About the Domestic Nuclear Detection OfficeDomestic Nuclear Detection OfficeDNDO_07ca9534-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aThe Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is a jointly staffed agency within the Department of Homeland Security. DNDO is the primary entity in the U.S. government for implementing domestic nuclear detection efforts for a managed and coordinated response to radiological and nuclear threats, as well as integration of federal nuclear forensics programs. Additionally, DNDO is charged with coordinating the development of the global nuclear detection and reporting architecture, with partners from federal, state, local, and international governments and the private sector._07ca9cbe-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aTo implement domestic nuclear detection efforts for a managed and coordinated response to radiological and nuclear threats._07ca9d68-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aArchitectureDevelop the global nuclear detection and reporting architecture_07ca9e12-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2a1_07ca9e76-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aDetection and ReportingDevelop, acquire, and support the domestic nuclear detection and reporting system_07ca9eda-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2a2_07ca9f3e-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aSystem PerformanceCharacterize detector system performance before deployment_07ca9fa2-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2a3_07caa006-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aSituational AwarenessFacilitate situational awareness through information sharing and analysis_07caa074-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2a4_07caa0d8-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aResponseEstablish operational protocols to ensure detection leads to effective response_07caa146-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2a5_07caa1b4-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aResearch and DevelopmentConduct a transformational research and development program_07caa222-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2a6_07caa290-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2aNuclear ForensicsProvide centralized planning, integration, and advancement of U.S. government nuclear forensics programs_07caa308-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2a6_07caa380-33cb-11e1-bf7d-b91c7a64ea2a2011-12-31http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0766.shtmOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net