Human Factors Behavioral Sciences Division

Definition/Scope: The Human Factors Behavioral Sciences Division advances national security by developing and applying the social, behavioral, and physical sciences to improve identification and analysis of threats, to enhance societal resilience, and to integrate human capabilities into the development of technology.

Acronym:

HFD

Broader Terms:

Department of Homeland Security
DHS directorates
Science and Technology Directorate

Narrower Terms:

biometric (identification)
safety
security
social sciences

Related Terms:

Command, Control and Interoperability Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Transportation Security Administration