Updates

Ronald Colburn, Deputy Chief of the Border Patrol Announces State of the Agency

Border Patrol has made significant accomplishments while securing our nation's border to protect Americans against the entry of terrorists while maintaining their traditional mission.

U.S. Fire Administration Announces The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Self-Study Now Available

NFIRS, an online self-study course, is the comprehensive method for detailed tracking of fire, emergency, and related incident responses.

Secure Waters LLC is Offering Price Reductions for Marine Industry Businesses

All members of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, The Miami Marine Council, The Marina Mile Association, and the Maritime Security Council price reductions on security equipment and services.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Announces Customer Service Improvements to Entry Process for International Travelers

The Global Entry pilot program is a customer service and security program designed to expedite the screening and processing of pre-approved, low-risk travelers entering the United States.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Announces Enhancements to Airport ID Requirements to Increase Safety

The initiative is the latest in a series designed to facilitate travel for legitimate passengers while enhancing the agency's risk-based focus - on people, not things.

University of Albany Announces Adapting Standards of Care Under Extreme Conditions Satellite Broadcast

Participants will be able to describe the continuing role of basic standards of practice during extreme conditions and develop specific strategies to guide health professionals during and after emergency situations.

Gemalto Delivers Electronic Alien Resident Cards to Taiwan

The contactless cards are the first electronic identification documents built on the strengths of electronic passport technology and are the first foreigner identification cards in Asia.

The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) Offers First Look At Hurricane Evacuee-Tracking System

The state's newly purchased Web-based software system, EWA Phoenix Crisis Management Tools, will allow DSS to quickly and efficiently register evacuees who need state-assisted transportation, and to track their whereabouts throughout a disaster.

DuPont Personal Protection Introduces Its New NFPA 1994 Class 2 Certified Tychem BR

The new DuPont Tychem BR Class 2 garment helps provide increased vapor and liquid protection without full encapsulation, thereby making it easy to use and more affordable than a fully encapsulated garment.

Avon Protection Systems Lands $112M U.S. Government Mask Contract

Avon has been appointed by the U.S. government to supply M50 military respirators to all four U.S. armed forces under the U.S. Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) program.