Homeland Security

Like Gang Busters

By Thomas W. Leo, CPP · June 2008

Gangs are a growing security threat within our own borders

Like Gang Busters

Most people who read the newspaper or pay any attention at all to what is happening are aware of the porosity of our borders. People also are aware that the current administration, the two major political parties and Congress seem unwilling to do anything about it.


Clear Opens At Salt Lake City Airport, Announces 1 Million Usages

May 30, 2008

Clear, the fast pass for airport security, announced that its lane has opened at Salt Lake City International Airport.


ICx Technologies Acquires S3I

May 30, 2008

ICx Technologies, a developer of advanced sensor technologies for homeland security, force protection and commercial applications, announced recently the acquisition of Reisterstown, Md.-based S3I LLC, a company specializing in biological threat detection. The company will be part of ICx BioSystems.


NASCAR Crowds In Phoenix Protected With Wireless Video Surveillance

May 29, 2008

NASCAR Crowds In Phoenix Protected With Wireless Video Surveillance

To assist in protecting crowds during the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at the Phoenix International Raceway, the Glendale Police Department reached once again for a high-tech wireless video surveillance system from AgileMesh, a provider of rapidly deployable video surveillance, and Firetide, a developer of wireless mesh and access networks.


Spray-On Films Developed By Chemists Reveal Traces Of Explosives

May 27, 2008

New spray-on films developed by UC San Diego chemists will be the basis of portable devices that can quickly reveal trace amounts of nitrogen-based explosives.


Preventing Another Firestorm

By David Mitchell · May 2008

After the California wildfires, wireless security is key to rebuilding

The task of rebuilding has begun after the Southern California wildfires left nearly a half-million acres scorched last year. With more than 1,500 homes lost and well over $1 billion in insured losses, one of the greatest challenges for those starting over will be getting adequate insurance against future fires.


DHS Announces IPA Grant Program Awards

May 21, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security announced recently more than $844 million in grant awards as part of its Infrastructure Protection Activities (IPA) grant program. Grant awards will strengthen security at ports and enhance transit, trucking and intercity bus systems.


A Volatile Time

By Matt Scherer · May 2008

Homeland Security regulations tighten requirements related to chemical, petroleum product storage

If you’re a security integrator working with companies that store or produce chemical or petroleum products, your clients have probably asked for assistance with the Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facilities Anti- Terrorism Standards.


Preventing Another Firestorm

By David Mitchell · May 2008

After the California wildfires, wireless security is key to rebuilding

Preventing Another Firestorm

The task of rebuilding has begun after the Southern California wildfires left nearly a half-million acres scorched last year. With more than 1,500 homes lost and well over $1 billion in insured losses, one of the greatest challenges for those starting over will be getting adequate insurance against future fires.


Smoother Sailing

By John Diedam · May 2008

Port, vessel operators need to meet challenges of complying with ISPS, other regulations

The maritime industry is clearly one of the most powerful drivers of international commerce and economic vitality in the world. The statistics are astounding, including a worldwide fleet of nearly 11 million marine containers, a transportation cargo unit that can hold up to 500 computer monitors.


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 Webinar

Combating Counterfeiting

How can you prevent your identification cards from being easy to duplicate?

New Webinar

Expanding Options with IP

IP has changed the way people are thinking about security for their industrial environments. With the vast capability for collecting and analyzing data that comes with an IP-based security system, the mission is no longer simply surveillance, but an integrated security system.

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