Updates

North Dakota Bolsters Natural Disaster Preparedness with Purchase of AmbuBus Kits for Mass Casualty Transport

"This is another statewide department of health that sees the benefits of deploying and keeping AmbuBus Kits on hand," explained First Line Technology President Amit Kapoor. "The North Dakota Department of Health understands that disasters don't always occur only in disaster-prone areas like the Gulf states. The AmbuBus is a proven effective product that allows for expansion of any state or locality's mass evacuation capabilities."

Bruker Expands Remote Infrared Gas Detection and Analysis Capabilities

Bruker is launching its expanded product line for the remote infrared detection of hazardous gases in industrial, environmental, and homeland-security applications. The new Bruker SIGIS 2 (Scanning Infrared Gas Imaging System) is a scanning imaging remote sensing system based on the combination of an infrared spectrometer with a single-detector element and a scanner system.

Avon Protection Expands North American Presence

Avon Protection recently celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Belcamp, MD. This expansion will help the company provide the highest level of support to meet DoD's needs.

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Tragedies in Japan, Effects on U.S. Food Imports

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack commented on the recent tragedies in Japan and reassures the American public that at this time there are no real threats from Japanese imports, which must still meet the safety standards of the United States.

DHS Secretary Napolitano Announces Launch of E-Verify Self Check

"E-Verify is a smart, simple, and effective tool that allows us to work with employers to help them maintain a legal workforce," said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano. "The E-Verify Self Check service will help protect workers and streamline the E-Verify process for businesses."

UNDT Enters Into Agreement With U.S. Department of Commerce to Market Its Radiological Detection Equipment

In the wake of the nuclear disaster in Japan, Universal Detection Technology (UNDT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect against biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, will market the company's radiation detection technology through its agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service.

Evergreen Fire & Security Awarded $250M Electronic Security Systems Prime Contract From USACE

The program under contract, known as Electronic Security Systems V (ESS V) Restricted Suite, is managed and supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from the Electronic Security Center (ESC), in Huntsville, Alabama. The mission of the ESC is to provide a wide range of electronic security system services to U.S. government agencies across the globe. These services are designed to improve/upgrade physical security, life safety, force protection, anti-terrorism, and vulnerability reduction.

Effective Immediately, Scott Health & Safety Is Now Scott Safety

The new brand reflects the company's unified and strategic corporate direction as a global leader that for decades has combined innovation with stability, heritage, and resourcefulness combined with the experience needed to deliver safety protection equipment and solutions. The brand is built on three promises that define Scott Safety's corporate philosophy and the value it delivers to its customers: innovating with purpose; providing solutions that are smart; and putting the customer first - always.

DHS Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at U.S.-Mexico Congressional Border Issues Conference

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano delivered remarks at the Annual U.S.-Mexico Congressional Border Issues Conference - highlighting the continuing partnership between the United States and Mexico to ensure mutual security while facilitating trade and travel along the U.S. Southwest border.

Harris Corporation & Johns Hopkins Medicine Announce Joint Venture to Develop Innovative Medical Image Management Solutions

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, and Johns Hopkins Medicine have announced a joint venture to develop next-generation medical image management solutions. The collaboration brings together Harris's industry-leading health information and security technologies with Johns Hopkins' renowned clinical expertise to fuel innovations in medical image management.