The theme selected for this year's conference is Effective Communications for a Secure Nation, which centers on advancing the goals of the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has given the course the designator AWR-149-W. This designation makes it possible for response organizations to use grant funds to pay for bulk registrations.
The combination of RF Communications and Wireless Systems creates a powerful supplier in the global land mobile radio systems market and provides complete end-to-end infrastructure solutions, including IP-based voice and data networks, that support multiple platforms and provide interoperability among disparate systems.
The VeriTrace system is designed to assist state and federal agencies in the management of emergency situations and disaster recovery through use of implantable RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology.
Radiological emergency safety expert John Darrin has launched a new web site today to provide resources for emergency responders to radiological events such as terrorist attacks and nuclear power plant accidents.
The Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC) announced that the statewide Critical Incident Planning and Mapping System (CIPMS) is now protecting nearly 2,000 public K-12 schools in the State of Washington, and is also protecting 18 of the state's 35 community colleges.
"Idaho Technology is pleased to extend this license to Thermo Fisher Scientific," said Randy Rasmussen, president of Idaho Technology. "Our SYBR intellectual property has helped expand applications in molecular biology with the use of real time PCR products providing powerful tools for licensed partners."
Ready Classroom will provide elementary and middle-school teachers with the resources needed to integrate natural-disaster preparedness information into their curricula. The program is an extension of Ready Kids, a nationwide effort designed to encourage children and families to take action and prepare for emergencies.
AreaRAE Rapid Deployment chemical and radiological threat-detection kits provide real-time, life-critical information about toxic, combustible, and radiological threats. When combined with the LifeShirt, incident commanders will know the status of their personnel as well.
"TSA's partnership with the Liberian Civil Aviation Authority underscores the commitment of both nations to raise the baseline of aviation security worldwide," said Cindy Farkus, assistant administrator for TSA's Office of Global Strategies.
