The American Military University (AMU), working with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), has introduced a concentration in Maritime Law Enforcement for its Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program. This program is designed for students who wish to develop a better understanding of the policies and operational strategies used to ensure border and coastal security.
BioTRAC incorporates several biometric acquisition devices for complete identity enrollment in less than two minutes, including: four high-resolution fingerprint sensors; a multi-function camera with one- and two-dimensional barcode reading; and dual iris capture cameras. Additional capabilities include a smart card reader, GPS, a two-dimensional barcode scanner, a proximity card reader, and wireless communications including 3G, 802.11, and Bluetooth.
The Chemists at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been studying decontamination techniques for almost a decade. Their job is to plan for the worst. With funding and guidance from the Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate, they're researching ways to help the nation respond to and clean up after potential chemical attacks.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano have announced the formation of a federal partnership with state, regional, local, and tribal leaders to develop a strategy to more effectively address America's wildland fire challenges.
Mountain State University's (MSU) School of Leadership and Professional Development will hold the second annual Leadership Link conference, May 12-15. Keynote speakers for the event include: Dr. Denis Onieal, Superintendent of the National Fire Academy; Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, Deputy Director for the National Guard Bureau in Washington, D.C.; Dr. Charles H. Polk, President of Mountain State University; and Isaac H. Manning, President of Trinity Works.
"Protecting the international aviation system is a shared challenge that requires the mutual commitment of our international allies and private sector partners," said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano. "We are committed to working closely with our partners around the world to deploy intelligence-based targeting, state-of-the art technologies, and proactive screening measures to deter and disrupt terrorism and other threats to the global aviation system."
ICx Technologies Inc. continues to support efforts to defeat improvised explosive devices (IEDs) with the Fido XT explosives detector, which weighs less than three pounds and is capable of ultra trace vapor detection. The Fido ST units will support U.S. military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Idaho Technology Inc. has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) to develop tests for multiple flu strains on the Joint Biological Agent Identification and Diagnostic System (JBAIDS). The JBAIDS instrument, already widely deployed across the globe, and the suite of flu tests that will result from this new effort, will be used to test military personnel and their families for Influenzas A and B as well as subtypes of A.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Administrator Craig Fugate outlines the establishment of priorities, defining of outcomes, development of strategies, and budgeting of activities within FEMA to create appropriate financial plans.
With less than four weeks to go before opening day, the 10th annual Disaster Response & Recovery Expo (DRRE) is once again poised to retain its leadership role in the emergency response industry. DRRE - co-located with the 2010 Integrated Medical, Public Health, Preparedness & Response Training Summit - provides the perfect opportunity for local, state, and federal public health and emergency preparedness practitioners and policy makers to view and discuss the latest equipment, technologies, and services available.
