Updates

Rapiscan Systems Announces Inclusion of Four Products on TSA Technology List for Air Cargo Inspection

Rapiscan Systems Inc. has announced that the Rapiscan 620DV, Rapiscan 632DV, Rapiscan 638DV, and Rapiscan MVXR5000 have been included on the Transportation Security Administration's Candidate Technology List for Air Cargo Inspections.

National Preparedness Month: Your Emergency Kit

September is National Preparedness Month and provides an excellent opportunity to update or create your emergency "grab and go" kit.

Phoenix Group of Virginia Inc. Becomes a Distributor of LIFESAVER Bottles

LIFESAVER bottles produce filtered, sterile drinking water free of bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and all other microbiological waterborne pathogens.

Northrop Grumman Signs License Agreement for Chemical and Biological Detection Technology

Northrop Grumman Corporation & Syagen Technology have signed a product development and license agreement to further strengthen their collaboration in the development of the next generation of chemical biological mass spectrometry instrumentation.

Universal Detection Technology Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Detection of Anthrax, Ricin & Other Biological Weapons

"This contract will provide vital bioterrorism detection equipment to the DOD for a very sensitive sector of our national security and intelligence," said Jacques Tizabi, CEO of Universal Detection Technology. "As the public & private sectors realize the risks of bioterrorism activity, we will provide them with the necessary tools to meet those risks."

GEOMET Listed as GSA Supplier

The United States General Services Administration (GSA) listing for GEOMET enables U.S. federal agencies and the military to order GEOMET's personal protective equipment, such as its DTAP-brand chemical protective suits, which are highly regarded in the industry.

Smiths Detection to Demonstrate Advanced People Screening Solution for Critical Infrastructure at ASIS 2009

Smiths Detection's new screener is designed to increase throughput while quickly detecting concealed weapons and explosives in security-sensitive buildings and areas.

EPA Announces Water Laboratory Alliance Security Summit

The Summit will actively engage a vast array of technical and leadership staff from the water, laboratory, and emergency response communities to learn about WLA Program elements, practice the WLA Response Plan (WLA-RP) for incident response, and provide hands-on experience with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) security-related tools and resources.

DHS & DOD Announce New Information-Sharing Tool to Help Fusion Centers Combat Terrorism

The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Defense (DOD) have announced an initiative to grant selected state and major urban area fusion center personnel access to classified terrorism-related information.

GAO Report: NORTHCOM Has a Strong Exercise Program, but Involvement of Interagency Partners & States Can Be Improved

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommends that the Department of Defense (DOD) direct U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) to consistently involve the states in planning, executing, and assessing exercises and improve oversight of corrective actions.