Homeland Security

New Incident Command Kit Enables Portable Radio Networks

April 9, 2008

RELM Wireless Corp. recently announced its Incident Command Kit enabling public safety officers and first responders to get preprogrammed radios and to establish temporary radio networks in a matter of minutes when power and communications have been disabled or in areas beyond home network coverage


Finding The Danger In The Data

By Sharon J. Watson · April 7, 2008

Serving as the Coast Guard’s Senior Operations Captain in the Port of New York and New Jersey immediately following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, profoundly influenced how Ed Merkle approaches his current job as director of port security and emergency operations for the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) in Norfolk.


Terrorism Could Strike Where?

By Ralph C Jensen · April 7, 2008

A new study funded in large part by the Department of Homeland Security ranks 132 American cities according to vulnerability to terrorist attacks. If you can answer this Top 10 question, you might be a genius.


SSH Communications Solutions Lower Cost, Ease Deployment Of Securing Data

April 7, 2008

SSH Communications Security Corp. recently announced the general availability of SSH Tectia Client 6.0, SSH Tectia Server 6.0, SSH Tectia Manager 6.0 and the new SSH Tectia ConnectSecure 6.0.


Technology Allows Real-Time Access To Detailed Infrastructure Information

April 7, 2008

ePlus Inc. recently announced the availability of a software solution for first responders and other emergency workers. The DigitalPaper XE (Extended Enterprise) document imaging and distribution solution can provide real-time access to detailed infrastructure information for mobile users and emergency workers.


DHS Announces Issue Of Waivers To Build Border Fences

April 2, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced its intent to issue two waivers of certain laws to expedite security improvements at the southwest border.


The Fight for Immigration Reform

By Ralph C Jensen · April 2008

Presidential candidates claim to have all the answers. But do they?

The Fight for Immigration Reform

Immigration is one of those controversial issues that touch on many aspects of American life. It's challenging because on one hand, there are those who come to the United States to seek a better life. But in doing so, they are breaking the law. Three people believe they have the answers to resolve this issue, and oddly enough, all three want to be president of the United States.


Final Land, Sea Rule Of WHTI Released

March 28, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State announced recently the final rule for the land and sea portion of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, a core 9/11 Commission recommendation.


Florida Uses Integrated Solution For Transit Worker Identity Card System

By Brent Dirks · March 27, 2008

The state of Florida is using an integrated identity and credential management solution for all 12 deepwater seaports and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles headquarters as the backbone of its transit worker identity card system.


Cincinnati Mall Uses IP Video Surveillance To Protect Shoppers

March 27, 2008

Northgate Mall in Cincinnati, Ohio has installed an IP video CCTV surveillance system from IndigoVision as part of a recent renovation.


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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