Updates

Department of Homeland Security Tests First Responder Credential Capabilities

The demonstration, known as Winter Storm, was a multi-jurisdictional test to verify the integration and interoperability of credential system attributes such as qualifications, authorizations, certifications, and privileges.

Wisconsin State Patrol Tests Raytheon Channel Controller

The P25 channel controller converts analog radio channels to P25 digital channels, allowing users to economically replace conventional analog communication systems with the modernized P25 digital system.

DHS Issues Proposal for States to Enhance Drivers' Licenses

The REAL ID requirements were developed in accordance with recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission that Congress passed into law, and will enhance the security and integrity of drivers' licenses.

CBP Border Patrol Sends Search-and-Rescue Resources to Tornado-Torn Georgia

A total of 12 Border Patrol Emergency Medical Team members from El Paso provide assistance in the area near Americus, Ga., as part of a national effort to assist in recovery and clean-up operations in that community.

Los Angeles Fire Department Uses ADASHI First Response for Event Management at the Academy Awards

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) used ADASHI First Response software to assist in the security arrangements during the 79th Annual Academy Awards ceremonies.

MDI Receives $25.3 Million Initial Order for Deployment of Products and Professional Services to Stratis Authority's Learn Safe Program

The first phase of the Learn Safe solution will be delivered to multiple security-minded school districts that value the safety and security of their employees, students, and parents.

Anne Arundel Community College Offers Homeland Security Training, Credentialing

Career changers and traditional-age college students alike are enthusiastically enrolling in Anne Arundel Community College's homeland-security classes.

University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) offers Executive Master of Sciences in Crisis and Emergency Management (ECEM) Degree Program

How do you add value to your operational experience? Combine it with academic knowledge in UNLV's unique and marketable Master of Science program. Designed specifically for you as a crisis and emergency manager, it takes just 18 months to complete!

APCO Applauds Virginia PBX/MLTS Legislation Passage

The Virginia General Assembly's passage of legislation to require providers of Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs) and Multi-Line Telephone Systems (MLTS) will provide enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) location information to 9-1-1 call centers.

EFJ Inc. Receives $6.7 Million Contract from Department of Defense

The contract calls for EFJohnson to provide the department with accessories for its Project 25-compliant portable radios.