Updates

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Adds 3D Laser Scanning Technology From Leica Geosystems to Support Forensic and Investigative Activities

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) has announced a significant enhancement to its investigative capabilities through the acquisition of forensic 3D laser- scanning technology from Leica Geosystems.

Amtrak Launches New Security Procedures

Amtrak announces the deployment of its new specialized Amtrak Mobile Security Team. This team will patrol stations and trains to randomly inspect passenger baggage.

AOptix Technologies Adds VP of Operations to Launch Advanced Biometrics Iris Product

Doug McNeil, the new Vice President of Operations at AOptix Technologies, brings years of engineering and manufacturing experience to a fast-growing company.

Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at a Press Conference Regarding President Bush's FY 2009 Budget for the Department of Homeland Security

DHS Secretary Chertoff highlights specific areas of the budget related to priority goals: protecting the nation & American people; critical infrastructures; improving emergency response/management capabilities; & building a culture of preparedness.

Avon's Offer Enhanced by CBRN NIOSH Approval for Advanced Face Masks with C420 PAPR Unit

The C420 PAPR - a powerful, efficient, comfortable, and lightweight system - is the blower of choice for current and next-generation military and law-enforcement CBRN (chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear) protective products.

DHS Agencies Announce Enrollment Dates for Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) in Six Ports

This program ensures 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 known security threat.

Vanguard (TM) Goes Digital

The digital architecture means that new devices can be added to the ROV "network" and controlled remotely without returning remotely operated vehicles to the workshop and suffering downtime.

Sagem Securite to Provide Interpol and Its 186 Member States With the Latest Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), the MetaMorpho

The latest version of the MetaMorpho AFIS will accelerate communications between Interpol headquarters in Lyon and the member states, enrich the fingerprint database, and increase the inquiry success rate.

Delta Scientific's New DSC650 Fixed Bollard Modules Rated PU50/P1

The new DSC650 module functions as a standalone module or as part of an extended array on shallow substrates, including those that are not level or have turns, and will stop a 5000-pound (2300 kg) vehicle traveling at 50 mph (80 kph).

2008 Public Health Preparedness Summit to Highlight Key Issues, Resources, and Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planning, Response, and Recovery

This year's agenda is jam-packed with more than 200 workshops, interactive sessions, posters, and roundtable discussions designed to enhance knowledge, increase professional networks, and leave participants inspired.