The partnership combines Imtech's worldwide experience in maritime systems and VSTEP's innovative 3D simulation technology to introduce a new range of high-end maritime simulators that are not only affordable and maintainable but also adaptable for both the profit and non-profit market sectors.
Four highly sophisticated types of sensors are now being used to detect potentially lethal gases and vapors at the so-called "meth labs" blighting the nation. All four are limited in scope, though, for various reasons. Question: Could the "orthogonal" fuzzy-logic solution provided by the Environics ChemPro 100 be the next step toward a more perfect system?
Each year, TISP (The Infrastructure Security Partnership) members and partners submit award applications nominating candidates who have made a significant and lasting contribution to critical infrastructure resilience. This year TISP will be recognizing three individuals for their distinguished leadership in critical infrastructure resilience and volunteer service.
"Pilots are trusted partners who ensure the safety of millions of passengers flying every day," said Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole. "Allowing these uniformed pilots, whose identity has been verified, to go through expedited screening at the checkpoint...makes for smart security and an efficient use of our resources."
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano highlighted two important cyber-security initiatives that enhance coordination and information sharing with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and their private-sector partners - building on a series of recent cyber-security measures that increase the nation's ability to protect itself against cyber threats.
"For more than a decade, ExitSentry has been the exit lane breach control solution of choice for airports throughout the United States and Canada, and we are excited to be part of this project," said Craig Chambers, president and CEO, Cernium Corporation. "We look forward to working with SecureNet to enhance TSA's [the Transportation Security Administration's] ability to detect threats and further protect air travelers."
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Rich Serino addressed the 2010 American Ambulance Association at its annual conference about the importance of working together as a team to respond to and recover from emergencies. He also urged the audience to incorporate the needs and capabilities of the entire community, including children and people with disabilities, when planning for disaster response and recovery operations.
In a survey conducted by LiveProcess in conjunction with the American Hospital Association (AHA), emergency managers at hospitals across the U.S. were queried about issues they face within their own programs, and the results paint a grim picture for preparedness across the country - even with extensive Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) funding.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole have announced the expansion of the nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign in the National Capital Region and to the nation's hotel and lodging industry - raising public awareness and strengthening security in America's tourism and travel industry in anticipation of the busy holiday travel season.
John Kime has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and in that post is responsible for the global operations of Avon Protection Systems. John has extensive knowledge and experience within the manufacturing sector, providing leadership in the area of general management with a focus on growth, process improvement, and company transformation.
