The optimal technology will allow for a unique and automatic identifier issued to pedestrians and visitors crossing in vehicles. The benefits of deploying RF technology at the land border allows for the automatic recording of visitors arrival and depart
Team made up of linguists, interrogators and other specialists from the Defense Human Intelligence Service are being deployed to support combat warfighting capabilities.
The portal monitors are capable of detecting various types of radiation emanating from nuclear devices, dirty bombs, special nuclear materials, natural sources and isotopes commonly used in medicine and industry.
"The Emergency Preparedness Guide gives homeowners practical measures they can take now to prepare themselves, their families, and their homes for any possible emergencies," said Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gradually implementing
Section 1012 of the USA PATRIOT Act (P.L. 107-56). This provision seeks to
reduce some of the security risks associated with hazardous materials (hazmat)
transportation by requi
Jurisdiction include Biometrics Identification, Cyber Security, Incident Command System, Explosives Detection, and Data Mining/Warehousing/Analysis/Correlation
FAST is an expedited clearance program for known low-risk cargo shipments through which Mexico and the United States have agreed to harmonize processes for clearance of commercial shipments in accordance with the U.S.-Mexico Border Partnership Declaration
DHS has been working with federal, state and local partners to ensure attendees to the 55th Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies are able to safely and securely enjoy one of the greatest celebrations in American democracy.
Under the Container Security Initiative, CBP has entered into bi-lateral partnerships to identify high-risk cargo containers and to pre-screen them before they are loaded on vessels destined for the United States. Today, governments representing 21 countr
President Bush nominated Michael Chertoff to replace Tom Ridge as the head of the Department of Homeland Security when Ridge steps down on February 1, 2005.
RAE Systems Inc. announced today the launch of PlumeRAE, a unique new portable plume measurement and prediction system that enables first responders to rapidly track airborne clouds of gas and other toxic materials.
Performance Standards Introduced For Rapid Biological Field Tests
AOAC International Approves RAMP following US Department of Homeland Security Sponsored Evaluation
The killing tools available today are extremely lethal, and, not limited to the military forces of nation states but also available to an increasingly large number of terrorist groups.
The terrorists behind 9/11 and other international crimes, and the ill-advised nations that support terrorism in various ways, are counting on the so-called "spiral of fear" to win their unending war against the free nations of the world.
The primary HSPD-8 objective is to establish and implement the short and long term policies needed to strengthen the nation's entire first-responder community.
Implant Sciences Corporation (AMEX: "IMX", "IMX.WS") a developer and manufacturer of products for the homeland security, semiconductor, and medical device industries, today announced orders for eight (8) additional QS-H100 hand-held explosives detection d
"The National Response Plan embodies our nation's commitment to the concept of one team, one goal -- a safer and more secure America," said Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge.
"The effectiveness of US-VISIT has meant that we have been able to deploy the technology on schedule while meeting our goals of enhanced security and the facilitation of legitimate travel and trade," said Asa Hutchinson.
Because canine teams combine excellent mobility with reliable detection rates, their use has evolved to include searching areas in response to bomb threats associated with airport terminals and aircraft, luggage, cargo and vehicles, as well as serving as
