QinetiQ North America, maker of the TALON family of robots, announced that it has formed a development partnership with Ahura Scientific Inc. to integrate Ahura's compact laboratory-grade Raman spectrometer onto TALON CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive)/Hazmat robots for first responders.
ImageTrend's Resource Bridge and Patient Tracking systems, proven emergency preparedness software solutions since 2003, are incorporating the newest technologies to promote cost-effective communications and supply critical information during emergencies.
The Thermo Scientific EPD-G, a cost-effective, electronic personal dosimeter (EPD), engineered to meet specific customer requirements and preferences for measuring workers' gamma radiation exposure.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has worked with airline and law enforcement authorities, as well as federal, state, local, and international partners to put additional security measures in place to ensure aviation security remains strong.
The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 if passed, would direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to undertake a study on emergency communications.
President Barack Obama has selected Howard Schmidt as the Cybersecurity Coordinator. Howard has over 40 years of experience in government, business, and law-enforcement; and brings a unique and deep experience to this important issue.
The Rapiscan Systems' 600 series of baggage and parcel screening systems include dual-energy transmission X-ray scanning for detection of organic and inorganic materials, as well as sophisticated image analysis tools and an intuitive, easy-to-operate Graphical User Interface.
DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Janet Napolitano has supported the efforts of Governors and Congress to enact PASS ID, which puts states on the path to implementing national standards for identification documents and will enhance security across the country.
FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Ready Campaign is reminding Americans to Resolve to be Ready in 2010. Resolve to be Ready is an annual initiative encouraging individuals, families, businesses and communities to make preparedness a part of their New Year resolutions.
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is awarding nine contracts for the advanced research and development of more effective tests and devices to determine the level of radiation a person has absorbed after a nuclear or radiological incident.
