Updates

Delta Scientific Introduces the Designer Series of Crash-Rated Gates

"Many organizations are very concerned about the aesthetics of their landscaping and asked us to provide other looks beyond slats and bars," said David Dickinson, Delta Scientific senior vice president. "Now, safety engineers can meet their security and aesthetic requirements with gates that have been tested in the field and trials for more than 25 years. In addition to 14 different decors, Delta gates are available with a variety of options to suit each installation."

Rapiscan Systems Receives Approximately $6 Million in New Orders for Advanced Personnel Screening Solution

The Rapiscan Secure 1000, which can detect small, non-metallic concealed threats very quickly and with excellent image resolution, offers customers the best available combination of security and operational efficiency. This capability translates into improved threat detection, fewer false alarms, and a reduced need for physical "patdown" searches.

DHS Secretary Napolitano Announces Additional Deployments of Recovery Act-Funded Advanced Imaging Technology

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced the deployment of advanced imaging technology (AIT) units, purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, to 28 additional airports - strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies.

CBP Introduces 'Travelcast'

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced release of the first in a series of podcasts designed to answer travelers' frequently asked questions in a brief and understandable forum. The first "Travelcast" describes the approved travel documents that U.S. citizens and other lawful permanent residents must provide when they return from international destinations.

Smiths Detection Launches Enhanced Early Warning Biological Detector

The battery-powered SmartBio Sensor is portable and ruggedized, enabling it to be used to proactively protect public venues in various applications, including perimeter monitoring for both indoor and outdoor events, as well as in a range of military environments.

DHS Secretary Napolitano Announces Nearly $790 Million in Critical Infrastructure & Preparedness Grants

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced details of the fiscal year 2010 Preparedness Grants for nine federal programs - including critical infrastructure-related grants - totaling nearly $790 million to assist state, local & tribal governments, and the private sector, in strengthening preparedness against acts of terrorism, major natural disasters, and other emergencies.

FEMA & TEMA Establish Facebook Community Page for Disaster Recovery

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) have announced an online hub for collaborative information-sharing through Facebook for the response and recovery to severe weather and flooding in Tennessee. The webpage hosts an online community where those affected by the disaster and those active in the response can share information.

United Cargo Adds AcuTemp RKN to Temp Control Service

Brian Kohr, General Manager of CSafe, commented that, "We are pleased to have United Cargo as a CSafe airline partner. We are confident that the superior performing AcuTemp RKN air cargo container will be a great addition to their Temp Control service offerings."

IC3 Celebrates 10 Years of Fighting Cybercrime

"This year marks the first decade of our partnership with NW3C addressing nearly 1.5 million Internet crime complaints to IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center)," said Bill Hinerman, FBI Unit Chief for IC3. "This partnership has increased law enforcement's ability to collect, analyze, and refer Internet crime complaints to our domestic and international law enforcement partners."

TSA Purchases L-3 ProVision Checkpoint Screening Systems

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has ordered approximately 200 ProVision advanced imaging technology systems for the screening of passengers at U.S. airport checkpoints. These systems provide TSA with an additional technology to support TSA's layered security approach.