Updates

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Conducts Largest Counterterrorism Exercise to Date

TOPOFF 4 will involve more than 15,000 participants from all levels of government, international partners, and the private sector in a full-scale simulated response to radiological dispersal-device attacks.

Department of Homeland Security Adopts 11 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards for Emergency Responders

The newly adopted standards will set requirements to assist federal agencies and state and local officials responsible for procuring equipment and services used by emergency responders.

Cross Match Receives Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Full Coverage for Livescan Systems

Cross Match Technologies is the first biometrics manufacturer to receive DHS certification for livescan technology.

Pivot3 and Petards Collaborate on High-Definition Video Storage Solutions

Large-Scale Security Environments Benefit from the Latest Storage and Video Management Solutions.

DuPont Plans to Invest $500 Million to Increase Capacity for Kevlar®

Growing global demand for product innovations is key driver for major expansion plan, underscores DuPont commitment to customers and leadership in high-performance fibers.

Remploy Frontline Launches Innovative CBRN BodyBag

The new CBRN BodyBag is manufactured from an innovative barrier fabric that combines two chemically resistant materials to facilitate optimum containment.

Moose Boats Delivers M2035 Rescue & Patrol Vessel to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

This fast and stable catamaran hull, with its powerful water jet propulsion, is well suited to provide efficient response times and a stable working platform for open-water rescues.

American Military University One of the First Schools Selected for Air Force Associate-to-Baccalaureate Program

The Air University's Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program partners with civilian universities to offer four-year degree programs to enlisted personnel who have earned associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).

Incident Command System (ICS) All Hazard Core Competencies

This document from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) includes links to the Incident Command System (ICS) Competency Change Management Board (CCMB) documents for information related to the CCMB's processes and/or the ICS Competencies.

Hampton University and Alion Science and Technology Launch Homeland Security Certificate Program

This six-week program is aimed at helping professionals - including first responders, security personnel, city managers, transportation officials, and emergency planners - contribute to security efforts at a local, state, or national level.