TechSolutions, a new program established by the DHS's Science & Technology directorate, will support the first responder community by accelerating delivery of emerging technologies.
States seeking federal preparedness assistance funds must first submit highly specific preparedness reports - which is easier said than done. A "gap analysis" is needed, several important questions must be answered, and periodic tests must be scheduled.
Crises and catastrophes are and will continue to be among the eternal verities of human life. Coping with them successfully requires effective communications - clear, concise, confident, and comforting.
The kit can be adapted to detect the strain of bird flu, including H5N1, which has led to the deaths of hundreds of millions of poultry and infected almost 300 people, more than 60 percent of them fatally.
With the acquisition of A4Vision, Bioscrypt is the first company to offer off-the-shelf finished readers for both finger and 3D face biometrics for use in physical access control.
The decision, known as Milestone C, clears the way for deployment of RSDL to war-fighters as DOD's next-generation skin decontaminant for protection against chemical weapon agents.
This pilot program will enhance the security of state drivers' licenses and potentially serve as an acceptable alternative document for crossing the U.S. land and sea borders.
The stainless-steel AreaRAE options are designed for more rugged deployments in hazardous environments that need intrinsic safety certification and where the potential for sparks must be eliminated.
Many Americans think the threat of a pandemic flu is over, so have let down their guard. But it isn't, and they should not have. It could strike suddenly, move fast, over a wide area, and wreak death and destruction throughout the entire world.
Alabama A&M University Research Institute is the research arm of an HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama. Most of its work in domestic preparedness is in pattern recognition along with a focus on great and celebrated individuals in radar and electromagnetic wave.
Identity management is a top priority for government agencies. News coming this week from Exostar makes the goal managing digital credentials across multiple card systems achievable and cost-effective, with the ability to scale as growth requires.
Scenarios include pandemic flu, Anthrax Small Pox, dirty bomb and natural disasters. All exercises are conducted via Internet and audio conferencing and are compliant with Joint Commission and HSEEP standards.
"This state-of-the-art training facility will provide our Coast Guard and Navy crews the skills and expertise they need to sail our newest, most capable ships into the 21st century," said Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) directorate announced the selection today of 22 small businesses to participate in technology contracts that will increase innovation and creativity in research and development
TSA began randomly screening employees working in secure areas of the airport approximately one year ago at 20 airports, and broadened the program early last fall. Now, roving groups of officers screen employees on a random and unpredictable basis nationw
When equipped with the appropriate filter, the C50 mask protects against a range of CBRN threats, including chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial materials, biological and radiological hazards, and riot agents.
GAO is making several recommendations to DOE to better prioritize sites to be selected for security upgrades and strengthen program management practices, including developing a long-term sustainability plan to protect DOE's investment in security upgrades
This primer is intended as a tool to aid local and State planners in maximizing the use of the highway network in the development and execution of evacuation plans for their communities, States or regions.
This handbook will provide the reader with the applicable federal laws and the threat that exists from those individuals and groups who would use the agriculture, chemical, or petroleum industries to kill, maim, or destroy our citizens, and communities.
Concerns have been raised about whether LNG tankers could become terrorist targets, causing the LNG cargo to spill and catch on fire, and potentially explode.
This two-day course also will allow regional groups to learn and gain an overall knowledge of what is happening with regards to the latest radiation detection and measurement methods and instruments throughout the regional areas.
TVI's Pneumatic Mobile Surge Hospital is a stand-alone system that includes a 20-bed pneumatic shelter, trailer/storage, generator and HVAC. This system provides the ability to rapidly respond to a major public health emergency in its community.
This plan coordinates with and complements the President's National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, and the Department of Health and Human Services Pandemic Influenza plan.
Her views on how Raytheon is leveraging its world-class technological capabilities to upgrade U.S. homeland security. Specific comments on several systems now in production or in the RDT&E pipeline.
The AVON-ISI integration offers customers a broader product line, a deeper technology base, and the expertise of an international company with a strong history of providing quality products and technologies to a variety of markets.
DPJ's editor in chief comments on several important homeland-defense and national-security issues now in the news, and asks some relevant questions not usually addressed by the national media - and either evaded or ignored by the members of Congress.
Three modes of operation, two of which might strain the trained EMS personnel resources immediately available but would not overwhelm them. Preparing for the third mode, a sudden mass-casualty scenario, must be done carefully and thoughtfully.
Nomex® is an inherently flame-resistant, high-temperature fiber that will not melt, drip, or support combustion in air. It also provides outstanding resistance to a broad range of chemicals and is offered in paper, felt, fabric, and fiber forms.
The new text analytics desktop solution (LEADS - Law Enforcement Analyst Desktop Solution) accelerates an agency's ability to follow leads, make arrests, and close cases.
The institute will serve as a national cyber crimes training facility where state and local police officers, as well as prosecutors and judges, will be offered both training opportunities and instruction in the latest equipment available.
The new information package includes easy-to-follow procedures for the diagnosis and management of radiation contamination & exposure, guidance in the use of radiation medical countermeasures, and a variety of other ways to facilitate medical responses.
Remploy Frontline has devised a new garment-protection system that can be worn for extended periods in a hot and humid environment. The Cougar is designed and tested to offer multi-hazard CBRN protection in all operational environments.
In the field of training, the Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Medical Support program, transferred in 2004 from DOD to DHS, has no peer in preparing its graduates to operate in dangerous and unstable environments.
Sharon discusses current CBRN projects, his office's support for the WMD-CSTs, the JRO role in technology experimentation, TIC/TIM threats, and the Joint Biological-Agent Detection System.
The demonstration, known as Winter Storm, was a multi-jurisdictional test to verify the integration and interoperability of credential system attributes such as qualifications, authorizations, certifications, and privileges.
Self-contained, prefabricated, pre-wired, and UL-listed, the BioBooth mail-screening booth was designed to permit inspectors to safely receive and open mail, isolating the rest of the staff and facility from exposure if bio-hazards are present.
The P25 channel controller converts analog radio channels to P25 digital channels, allowing users to economically replace conventional analog communication systems with the modernized P25 digital system.
The REAL ID requirements were developed in accordance with recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission that Congress passed into law, and will enhance the security and integrity of drivers' licenses.
A total of 12 Border Patrol Emergency Medical Team members from El Paso provide assistance in the area near Americus, Ga., as part of a national effort to assist in recovery and clean-up operations in that community.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) used ADASHI First Response software to assist in the security arrangements during the 79th Annual Academy Awards ceremonies.
The first phase of the Learn Safe solution will be delivered to multiple security-minded school districts that value the safety and security of their employees, students, and parents.
Career changers and traditional-age college students alike are enthusiastically enrolling in Anne Arundel Community College's homeland-security classes.
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