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Biological Threat Detection and Response Challenges Remain for BioWatch (REDACTED)

Executive Summary

We determined that DHS’ Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) BioWatch has information sharing challenges that reduce nationwide readiness to respond to biological terrorism threats.  We made four recommendations that, when implemented, will improve BioWatch. CWMD concurred with all four recommendations. 

Report Number
OIG-21-22
Issue Date
DHS Agency
Oversight Area
Fiscal Year
2021