"The eXaminer XLB is the highest-performing in-line CT (computed tomography) EDS (explosives detection system) available and the only EU Standard 3 system with sufficient throughput for European Level 1 operation," said Thomas M. Ripp, president of L-3 Security & Detection Systems. "We continue to invest in the eXaminer platform to meet current and future EU standards."
"This is the new M50 mask to replace the [M40 gas mask]," said Sgt. Matthew Davis, the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear chief for Headquarters and Support Co., 2nd Bn., 7th Marines. "It has two filters instead of one [and] one single eye piece. Overall, it is a better mask; it...[makes it] easier to drink, though, [and] better to communicate through."
Lumidigm has announced that Verimetrics has selected Lumidigm's Mercury & Venus fingerprint readers as its preferred biometric platforms for SmartProfile deployments in a wide range of environments including hospitals, emergency response vehicles, and retail stores. With Lumidigm sensors, Verimetrics' biometric single sign-on (SSO) solution succeeds in real-world conditions ranging from sub-zero temperatures to situations requiring the use of latex gloves.
"We are very proud to bring William Fletcher onto the ICF International staff. With more than 20 years in the IT field and his deep experience in the critical infrastructure and power industries, he will help ICF continue to deliver outstanding service and results for our clients," said Andy Robinson, senior vice president for ICF International.
ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, and the 311 Synergy Group have announced release of the new multi-media DVD toolkit, "Integrating 311 into Disaster Response & Recovery." The kit is designed to assist local governments use their 311 or CRM (constituent relationship management) systems more effectively to share information with the public in times of emergency.
"The safety of the traveling public is our top priority and we will not negotiate on security," said Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole. "But morale and employee engagement cannot be separated from achieving superior security. If security officers vote to move forward with collective bargaining, this framework will ensure that TSA retains the capability and flexibility necessary to respond to evolving threats, and [will] continue improving employee engagement, performance, and professional development."
Although the major wrath of the winter storms has passed, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to encourage all Americans to follow the instructions of state and local officials, and to listen to local radio and/or TV stations for updated emergency information. This year's storms serve as an important reminder to make sure that family preparedness plans and contacts are up to date and fully understood.
RescueSim is virtual training software that prepares emergency response teams for incidents in a realistic virtual environment without the cost, dangers, and difficulties encountered in real-life practical training. RescueSim is widely used by Fire & Rescue Services and leading industrial companies, including Shell and Dow Chemical, to improve the operational preparedness of their response crews.
The EMCAPS Model is a standalone software program developed to allow users to model disaster scenarios for drill planning and to use as an education resource. It also allows users to estimate casualties arising from biological, chemical, radiological, or explosive attacks. EMCAPS was a joint effort between, and funded in part by: the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness & Response; the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and the National Center for the Study of Preparedness & Catastrophic Event Response.
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin testing new software, TSA Administrator John Pistole announced, on its advanced imaging technology (AIT) machines, which enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images and, instead: (a) auto-detect potential threat items; and (b) indicate their location on a generic outline of a person.
