Updates

Thermo RadReachBack(TM) Communicates Radiation Threats

A Key Part of Emerging "Triad Spec" for Homeland Security Technology

HHS Buys Additional Antiviral Medication As Preparations for Potential Influenza Pandemic Continue

The HHS Pandemic Plan calls for the department, in concert with the Congress and in collaboration with the states, to ultimately acquire sufficient quantities of antiviral drugs to treat 25 percent of the U.S. population.

United States and Mexico Commit to Combat Border Violence and Improve Public Safety

To help prevent violent incidents, Secretary Abascal, Secretary Chertoff and Eduardo Medina-Mora, Mexican Secretary of Public Safety, have endorsed a multi-step plan for bi-national coordination during emergency situations.

TSA Appoints Dana A. Brown as the Assistant Administrator for Law Enforcement and the Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service

Dana A. Brown, of Virginia, to be the Assistant Administrator for Law Enforcement and Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Strengthening Port Security Salalah, Oman Becomes 43rd Container Security Initiative Port

The Port of Salalah will utilize large-scale and sophisticated radiological detection equipment to identify nuclear material under a provision with the U.S. Energy Department's MegaPorts Initiative.

Pakistan to Participate in Container Security Initiative

The Port of Qasim will use remote targeting with real-time remote imaging of a container examination process, while incorporating a live video transmission/feed, to monitor the inspection process.

United States and Peru Sign Partnership to Secure and Facilitate Travel and Trade

The CMAA will be mutually beneficial to the U.S. and Peru by enhancing each country's ability to enforce customs laws.

Rapiscan Systems Recieves Contract for Solid-State CT Systems for High-Speed Hold Baggage Screening

RTT120 has been designed to screen up to 1,500 bags per hour, or up to four times the speed of the currently deployed certified CT systems in U.S. airports

Humanetics Responds to Request for Radiation Countermeasures from Department of Health & Human Services (HHS); U.S. Government Interest in Humanetics' BIO 300 Expands Beyond Department of Defense

BIO 300 is believed to be the first known oral agent that can be safely self-administered by large civilian populations.

Fact Sheet: Securing U.S. Ports

CBP uses intelligence & a risk-based strategy to screen information on 100% of cargo before it is loaded onto vessels destined for the United States. Cargo that is identified as high risk is inspected, either at the foreign port or upon arrival into U.S.