ALERT (Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats) is a multi-university Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence (COE).
One of 9 Centers of Excellence across the country, ALERT is a multi-university, multi-institution, partnership that conducts transformational research, technology and educational development for effective response to explosives-related threats.
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March 26, 2020
Department of Homeland Security Centers of Excellence Summit 2019 video now available!
The Centers of Excellence Summit 2019 was held July 31st – August 1st at George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia. The Summit recap video is now available online!
Read MoreMarch 23, 2020
The Virtual Hackathon to Combat Human Trafficking will take place March 28th and 29th!
Our fellow Center of Excellence, the Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis (CINA) Center, Blue Compass, and the TraCCC Center at George Mason University are hosting a virtual hackathon to combat child sexual exploitation and labor trafficking.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2020
ALERT Technology Showcase 2020
ALERT is hosting a Technology Showcase on November 17, 2020 at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. This event will feature presentations, posters, and technology demonstrations of ALERT research and tools.
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