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NGFR is part of a long-term DHS S&T commitment to envision and assist the responder of the future. www.AmericanSecurityToday.com July 2019 - Edition 46 NGFR continually collaborates with first responders across the nation on vari- ous projects - from developing program requirements to testing prototypes of technology. Bhargav Patel, NUSTL Senior Technologist accepting a 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Award These cutting-edge technologies will improve emergency response time and accelerate decision-making to save more lives. NGFR is comprised of more than 40 research and development projects geared towards providing responders with improved equipment and safer in responding to emergencies. DHS Science and Technology Direc- torate • Excellence in Public Safety • Next Generation First Responder (NGFR) Program The Next Generation First Respond- er (NGFR) Program works with first re- sponders across the country to ensure the technology they use while respond- ing to an emergency keeps them better protected, connected and fully aware. Sridhar Kowdley, DHS S&T NGFR)Program Manag- er, accepting a 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Award 11