"Police and military organizations continue to see value in the dual-purpose LRAD family of products that allow for intelligible mass communication and emergency warning, and effective public safety and crowd control," said Thomas Brown, president and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "One of our main focuses this past year has been to increase our business development efforts in international markets, and these orders are the result of those efforts."
China should tailor its influenza vaccination strategies to account for its three distinct flu regions, according to the first comprehensive study of that nation's flu patterns. The study, carried out by a research team of Chinese and American scientists, focused on the seasonality of the disease across China to help optimize the timing of future vaccination programs.
"ESS is proud to supply Avon Protection's customers with the highest quality prescription optics for those who need vision correction," said Mike Vigueria, Government Contracts Manager of Eye Safety Systems (ESS). "The Avon 50 Series is the leading mask for law enforcement and tactical users around the globe. Those users can now rely on the most advanced optical manufacturing controls available from a brand partner that understands emergency equipment and the unique demands on those who use it."
Rear Admiral William Lee, Deputy for Operations Policy & Capabilities in the office of U.S. Coast Guard Operations provides written testimony before the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security of the House Committee on Homeland Security. In that testimony, he discusses the Coast Guard's role in maritime border security.
AtHoc Inc. has announced that the Eastman Chemical Company has successfully implemented the AtHoc Interactive Warning System (AtHoc IWS) for its next-generation emergency mass-notification system. By selecting an IP-based mass communications platform, Eastman unifies traditional analog, digital, IP, mobility, and radio technologies into one complete and fully integrated interactive crisis communication system designed to quickly reach its workforce in any situation.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first adjuvanted vaccine for the prevention of H5N1 influenza, commonly known as avian or bird flu. The vaccine, Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Monovalent Vaccine, Adjuvanted, is for use in people 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of exposure to the H5N1 influenza virus.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offers a broad set of tools to help law enforcement and private sector partners prepare for active shooter scenarios, enhance preparedness capabilities, and help mitigate potential threats.
The American Technologies Network Corporation has introduced two new models into its Thermal Weapons Sight System product line for 2014: the ThOR336-1.5X and the ThOR640-1X. The new ThOR thermal weapons sight series has been designed to help meet the needs, at an affordable price, of those working in ground-based night operations.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Philippine Department of Health have launched a vaccination campaign to prevent outbreaks of measles and polio among survivors of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).
Calpipe Security Bollards introduces its new Twist-Up Bollard design, which is a K12/M50 rated bollard that rotates into position with a hand drill. When placed in a foundation with a widened base and greater length, the Twist-Up Bollard maximizes the potential for impact protection, without sacrificing ease of installation.
