enhance incident tracking, mitigation and response. In 2013 and 2014, SAVER published a report and an application note detailing the basics of the social media platforms then available and their uses for emergency response. Understanding these platforms--and the features, releases and updates that have emerged since--can help emergency managers monitor and respond to incidents and other activities. Agencies might also increase their social media effectiveness by training their staff to handle the potentially overwhelming social media activity triggered by an incident, and by establishing a social media presence prior to incidents. Cultivating a social media audience and gaining a reputation as a go-to source for timely, reliable information can help emergency responders build trusting relationships in communities, which could lead to vital cooperation during an emergency."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2017-07
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Personal Radiation Detectors (PRDs) and Spectroscopic PRDs [July 2017]
"Personal radiation detectors (PRDs) are small electronic devices that alert the wearer to the presence of radiation for the purpose of intercepting illicit radioactive materials. Some PRDs, known as spectroscopic personal radiation detectors (SPRDs), also measure the energy spectrum of the radiation to identify the radionuclide. To provide emergency responders with information on PRDs and SPRDs, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey.This market survey report is based on information gathered between June and December 2016 from manufacturers, vendors, Internet research, industry publications, and a government-issued Request for Information (RFI) that was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2017-07
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SAVER Assessment Report: Handheld Thermal Imagers for Law Enforcement [April 2017]
"In November 2016, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted an operationally oriented assessment of handheld1 thermal imagers. Six handheld thermal imagers were assessed by emergency responders at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California. The criteria and scenarios used in this assessment were derived from the results of a focus group of emergency responders with experience using handheld thermal imagers. The assessment addressed 13 evaluation criteria in four SAVER categories: Usability, Deployability, Capability and Maintainability."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2017-04
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Personal Decontamination Kits [February 2017]
"Personal decontamination kits (PDKITs) are lightweight, ready-to-use kits first responders use to remove or neutralize chemical, biological, or radiological agents and toxic industrial materials (TIMs) that have accumulated on personnel and equipment. Many of these substances can be used as chemical warfare agents (CWAs) with the capacity to kill or incapacitate individuals even when present in small quantities. These kits are not intended to replace a complete decontamination process but rather to assist first responders when immediate action is needed and hazardous material resources are not yet available. To provide emergency responder and law enforcement organizations with information on PDKITs, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey on commercially available PDKITs. Information on PDKITs was gathered between January 2016 and September 2016 from vendor websites, industry publications, and a government-issued Request for Information (RFI) posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website (https://www.fbo.gov). For inclusion in this report, a PDKIT had to meet the following criteria: [1] It is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product [2] It can remove or neutralize chemical, biological, or radiological agents [3] It is portable. Due diligence was performed to develop a report that is representative of products in the marketplace."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2017-02
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SAVER TechNote: Personal Physiological Monitoring Systems [January 2017]
"Personal physiological monitoring systems (PPMS) allow for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of emergency responders' biometrics or vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature. Some systems also include a GPS transponder to track the wearer's location. A basic system includes multiple sensors, a transmitter, a receiver, and a software application to display the measurements required for diagnosis. Sensors can be integrated into electrodes, wristbands, duty uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE). PPMS for first responders should be compact so as not to hinder mobility but also robust to withstand environmental or other damage. Systems with sensors integrated into clothing should be machine washable for long term continued usage. Since PPMS can also be used for patient care, they may be subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations such as Section 510(k) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2017-01
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SAVER TechNote: Handheld Explosives Trace Detectors [December 2016]
"Individuals who carry explosives or objects that contain explosives are likely to be contaminated with traces of explosives, microscopic residues that are invisible to the naked eye. There are three configurations of explosive detectors: handheld, portable/movable, and fixed-point/standalone. Handheld detectors are small and light enough to be held and operated in the hand and usually require no assembly. There are three kinds of explosives: homemade, commercial, and military, and not all detectors can detect all three explosive types. Some detectors can also detect narcotics, chemical warfare agents, or toxic industrial chemicals."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-12
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Asset Tracking and Inventory Systems [December 2016]
"Asset tracking and inventory systems read information from labels or tags affixed to physical assets and help manage information such as item quantities, locations, personnel assignments, and maintenance needs. Emergency response agencies use them to keep track of important items such as firearms, vehicles, evidence, tools, medical kits, and disaster relief supplies. To provide emergency responders with information on asset tracking and inventory systems, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey. This market survey report is based on information gathered from February through April, 2016 from vendors, Internet research, and a government issued Request for Information that was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. For inclusion in this report, the asset tracking and inventory systems had to meet the following criteria: (1) Commercially available software for the tracking and/or inventory of physical assets (2) Integrate barcode, radio frequency identification (RFID), and/or global position system (GPS) technologies Due diligence was performed to develop a report that is representative of products in the marketplace."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-12
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SAVER Assessment Report: Hearing Protection with Integrated Radio Communication [November 2016]
"Tactical headsets are designed to fit under, or attach to, a ballistic helmet. They combine electronic hearing protection, radio communication, and the ability to maintain peripheral hearing in a tactical environment. In August 2016, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted an operationally oriented assessment of hearing protection with integrated radio communications.Six tactical headsets were assessed by emergency responders. The products chosen included models with ear cups, a combination of ear buds with three-fourths ear cups (or 'horseshoe'-shaped housings), and bone conduction technology. Standard ear tips were ordered as applicable. The products chosen were based on criteria developed by a focus group of emergency responders with experience using hearing protection with integrated radio communications. The focus group meeting was followed up with market research.The criteria and scenarios used in this assessment were derived from the results of that focus group meeting. The assessment addressed 12 evaluation criteria in four SAVER categories: Capability, Deployability, Usability, and Maintainability. The focus group briefly discussed Affordability but did not identify any evaluation criteria for that category."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-11
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SAVER Focus Group Report: Portable Radiation Portal Monitors [October 2016]
"The System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program will conduct a comparative assessment of portable radiation portal monitors (PRPMs) to provide emergency responders with information that will assist with making operational and procurement decisions. As a part of the assessment process, a focus group met in March 2016, with the primary objectives of recommending evaluation criteria, product selection criteria, products, and possible scenarios for the assessment of PRPMs. PRPMs are used by police, security, and emergency response personnel to screen people for the presence of radioactive materials. These devices may be used to screen large populations for contamination after a radiological or nuclear incident, or to screen people entering or leaving a sensitive area. The PRPMs assessment will be conducted by emergency response professionals based on the recommendations presented in this report."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2016-10
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SAVER TechNote: Ballistic-Resistant Body Armor for Women [October 2016]
"Law enforcement officers are in inherent danger while on tour and when responding to emergency situations. Ballistic-resistant body armor is used to help combat some of the dangers posed by firearms that officers may encounter. Ballistic-resistant body armor has traditionally been developed for the male physique, but as women continue to join the law enforcement community it has become essential to design body armor for the female physique as well. The features of body armor optimized specifically for women, primarily focus on modifications to the chest and hip areas, enabling women to be as protected and comfortable as men while wearing body armor."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-10
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Handheld Multi-Gas Meters [September 2016]
"Handheld multi-gas meters (MGMs) are equipped with sensors to monitor oxygen (O2) levels and additional sensors to detect the presence of combustible or toxic gases in the environment. This report is limited to operational response-type MGMs that include at least four different sensors. These sensors can vary by type and by the chemical monitored. In real time, the sensors report the concentration of monitored gases in the atmosphere near the MGM. To provide emergency responders with information on handheld multi-gas meters, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey. This market survey report is based on information gathered between November 2015 and February 2016 from vendors, Internet research, industry publications, an emergency responder focus group, and a government issued Request for Information (RFI) that was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2016-09
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SAVER Highlight: Hand-Held Thermal Imagers [August 2016]
"All objects radiate energy in the form of electromagnetic waves, which can be generalized into two categories: visible waves and invisible waves; thermal imagers detect invisible electromagnetic waves in the infrared frequency range and convert them into visible light. Handheld thermal imagers are used to display heat signatures and residual heat signatures, making them valuable investigative tools for law enforcement and fire service personnel."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2016-08
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SAVER Highlight: 4G Mobile Broadband Routers [August 2016]
"4G mobile broadband routers provide a means to connect multiple devices to the Internet over a cellular network when cellular service is available. These routers could be an improvement for responder vehicles equipped with mobile modems that can only connect to the internet with one device at a time."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2016-08
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SAVER Highlight: Individual Officer Trauma Kits [August 2016]
"Individual officer trauma kits contain essential supplies for treating lifethreatening injuries in a field environment before certified medical assistance reaches the scene. Responders may use these kits for emergency self-care or for the treatment of another person."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2016-08
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Enhanced Law Enforcement Uniforms [August 2016]
"Enhanced uniforms are used by law enforcement officers to increase the level of personal protection from hazards that they may encounter, while maintaining or increasing comfort and durability. To provide law enforcement organizations with information on enhanced uniforms, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey on commercially available Enhanced Law Enforcement Uniforms. [...] For inclusion in this report, enhanced uniforms had to meet the following criteria as recommended by a law enforcement agency: [1] Commercially available; [2] Provide protection from liquids; [3] Have at least one feature that increases durability, including but not limited to utilization of ripstop fabrics, reinforced stitching, or padded knees. Due diligence was performed to develop a report that is representative of products in the marketplace."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-08
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SAVER Highlight: CBRN Air-Purifying Respirators [August 2016]
"Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) air-purifying respirators (APRs) consist of a facepiece with a head harness and a CBRN canister that filters air to remove contaminants upon inhalation. These devices are worn by responders to protect them from inhaling harmful contaminants that may be present when responding to CBRN incidents.As a SAVER Program Technical Agent, Savannah River National Laboratory conducted a comparative assessment of CBRN APRs to assist responders with procurement decisions. Prior to the assessment, a focus group was conducted to identify equipment selection criteria for the assessment, determine evaluation criteria, and recommend assessment scenarios. A market survey was also conducted to provide a snapshot of the commercial marketplace."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-08
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SAVER TechNote: GIS and Event Modeling for Disaster Planning [August 2016]
"To ensure the safety and security of people in a disaster area, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been used to give emergency responders the information they need to make quick and effective decisions in response to disaster events. Knowing the number of people to be evacuated and sheltered is essential information to emergency responders in the event of a disaster. GIS disaster event models coupled with population data can quickly generate GIS maps that illustrate population statistics of those affected by a disaster and provide real-time information for evacuation and shelter-in-place planning."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-08
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SAVER Highlight: Hearing Protection with Integrated Radio Communication [August 2016]
"Hearing protection with integrated radio communications refers to tactical headsets that are designed to fit under, or attach to, a ballistic helmet. These devices combine electronic hearing protection, radio communication, and the ability to maintain peripheral hearing in a tactical environment. As a SAVER Program Technical Agent, Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted a comparative assessment of hearing protection with integrated radio communications to assist responders with procurement decisions. Prior to the assessment, a focus group was conducted to identify equipment selection criteria for the assessment, determine evaluation criteria, and recommend assessment scenarios. A market survey was also conducted to provide a snapshot of the commercial marketplace."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-08
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SAVER Highlight: Handheld Multi-Gas Meters [August 2016]
"Handheld multi-gas meters are equipped with sensors that monitor oxygen levels as well as sensors that detect the presence of combustible or toxic gases. These meters allow responders to detect multiple chemicals that could pose a hazard to themselves or others. As a SAVER Program Technical Agent, Los Alamos National Laboratory conducted a comparative assessment of handheld multi-gas meters to assist responders with procurement decisions. Prior to the assessment, a focus group was conducted to identify equipment selection criteria for the assessment, determine evaluation criteria, and recommend assessment scenarios. A market survey was also conducted to provide a snapshot of the commercial marketplace."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-08
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Text Mining and Analysis Software [July 2016]
"Text mining and analysis software is used by data analysts to scan large amounts of text from the internet, extract data from the text, and analyze and draw conclusions from the data. The software can assist first responders with collecting critical information from the internet, allowing them to respond to that information in a timely and appropriate manner. To provide emergency responders with information on commercially available text mining and analysis software, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2016-07
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SAVER TechNote: Digital Forensics Tools [July 2016]
"Forensics is the application of scientific tests or techniques used in criminal investigations. Digital forensics is the process of recovering and preserving materials found on digital devices. Digital forensics is needed because data are often locked, deleted, or hidden. There are five primary branches of digital forensics and they are categorized by where data is stored or how data is transmitted. Digital forensics tools are hardware and software tools that can be used to aid in the recovery and preservation of digital evidence. Law enforcement can use digital forensics tools to collect and preserve digital evidence and support or refute hypotheses before courts."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-07
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SAVER Assessment Report: Handheld Multi-Gas Meters [July 2016]
"Handheld multi-gas meters (MGMs) are equipped with sensors to monitor oxygen (O2) levels and additional sensors to detect the presence of combustible or toxic gases in the environment. This report is limited to operational response-type MGMs that include at least four different sensors. These sensors can vary by type and by the monitored chemical. In real time, the sensors report the concentration of monitored gases in the atmosphere near the MGM. In April 2016 the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted an operationally oriented assessment of MGMs. Five MGMs were assessed by emergency responders. The criteria and scenarios used in this assessment were derived from the results of a focus group of emergency responders with experience in using MGMs. The assessment addressed 16 evaluation criteria in four SAVER categories: Usability, Capability, Maintainability, and Deployability. The overall results of the assessment are highlighted in the following table."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-07
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Personal Cooling Systems [June 2016]
"Personal cooling systems (PCSs) are used by first responders to maintain normal body temperature when working in high-temperature environments."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2016-06
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SAVER TechNote: Throwable Robots [June 2016]
"Throwable Robots are a scouting and surveillance tool for law enforcement and military personnel. They provide situational awareness in unknown and potentially dangerous environments. They can be used to search confined spaces, assist in disposing of explosives, and inspect vehicle undercarriages. Throwable robots have been used or are being used by more than 550 U.S. law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-06
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Individual Officer Trauma Kits [April 2016]
"Individual officer trauma kits contain essential supplies for treating life-threatening traumatic injuries, such as gunshot and stab wounds, that occur in a field environment before certified medical assistance can reach the scene. To provide emergency responders with information on individual officer trauma kits the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey. This market survey report is based on information gathered from January 2016 to March 2016 from vendors, Internet research, and a government issued Request for Information (RFI) posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. For inclusion in this report, kits were required to include the following: (1) Gloves (2) Tourniquet (3) Pressure bandage (4) Hemostatic dressing. These kits could include additional items; however, the kits could not include more than 10 additional items. This limitation was designed to keep the kits compact, thus allowing them to be easily carried on-person. Several vendors also create custom kits based on the specific needs of an individual agency. Special note of this has been included in Table 4-1. Due diligence was performed to develop a report representative of products in the marketplace."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-04
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Satellite Mobile Phones [April 2016]
"Satellite mobile phones utilize satellites to communicate with landline, cellular, or other satellite phones in most regions of the world. Responders use satellite mobile phones for emergency communications in order to coordinate response and recovery efforts in remote areas, where there are no landline or cellular telephone networks, or in areas where existing networks are damaged or overloaded during a natural disaster (e.g., severe weather or earthquake) or a man-made incident, including potential chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive events. Satellite mobile phones can help maintain command and control functions during an emergency when existing communications networks are not functioning. These phones are designed to be relatively rugged and simple to operate, but are more expensive than cell phones to buy and use. To provide emergency responders with information on satellite mobile phones, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-04
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Hearing Protection with Integrated Radio Communication [March 2016]
"Hearing protection with integrated radio communications refers to tactical headsets that are designed to fit under, or attach to, a ballistic helmet. They combine electronic hearing protection, radio communication, and the ability to maintain peripheral hearing in a tactical environment. To provide emergency responders with information on hearing protection with integrated radio communications, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey with an emphasis on headsets used by special weapons and tactics (SWAT) personnel. This market survey report is based on information gathered from September 2015 to March 2016 from vendors, Internet research, industry publications, an emergency responder focus group, and a government-issued Request for Information that was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Both inner and outer ear headsets were considered"
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2016-03
