Homeland Security

Russian Airport To Deploy Integrated Checked Bag Screening Devices

April 17, 2008

GE Security Inc. and Moscow International Airport Domodedovo recently announced GE’s Homeland Protection business has been chosen to provide two integrated advanced technology CTX 9000 DSi/XRD 3500 system-of-systems explosives detection solutions to the airport.


The Government Needs Security

By Ralph C Jensen · April 16, 2008

In many respects the government is involved in the security business, whether officials like it or not. Lucky enough, there is a tradeshow especially for government and law enforcement -- GovSec will be held in Washington, D.C. April 23-24.


Rhode Island Police Station Uses IP Video Surveillance

April 16, 2008

The new Charlestown, Rhode Island, police station was built more than a year ago, providing the opportunity to upgrade surveillance tools with the latest technology, including scalable IP video software from Milestone Systems.


INOVA Unveils Series Of Military LED Flashlights

April 16, 2008

INOVA has announced the introduction of a versatile new series of military LED flashlights. The company is exhibiting at Booth 1211 during GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready.


RELM Wireless Announces New Two-Way Radio

April 16, 2008

RELM Wireless Corp. recently announced the introduction of its new state-of-the-science BK Radio KNG P150 digital portable two-way radio for use in homeland security and defense, law enforcement and similar public safety applications. The company will exhibit the product at Booth 1619 during GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready.


Trimble Releases Nomad Handheld Computers With Digital Camera, Bar Code Scanner

April 16, 2008

Trimble recently today the availability of two Nomad rugged handheld computers: the 800LC and the 800LE. The company will exhibit at Booth 1438 during GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready.


GE Security Announces Industry Interoperability Initiative

April 15, 2008

GE Homeland Protection Inc. recently announced it has established a strategic initiative to promote greater interoperability among security products globally.


Study: Raising Terror Alert Status Doesn’t Increase Stress On Law Enforcement Officers

April 14, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security’s color-coded system for warning the public of the risk of a terrorist attack does not appear to cause undue stress among law enforcement officers, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.


Splinternet Holdings Introduces Wide-Area Radiological Detection Products

April 11, 2008

Splinternet Holdings Inc. introduced three new entries in the wide-area radiological detection marketplace, DefenTect, GammaTect and GammaTect Plus at ISC West.


Assistant Secretary Of Homeland Security Opens Conference With Keynote

April 9, 2008

Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Julie Myers will open the 2008 GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready Conference and Exposition.


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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