Updates

Retired Sandia National Labs President & Director, Robinson to Chair ICx Technologies Science & Technology Council

Other distinguished scientists and industry leaders will join Dr. Robinson in offering strategic insight to drive ICx's leadership in the development and application of the latest in science and security technology.

Passport Requirement for Air Travel Started 23 January

Beginning on 23 January 2007, citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda have been required to present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air from any other part of the Western Hemisphere.

Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Mandate Expanded to Ports of Entry in California, Texas, and New Mexico

Truck carriers entering the U.S. at any land-border ports of entry in the states of California, Texas, & New Mexico will be required to present advance electronic cargo information through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Truck Manifest.

Response Biomedical Announces First Commercial Sales of RAMP NT-proBNP Test for Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure

More than 25 RAMP systems, as well as NT-proBNP and Troponin I tests, have been sold to hospitals, clinics, and medical labs in France, through ALL DIAG S.A. the company's distributor in France.

Bioscrypt Inc. to Acquire 3D Facial Recognition Technology Company

"The acquisition of A4Vision further strengthens and underscores our commitment to deliver the market-leading solution for identity-based access control."

HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) Funds Advanced Development of H5N1 Influenza Vaccines

"In the event of an influenza pandemic, a vaccine that uses adjuvant could provide a way to extend a limited vaccine supply to more people," Secretary Michael Leavitt said.

HazMat Science Applications Holds Decontamination Training Seminar at the Albuquerque Fire Academy

HSA provides this training, based on years of research at LANL and years of response experience. The result is increased decontamination effectiveness and greater confidence by response professionals in their equipment and procedures.

Textron Names Richard Millman President & CEO of Bell Helicopter

"With the tremendous growth trajectory anticipated for Bell Helicopter, we are putting a strong operations executive in place to ensure we meet the current and future needs of our customers."

ADASHI First Response Assists Security Efforts for Maryland's Gubernatorial Inauguration

ADASHI First Response software was used to preplan security for the event, providing detailed maps of the region and emergency management guidance in case of terrorist activity.

Hazmat Science Applications Provides Decontamination Proficiency Testing

Hazmat Science performs Decontamination Proficiency Testing (DPT) for activities that use protective equipment in toxic & hazardous environments. DPT provides responders the opportunity to identify & correct vulnerabilities in decontamination procedures.