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2019 CHAMPIONS
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2019
‘ASTORS’ GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE
AWARDS
A radiological dispersal device
(RDD), or ‘dirty bomb,’ detonation
in a local jurisdiction will have sig-
nificant consequences for public
safety, responder health and criti-
cal infrastructure operations.
First responders and emergency
DHS S&T National Urban Se- managers must quickly assess the
curity Technology Laboratory hazard, issue protective action rec-
ommendations, triage and treat
(NUSTL)
• Excellence in Public Safety
the injured, and secure the scene
• Responder RAD Preparedness
in support of the individuals, fami-
Bhargav Patel, Senior Technologist at U.S. DHS S&T’ National Urban Security Technology Laboratory
(NUSTL), accepting the Labs’s 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Award at the ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon Banquet. 262