A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) - its first to look at antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, globally - reveals that this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future. It is happening right now in every region of the world and has the potential to affect anyone, of any age, in any country.
Following the recent tragedies at a Jewish Community Center outside of Kansas City and at Ft. Hood, Attorney General Eric Holder urged Congress to approve $15 million in funding for active shooter training for law enforcement officers to ensure they have the tools they need to effectively respond to threats, protect themselves, and save innocent lives.
Tacprogear is proud to announce the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard 0101.06 Certification for Threat Level IIIA soft body armor under the Tacprogear and Tacprogear BLACK brands. NIJ Threat Level IIIA body armor provides the user the highest level of protection currently available from concealable body armor.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new program to provide earlier access to high-risk medical devices that are intended to treat or diagnose patients with serious conditions whose medical needs are unmet by current technology.
Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria that causes anthrax, is commonly found in soils all over the world and can cause serious, and often fatal, illness in both humans and animals. A credit-card-sized anthrax detection cartridge developed at Sandia National Laboratories and recently licensed to a small business makes testing safer, easier, faster, and cheaper.
Six experts from outside the federal government will join the National Biodefense Science Board to provide advice and guidance to Health and Human Services (HHS) assistant secretary for preparedness and response, and to the HHS Secretary, on preventing, preparing for, and responding to adverse health effects of public health emergencies.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that $112 million in funding is available through two Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs - Flood Mitigation Assistance and Pre-Disaster Mitigation. These programs assist state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in strengthening the nation's ability to reduce the potential costs of natural disasters.
Software developer ADASHI Systems recently revealed a Google Glass prototype. ADASHI first response and incident command software allows firefighters to instantly view critical data such as site plans, aerial imagery, and electronic huddle diagramming. By integrating with computer-aided dispatch systems, ADASHI software automatically delivers all the relevant data.
Advanced Laser Imaging Ltd., a world leader in the use of laser scanning and photogrammetry techniques, aims to revolutionize police investigation and criminal justice procedures with its virtual 3-D immersive environments and analysis techniques. In addition, the interactivity of the recordings can help gather and test the veracity of witness statements.
In written testimony before the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, U.S. Secret Service Criminal Investigative Division Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ari Baranoff addressed the risks and challenges the nation faces from cyber crimes and the importance of collaborating with the private sector.
