These new agents will be included in the already popular BioThreat screening kits used to simultaneously test a suspicious substance for multiple agents.
The detection instrument, the GammaRAE II, detects gamma radiation at extremely low levels and is designed to alert first responders to the presence of radioactive material and aid in the capture of illicit "dirty bomb" materials.
This fifth Homeland Security Center of Excellence, formally titled the Center for the Study of High Consequence Event Preparedness and Response, will study deterrence, prevention, preparedness and response...
"The President reiterated his commitment...to securing our borders, and his commitment to developing solutions to the problems we face regarding immigration," Secretary Chertoff said.