The Utah Board of Regents has approved the Utah System of Higher Education's first Homeland Security and Emergency Management associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree, awarded by the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). The new degree will prepare students for entry-level careers in the fields of homeland security and emergency management.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the 2012 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information on more than 7,600 chemicals used in the nation's commerce. The CDR database contains comprehensive use and exposure information on the most widely used chemicals in the United States.
Vigilant Solutions reports that improvements in its public safety data systems are helping to fund many improvements in local communities. Vigilant's public safety data systems, which incorporate license plate recognition (LPR), are used by thousands of agencies every day to improve officer safety, enhance investigation capabilities, locate Amber Alerts, and more.
As if the influenza outbreaks were not bad enough, now a nasty norovirus is also spreading across the country, causing sufferers additional symptoms such as stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The American Red Cross recommends several steps that those in danger can follow to help protect themselves from the virus.
DuPont and LION Apparel have collaborated on a new offering for firefighters and first responders: gear that protects, from the inside-out, with the most advanced blends of DuPont Kevlar filament, DuPont Nomex, and Kevlar staple. Both companies have worked with fire departments around the world to test new fiber technologies and improve thermal protection within firefighter gear.
Transitioning to the new SAM (System for Award Management) registration system for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program can be frustrating, especially when it requires migrating previous DUNS numbers and Central Contractor Registry information. To help with the transition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides resources and key points that all applicants and awardees should keep in mind.
Three clinical trials being used to find more effective treatments for influenza are enrolling volunteers with influenza at the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and at several dozen other domestic and international sites.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of the DHS Campus Resilience Pilot Program (CR Pilot) for U.S. colleges and universities. Partnering with the Department of Education and the Department of Justice, DHS will work with state, local, and private-sector partners to enhance preparedness and campus resilience.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. has announced the initiation of a Phase 2 study designed to evaluate non-interference of BioThrax (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed) when administered in conjunction with antibiotics. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate any impact of the vaccine on ciprofloxacin by administering the antibiotic prior to and following the administration of a 3-dose series of BioThrax.
Salient Federal Solutions Inc. has announced the expansion of its Voyager Query, a law enforcement app, for the Apple iOS and Android mobile platforms. The app is used by law enforcement to gain access into criminal justice databases to answer data queries and to assist law enforcement officers in the field.
