Updates

DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Science & Technology Directorate Establishes Two New Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs)

"FFRDCs enable us to use private-sector resources for long-term research & development needs in a way that supports our mission and uses taxpayer dollars in a fiscally responsible way," said acting Under Secretary for Science & Technology Bradley Buswell.

ENCRYPTX Strengthens Offerings to the Federal Government Through Addition to the Department of Defense's GSA SmartBuy Contract

The Ultralock (now DeviceDefender) provides affordable, transparent & controllable detection, management & encryption of PC removable drives & media, and has been approved by the Department of Defense DARTT team & is included on the DOD SmartBuy Contract.

iLOOKABOUT Partners with Patriot Properties

The agreement provides for full integration of iLOOKABOUT StreetScape with Patriot's AssessPro Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) application.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Announces One Million Workers Now Enrolled in Vital Port Security Program

"Enrolling one million workers in less than 18 months is a testament to the collaborative efforts of TSA and the United States Coast Guard on this important maritime security effort," said Gale Rossides, acting administrator, TSA.

Craig Fugate to Be Nominated as Administrator for Federal Emergency Management Agency

President Obama has announced his intention to nominate Craig Fugate as FEMAs new administrator.

Intelagard's On-Demand Radiological Decontamination and Recovery Approach Technical Brief

Rapid, efficient, and cost-effective recovery is critical to reduce public health risks, minimize economic impacts, restore public confidence, and, in the case of an intentional incident, minimize the spread of fear thus discouraging further incidents.

ILC Dover Adds Removable Head Band and Quick-Loc Belt Upgrades to Their Sentinel XL CBRN PAPR System

ILC Dover received NIOSH approval on an anti-microbial/removable headband and quick release belt for their Sentinel CBRN PAPR, which allows agencies a wide degree of flexibility to protect against a range of threats.

South Korea Awards ICx Technologies a Mass Spectrometry Contract With an Estimated Value Of Up To $40 Million

The contract is for the development of a chemical & biological mass spectrometer (CBMS) for use in military reconnaissance vehicles. ICx Analytical Instruments will work with ICx BioDefense to deliver a premium-class biological & chemical detection system

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Announces Two New Schlage Power Supplies UL294-Listed

By providing low-voltage filtered and regulated power for a broad range of access-control devices and panels, the new Schlage power supplies meet the needs of both the security and access-control market segments.

President Obama Signs 2009 Proclamation Naming March 'Red Cross Month'

March has officially been declared American Red Cross Month by order of a Presidential Proclamation signed by President Barack Obama in ceremonies marking the 66th time the month of March has been celebrated in honor of the organization.