Updates

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Approves National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Homeland Security Information Network to Expand Collaboration, Connectivity for States and Major Cities

As part of its Homeland Security Information Network initiative, DHS is expanding its computer-based counterterrorism communications network to all 50 states, five territories, Washington, D.C...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Issues First Standards for Personal Protective Equipment for First Responders

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology division today adopted its first standards regarding personal protective equipment developed to protect first responders against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents.

ShockRounds(TM) Non-Lethal "Electric" Bullets Intellectual Property Secured by MDM Group

. . . a Breakthrough Law Enforcement Weapon to Address Policing, Homeland Security and Terrorism

RAE Systems Selected by Central U.S. National Medical Response TeamRAE Systems Selected by Central U.S. National Medical Response TeamRAE Systems Selected by Central U. S. National Medical Response Team

selected to supply wide area toxic gas detection, decontamination, perimeter monitoring, indoor air quality and security screening equipment

DHS Launches Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program to Enhance Homeland Security, Facilitate Information Sharing

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the launch of the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program that enables the private sector to voluntarily submit infrastructure information to the Federal government

Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge Announces the Significant Steps in Enhancing Border Security Along the Mexican Border

Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and the Mexican Secretary of the Interior Santiago Creel today agreed on significant border safety and security initiatives in bilateral meetings in Mexico City.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Partners with DOD "EMall"

The DOD EMALL is an Internet-based marketplace that allows purchasers to access DoD's wide variety of vendors and catalogs and enhances DHS' ability to provide a one-stop shopping experience to acquire the goods and services needed to support DHS' mission

USFA Advocates Development of Incident Management Teams

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)announced a training "roadmap" for the Nation's fire and emergency services that wish to develop local and regional/metropolitan Incident Management Teams.

Homelanddefensestocks.com Reports on the Biodefense Sector

Following Discovery of Ricin; Chemical and Biological Agent Detector Stocks Attract Investor Attention