Updates

U.S. Coast Guard Commissions New National Security Cutter

The first two National Security Cutters, Bertholf and Waesche, will improve operational readiness and help the Coast Guard fulfill its multi-mission roles more effectively.

DRS Technologies Receives $116 Million Contract to Provide Infrared Sighting Systems for U.S. Army Tanks and Other Combat Vehicles

DRS will provide Horizontal Technology Integration Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (HTI SGF) sighting systems & components for use aboard U.S. Army combat & tactical wheeled vehicles, providing critical common night-vision technology.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Ready for 'CheckPoint Friendly' Laptop Bags

Beginning 16 August, the TSA will allow passengers to leave their laptop computers in new bags that meet "checkpoint friendly" standards.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Opens 5th Northern Border Air and Marine Branch

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has officially opened the Great Lakes Air and Marine Branch at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base near Detroit to enhance CB northern border security operations.

MDI Inc.'s LearnSafe Initiative Selected by Dallas County Schools for Implementation of Phase I of Its State-of-the-Art Unified Safety and Security Program

The installation will include such LearnSafe state-of-the-art security technology as infrared detectors, biometric fingerprint readers, integrated time and attendance systems, networked IP, and wireless video surveillance.

Innovative Biosensors Inc. Expands Scientific Advisory Board

Dr. Barry Kreiswirth and Dr. Gary Procop are leaders in the field of infectious disease diagnostics and bring essential experience to the Board, which will be critical to product development efforts in the clinical area.

GenVec Receives Continued Funding From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Vaccine Program

GenVec announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has executed the second option period under a three-year agreement with GenVec to support the development of vaccines for the prevention of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

GE Security Canada Announces Availability of Standards-Compliant IP-Based Fire Alarm Monitoring Receiver/Transmitter

GE Security announced the immediate availability of a ULC-listed, IP-based fire alarm receiver/transmitter to meet the new Canadian CAN/ULC-S559-04 fire alarm monitoring standard.

U.S. Park Police Uses XPAK for Explosives Screening During National Mall Independence Day Celebration

Over 500 personal belongings such as purses, duffle bags, coolers, and backpacks were screened over nine hours of continuous screening operations, and the XPAK operated without failure and without false alarms.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Releases National Emergency Communications Plan

DHS released the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) to address gaps and determine solutions so that emergency response personnel at all levels of government and across all disciplines can communicate as needed, on demand, and as authorized.