Updates

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Purchase Remploy Frontline CR1 Garment Protection System to Enhance Its CBRN Capability

The "semi-permeable" CR1 Frontliner combines activated carbon technology with a breathable barrier membrane to provide outstanding threat protection with a high degree of breathability.

University of Maryland University College to Offer Three New Homeland Security Degrees

UMUC adds Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and Information Assurance degrees - all of which are designed to provide students with training and academic credentials that will prepare them to succeed in these critical and fast-growing disciplines.

Anne Arundel Community College Receives Approval from Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for Intelligence Analytics Program

Anne Arundel Community College has established an Intelligence Analytics certificate program for those already in the industry who need to update their skills or those seeking to enter the industry.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Announces Secure Freight Initiative Begins Testing at Two Foreign Ports

These tests represent the initial phase of the Secure Freight Initiative announced Dec. 7, 2006, which involves the deployment of nuclear detection devices to six foreign ports.

Plateau Wireless Selects TruePosition to Provide E-911 Phase II Location Solution

The system enables the wireless carrier to satisfy the Phase II requirements of the Federal Communication Commission's Enhanced-911 mandate.

Axsys Technologies Acquires Cineflex Camera Systems

"This acquisition brings critical high-value technology to Axsys and opens the door to significant new markets," said Stephen W. Bershad, chairman and CEO of Axsys Technologies.

MDI Receives Initial Order to Provide Unified Systems for Transportation Worker Identity, Cargo Tracking & Security Network Project in the Dominican Republic

MDI was chosen by the Red Nacional De Transporte Terreste (RNTT) to provide its security technology and systems to track cargo and transportation-worker activity between selected free trade zones and a major port within the Dominican Republic.

Scott Health & Safety Introduces the Scott M110 Dual Lens CBRN Facepiece

The new M110 Dual Lens CBRN Facepiece not only protects against standard riot-control agents but also goes the next step by providing protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents.

Fire Chiefs Present New Homeland Security Equipment for the National Capital Region

Communications-Applied Technology incident commanders' radio interface improves inter-agency cooperative responses to emergencies.

Intergraph Provides Situational Awareness Tools for Security & Emergency Response Exercises

Intergraph announced its participation in Vigilant Shield, a U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) exercise that is one is a series of national training exercises focusing on national security and emergency response.