Updates

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) Announce Guidance on Pandemic Vaccination Allocation

The guidance provides a planning framework to help state, tribal, local, and community leaders ensure that vaccine allocation and use will reduce the impact of a pandemic on public health and minimize disruption to society and the economy.

FLIR Systems Announces Delivery Orders for $30 Million From the U.S. Army

FLIR is awarded an order totaling $30 million from the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command for its Star SAFIRE(R) III stabilized multi-sensor systems.

FEMA Announces 'QuakeSmart' Project for Post-Earthquake Business Purposes

QuakeSmart is designed to encourage business leaders and owners in areas of the United States that are at risk from earthquakes to take actions that will mitigate damage to their businesses and provide greater safety for customers and employees.

Joint Statement of Robert Hooks, Eric Myers, and Dr. Jeffrey Stiefel of the Office of Health Affairs Before the House Committee on Homeland Security on the Topic: One Year Later - Implementing the Biosurveillance Requirements of the 9/11 Act

"Our goal is to generate timely and comprehensive information about a biological event and put it into the hands of decision makers responsible for the continuity of society and government."

RAZOR EX Portable Pathogen Detection System from Idaho Technology Inc.

The RAZOR EX system is designed for detection and identification of biological agents. Created for first responders and front line military troops, it is easily operated while working in protective equipment under extreme conditions.

Sceptor Industries Expands Senior Management Team

Richard Thomas joins Sceptor Industries as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. He will be responsible for the management, growth, and integration of global business operations for the company.

ICx Technologies Adds Stride Radionuclide Identification Detection Units and Systems to Its Sophisticated Roster of Detection Products

Stride Systems are designed to automatically screen people, luggage and packages at critical checkpoints, as well as entries into facilities, to detect the covert movement of special nuclear materials or weapons.

ILC Dover Receives NIOSH Approval on Quick-Loc Waist Belt for Sentinel XL HP

The enhanced belt features a low-friction thermoplastic elastomer that allows the user to smoothly and easily adjust the belt size. In addition, the smooth belt surface can be readily wiped clean with a number of standard disinfectants.

Raytheon Awarded $5.4 Million APCO P25 Radio System Contract

"Raytheon's ability to integrate a combined P25 radio system and data solution provides ATCO Electric with a turnkey solution to maximize our investment," said Sett Policicchio, president, ATCO Electric.

Bruker CBRNE Detection Business Receives Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Technologies

Frost & Sullivan: "This award is presented to Bruker Daltonics in recognition of its extensive knowledge and experience in the development and manufacture of CBRNE detection systems based on a broad array of technologies."