Homeland Security

Tampa Bay Maritime Homeland Security Experiment Focuses On Enhancing Nation's Port Security

August 28, 2008

The U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and SRI International are deploying a suite of advanced port security technologies, trained personnel, and are executing tactical procedures as part of a homeland security experiment in the waters of Tampa Bay through August 28.


London Borough Migrates To IP CCTV Solution

August 27, 2008

London Borough Migrates To IP CCTV Solution

IP video technology has been chosen by the London Borough of Newham, UK to replace its aging VCR recording system and to provide a platform for future migration to a total IP CCTV solution.


National Coalition Launches To Educate, Prepare Against ‘Dirty Bomb’ Attacks

August 26, 2008

In an effort to raise public awareness to the impact of possible radiological attacks against the United States, a new national, not-for-profit and nonpartisan coalition was launched recently by a broad group of first-responders, business groups, health advocates and homeland security experts.


Explosives Detection Systems Protecting Visitors, Athletes Returning Home From Olympics

August 25, 2008

Explosives Detection Systems Protecting Visitors, Athletes Returning Home From Olympics

GE Security Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions recently announced its Homeland Protection business installed 12 GE Security CTX 9000 DSi advanced baggage screening systems at Beijing Capital International Airport’s (BCIA) Terminal Three as part of the city’s infrastructure investment for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.


UAE Begins Initial Phase Of Largest-Ever Facial Recognition Technology Rollout

August 18, 2008

UAE Begins Initial Phase Of Largest-Ever Facial Recognition Technology Rollout

CryptoMetrics Inc., a provider of critical infrastructure and key asset protection systems, announced recently a contract with the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deploy a state-of-the-art, face recognition-based wanted person detection system at Abu Dhabi International Airport.


DHS Awards Extension Of US-VISIT Contract

August 18, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has notified Accenture of its intent to continue the contract under which the company acts as prime integrator for the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program.


RAPIDGate Program Improves Security At U.S. Naval Base Coronado

August 15, 2008

RAPIDGate Program Improves Security At U.S. Naval Base Coronado

U.S. Naval Base Coronado has implemented a new gate access program called the RAPIDGate Program (an acronym which stands for “Registered And Previously ID’d”), for the thousands of vendors, suppliers, service providers and contractors who routinely access the base.


Anthrax/Bio-Chem Attacks Rare, Records Show

August 12, 2008

The 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States are among the few on record, says the director of the world's most comprehensive unclassified terror database, which is headquartered at the University of Maryland.


Safe and Secure TV

August 12, 2008

Click here to view the latest collaboration between Security Products and the Safe and Secure TV Channel.


Miami International Airport Rolls Out High-Capacity Digital Communication, Video Surveillance System

August 8, 2008

To increase passenger and personnel safety, Miami International Airport (MIA) selected Ericsson Federal to supply, deploy and execute systems integration of a high-capacity digital communication and video surveillance system.


New Products

Emergency Response: Communication

Wayfinding Tool

Notifier's Onyx FirstVision™ is a wayfinding navigational tool designed for firefighters and other emergency responders. A PC-based touchscreen graphically displays critical information on the origin and spread of a fire. Emergency responders can immediately gather the information needed to accurately pinpoint the source of the fire and the spreading rate. An interactive interface displays building floor plans with the location of all fire alarm devices, water supplies, evacuation routes, access routes, gas, power and HVAC shutoffs, and chemical and structural hazards in the building.

New Video

Safe and Secure TV

Click here to view the latest collaboration between Security Products and the Safe and Secure TV Channel.

Emergency Comm.

Case Study: MITOC

Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.

Poll

With an estimated security budget of more than $300 million, is the Chinese government doing enough to protect the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing?