Command, Control and Interoperability Division

The Command, Control and Interoperability Division is a bureau of the United States Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate.

[5] The CCID is organized through five program areas: Basic/Futures Research; Cyber Security; Knowledge Management Tools; Office for Interoperability and Compatibility; and Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Investigative Technologies.

This program area also develops and fosters a research community to identify and demonstrate novel information discovery, analysis, and management concepts and capabilities.

This enables the division to identify, assess, minimize or prevent the impact of terrorist attacks and natural or man made disasters.

[6] The Discrete-Element Computing, Privacy, and Forensics Program consists of software algorithms and hardware architectures that access, process and manage multiple types and modes of information.

[7] The Discrete-Element Computing, Privacy, and Forensics Program provides real-time data analysis and decision support against potential threats and imminent disasters.

It also strengthens interoperable wireless communications and improves effective information sharing by developing tools and technologies, to enhance overall planning and coordination at all levels of government through both voice and data.

A mission of the Office for Interoperability and Compatibility is to help emergency responders manage incidents and exchange information in real time.

The CID worked with United States Secret Service (USSS) forensic investigators to enhance mission effectiveness by digitizing the complete archive of ink samples.