Welcome to the Home Office Scientific Development Branch website
The Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) supports the Home Office’s work to protect the public using advances in science and technology.
We provide advice, support, innovative technology and operational capability to help the Home Office achieve its key objectives of protecting the public, reducing crime, especially drug related and violent crime, and managing migration.
Read more about us and who we work with.
Whats new to this site?
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Thousands of new tasers for the police
Police forces to receive more than 6,000 new Tasers.
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Standards for flame retardant overalls
A booklet setting out the standards for protective clothing used by police officers. User guide included.
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CCTV DVD
Free training DVD for non-technical users and information about CCTV guidance.
Latest news
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Latest figures on Taser use by police forces
Tue, 05 May 2009
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Published - science and innovation strategy for 2009-12
Wed, 22 Apr 2009
