DPS

abbreviation for

damage per second: (in a video game)
1. a calculation of the rate of damage performed by a particular weapon, spell, character, or job class in the period of one second, used as a standard measurement of effectiveness in order to compare the relative effectiveness of one set of equipment or one character build against another.
2. Also called DPS character. damage dealer. See DD ( def ).
Department of Public Safety: a state or local government agency with responsibilities that vary by jurisdiction and can include the coordination of emergency aid services and disaster response, the administration of state police and state correctional facilities, the promotion of highway safety and environmental safety, etc.
DoctorDoctorate of Public Service: an honorary degree recognizing a person’s outstanding contributions to the community.

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BBC Verify contacted both the US DHS and the Texas DPS about the source of the images, but did not receive a response.

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The US is DPS's biggest growth market.

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DPS Designs has already had to grapple with the ambiguous language used by the White House around tariffs, after Trump announced 25% trade tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to the US.

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DPS Designs contributes a small - but important part - to that industry.

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Despite the DPS being aware that PC Hunter had already targeted another victim in similar circumstances, Lorraine's complaints were ignored.

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