### Question
How is the term homeland security research defined?


### Answer
The term **homeland security research** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 187* as the following:

> research relevant to the detection of, prevention of, protection against, response to, attribution of, and recovery from homeland security threats, particularly acts of terrorism

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 187*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER III-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF HOMELAND SECURITY**

