Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States. The Federal Emergency Management Agency manages the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which provides flood insurance policies that serve millions of Americans as their first line of defense against flooding, but the policies are only one component of the program.
NICE Systems has announced that its audio recording solution has successfully completed interoperability testing with Cassidian Communications Inc. and its CORP25 radio trunking system. The integration enables public safety agencies and other security organizations to communicate across multiple vendors' systems that are based on P25 industry standards.
908 Devices is delighted to introduce M908, the world's first and only handheld tool using high-pressure mass spectrometry for trace-level chemical detection and identification. M908 provides civilians, first responders, and military teams with unique capabilities for material analysis and is set to transform the way chemical and explosive hazards are controlled at the point of need.
Currently, first responders have tests that can provide a screen for dangerous materials in 24 to 48 hours. Researchers at the University of Missouri have worked with a private company to develop a new method for anthrax detection that can identify anthrax in only a few hours.
Bell Helicopter has announced its support for the Medevac Foundation's HEMS 101 Project, which is dedicated to producing a set of guidelines for establishing Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS)/Air Ambulance Programs in nations that currently do not have services in place.
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with Public Safety Canada and Canada Border Services Agency, officially launched Phase II of the truck cargo pre-inspection pilot program. The purpose of this pilot is to better manage a shared border and improve economic opportunities for both countries.
SmartPrepare automates and simplifies the collection and management of information voluntarily contributed by citizens. Emergency managers then use the information provided to assist with planning, response, and recovery efforts during events. The system automatically prompts users to update their safety profiles semiannually to maintain accuracy.
The President's FY 2015 budget request will allow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue to transform the way it does business, ensuring the best use of human and financial resources, while continuing to achieve the agency's mission and priorities - including climate change, air quality, safety concerns, and clean water.
Allegion has announced its 2014 line-up of resources and services designed to help schools ensure that they are providing students and staff with safer schools. The company also will be offering a variety of training courses, seminars, and webinars to keep administrators aware of technology changes and trends in school security.
Geographic information systems (GIS) have changed the way law enforcement agencies fight crime. Investigators now rely on actionable intelligence for mapping and analyzing crime patterns. As the use of this technology continues to evolve, police agencies will depend on crime GIS analysts to take advantage of the cutting-edge tools and industry innovations that GIS technology offers.
