The full-scale exercise was intended to demonstrate the Southeast region's capabilities to coordinate, communicate, and respond during and after a possible radiological/nuclear threat to the region's interstate highways.
The introduction of lanes that will serve as both family lanes and dedicated lanes for passengers carrying medically necessary liquids strengthens TSA efforts to build a network of technology to detect liquid explosives.
"This agreement will enable law-enforcement officers of both countries to share information to combat crime and enhance our ability to prevent criminal and terrorist travel," said Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Paul A. Schneider.
"Historically, we know transitions may be periods of increased vulnerability. We are keenly focused on ensuring a smooth hand-off to the new administration and working closely with the incoming transition team." DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff.
The Leica ScanStation2 is a high-speed/high-definition 3D laser scanning system able to quickly measure crime scenes and support criminal investigations with far greater speed and accuracy than conventional methods.
The contract is part of an ongoing multidimensional USCIS effort to transform its business processes and will serve as a key factor in enabling the agency to speed benefits determination, combat identity fraud, and reduce processing time backlogs.
The Raider can detect nuclear material and identify the radionuclide. It immediately recognizes the presence of radioactive materials that might be smuggled into buildings, large public gatherings, or any other location with potential risk.
"The ICT21 contract allows us to expand our relationship with the FDA by leveraging our expertise in providing infrastructure services to a variety of federal government customers," said Vangent President and CEO Mac Curtis.
The three-year accreditation is recognition of the department's excellence & its use of "best practices in campus law enforcement." The department had to demonstrate that it was in full compliance with all of the 205 standards required for accreditation.
James Lee Witt Associates will provide assistance and guidance for debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster, and the repair and/or replacement of damaged public facilities such as roads, buildings, and utilities.
