National Guard support of CBP (Customs and Border Protection) Border Patrol continues to have a positive impact on border security efforts on the U.S. southwest border with Mexico. National Guard support will continue through fiscal year 2007.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made significant strides in securing all modes of transportation and preventing terrorist attacks. This article lists some of the TSA accomplishments to date.
"Security is important to Canada's New Government," said Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport. "We are taking steps to address priority security needs in our transportation system to help ensure it remains secure and efficient.
Advanced spectroscopic portals are panel-like devices that contain detectors used to screen people, cars, trucks, and containers for illicit radioactive materials at some of the more than 600 ports of entry into the United States.
The detector offers standard data-logging, internal pump, and rechargeable NiMH or disposable alkaline battery packs, plus easy one-hand operation and a compact, robust design.
"With this transaction, we have created the world's only provider of fully integrated, end-to-end solutions in the life, laboratory, and health sciences industry," said Paul M. Meister, chairman of the board of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
The purpose of the Sea-Tac testing is to better understand the technological and operational issues associated with detecting hidden persons or explosives that could be in air cargo.
"The Coast Guard's comparison of biometrics collected at sea to those collected through the US-VISIT program will greatly enhance our ability to intercept those who pose a threat to national security."Robert Mocny, acting director of the US-VISIT program
The solution, found in only two other airports worldwide, introduces the use of smart card technology at new electronic gates (eGates) in the airport designed to reduce delays and give registered passengers automated entry or exit through the airport.
Deployment of the GE CTX 9000s will help protect Olympic athletes and visitors, and also serve as a regional model for baggage-screening installations.
