Updates

Rontal Applications Ltd. Announces Special Version of SimGuard Incident Management System for Efficiency Assurance and Operational Continuity of Border Checkpoints

This special version of Rontal's SimGuard incident management system will be used to ensure border checkpoint efficiency and the maintaining of operational continuity during real-time events.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Announces National Fire Prevention Week 2008

This years Fire Prevention week will be observed October 5-11, and the theme is "Prevent Home Fires."

Rapiscan Systems Launches Portable Walk-Through Metal Detector

The Metor 300 Portable walk-through metal detector: a versatile, state-of-the-art unit that combines advanced metal detection technology with practical design elements.

Connecting the Dots: Using New FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Technology

The eGuardian system will enable near real-time sharing and tracking of terror information and suspicious activities with local, state, tribal, and federal partners.

Securitas USA to Use Advanced Detection Technology's Products to Provide Customers With Superior Security

Both companies will combine their industry knowledge and expertise to aid customers with the common goals of immediately detecting security breaches and fully protecting physical and human assets.

When Crisis Strikes: New FBI Technology Is Ready to Help

ORION (Operational Response and Investigative Online Network) allows the FBI and its partners to coordinate crisis situations no matter how many personnel are involved or where they are located.

Transportation Security Administration's Federal Port Security Credential Now Available Nationwide

The TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) program's goal is to ensure that any individual who has unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities and vessels has received a thorough background check and is not a security threat.

Axsys Technologies Names Daniel Manitakos New Surveillance Systems Group President

"His strong engineering background combined with his in-depth knowledge of our markets and technologies make Dan ideally qualified to lead our Surveillance Systems Group," said Scott Conner, President & COO of Axsys Technologies.

Hirsch Electronics Earns Frost & Sullivan's Technology Innovation Award

"We take tremendous pride from our ability to deliver products that effectively blend proven solutions with advanced technologies," said Rob Zivney, Vice President, Marketing, Hirsch Electronics.

Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) Take Preparedness on the Road

The Center for Domestic Preparedness has averaged 58 mobile training events per week in 2008. MTTs offer hometown responders an opportunity to receive the vital training necessary to respond to potential threats, whether accidental or manmade.