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Pennsylvania City Contracts Wi4Net for Citywide Surveillance Network

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

"CelPlan was able to offer a perfect balance between cost & performance with their hybrid fiber-wireless backbone approach which allowed us to optimize our grant funds allocated for the project," said Chief William Heim, City of Reading Police Department. read

Defenshield to Deploy More Than $1 Million in Life-Saving Mobile Defensive Fighting Positions (MDFPs) and Barrier Caps to U.S. Military Units in Iraq and North Carolina

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

"Defenshield Barrier Caps and MDFPs are proven life-saving tools to harden entry control points and allow return fire from a place of security and safety for our troops," said Collins White, president of Defenshield. read

Ahura Scientific's TruDefender FT Named Frost & Sullivan 2008 Chemical Identification Product of the Year

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

The TruDefender FT was designed to be used in a variety of emergency scenarios, including chemical attacks, hazardous spills, and any other situation in which unknown substances must be quickly and accurately identified. read

ILC Dover's Sentinel XL HP PAPR Now Offers Enhanced Waist Belt

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

"We work hard in our commitment to our customers. ... They know what they need to make their jobs easier while ensuring their maximum protection, and we listen and respond to them," said Tom Grasso, National Sales Manager for PPE. read

Advanced Respiratory Protection Training Seminar in Montreal Sponsored by ISRP (International Society for Respiratory Protection) - Americas Section

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Americas Section of the ISRP is hosting a 6 October training seminar in Montreal, "Respiratory Protection Issues in Emergency Response and Healthcare," on the most current areas of interest in respiratory protection. read

Hobson Industries Develops Skirt Protection Kit in Record Time

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

The solution had to allow the vehicle to carry out normal duties with a sealed area below the chassis. A development team working around the clock produced the first prototype in three days. read

Virginia Tech Implements New Multi-Media Emergency Notification System From Inova Solutions

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

"OnAlert is a simple, secure way for authorized school officials to issue emergency alerts," said Gerry Gorman, vice president of Inova Solutions. "The wall-mounted LED displays are visible from over 100 feet, inexpensive to install, and easy to operate." read

Avineon Wins SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Phase II Contract from the Department of Defense

Monday, August 25, 2008

Under the contract, Avineon will continue transforming the Naval Sea Systems Command's existing Afloat Master Planning System (AMPS) into a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) designed to support the Navy's Strike Force Interoperability (SFI) initiative. read

Scott Health Is Visibly Changing the Fire Service with the Introduction of Its Latest Thermal Imaging Camera - The Scott Eagle Imager(TM) 320

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

The Eagle Imager 320 - a rugged, technologically advanced, feature-rich, thermal imaging camera is ideal for firefighter search & rescue applications & as an infrared detector for a variety of law-enforcement, security, hazmat, & industrial applications. read

MSA's FireHawk M7 Responder SCBA Converts to APR (Air-Purifying Respirator) for Extended Use

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

The FireHawk M7 can quickly be transformed into a CBRN air-purifying respirator (APR) or a CBRN powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) - and the system meets/exceeds the latest requirements of NFPA and NIOSH standards. read

TruePosition Now Locates More Than Five Million Wireless 911 Calls per Month

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The TruePosition emergency call-location solution, which uses a sophisticated technology called Uplink Time Difference of Arrival (U-TDOA), is deployed nationwide in the AT&T & T-Mobile networks, as well as in several Tier II & Tier III geographies. read

Third Annual ISCe Satellite Investment Symposium (ISIS NYC, 08) to Provide Unique Insight Into the $106 Billion Satellite Communications Market

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The targeted session topics and keynote speakers will provide key players with insight into the direction the satellite and greater telecom industries will be taking over the next year and beyond. read

RAE Systems' Wireless Chemical/Radiation Sensor Systems Wins Expanded Deployment with U.S. National Guard in a Contract Valued at More Than $3 Million

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The AreaRAE Wireless RDK (Rapid Deployment Kit) is designed to be quickly configured and deployed in any response scenario, and can integrate with a wide range of detection equipment. read

Clinical Laboratory Safety - 101 Series Teleconferences, Sponsored by The Association of Public Health Laboratories, Safety Lady LLC, and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

Monday, August 18, 2008

This basic-to-intermediate-level program is appropriate for safety officers, pathologists, residents, students, and laboratory scientists working in clinical, public health, and academic settings. read

Plustek to Announce Security Network Video Recorder at ASIS 2008

Monday, August 18, 2008

Plustek NVR 4000, a Network Video Recorder that provides motion-JPEG recording that connects directly to a network and is managed through a LAN or the Internet. read

Sagem Morpho and BIO-key Announce Biometric Partnership Agreement

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Technical and scientific teams from both companies are working closely to optimize the fusion of core technology in a unique way that will result in greater performance benefits and value for clients. read

University of Texas-Dallas Books Schlage Access Control

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies will replace the current access-control system by installing a new system that includes the Software House access-management system in the new student housing building. read

DRS Technologies Receives $116 Million Contract to Provide Infrared Sighting Systems for U.S. Army Tanks and Other Combat Vehicles

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

DRS will provide Horizontal Technology Integration Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (HTI SGF) sighting systems & components for use aboard U.S. Army combat & tactical wheeled vehicles, providing critical common night-vision technology. read

State of Louisiana Awards State-Wide Contract to Simulation Education Services, Inc. (SES) to Conduct Training and Exercises to Test Hospital Response Plans to Pandemic Influenza

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

The contract requires a series of on-site training sessions and webinars to prepare hospital personnel for specific pandemic strategies, followed by a Desktop(TM) Exercise (a unique SES product) that will be conducted in all nine regions of the state. read

MDI Inc.'s LearnSafe Initiative Selected by Dallas County Schools for Implementation of Phase I of Its State-of-the-Art Unified Safety and Security Program

Friday, August 08, 2008

The installation will include such LearnSafe state-of-the-art security technology as infrared detectors, biometric fingerprint readers, integrated time and attendance systems, networked IP, and wireless video surveillance. read

Innovative Biosensors Inc. Expands Scientific Advisory Board

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Dr. Barry Kreiswirth and Dr. Gary Procop are leaders in the field of infectious disease diagnostics and bring essential experience to the Board, which will be critical to product development efforts in the clinical area. read

GenVec Receives Continued Funding From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Vaccine Program

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

GenVec announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has executed the second option period under a three-year agreement with GenVec to support the development of vaccines for the prevention of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). read

GE Security Canada Announces Availability of Standards-Compliant IP-Based Fire Alarm Monitoring Receiver/Transmitter

Monday, August 04, 2008

GE Security announced the immediate availability of a ULC-listed, IP-based fire alarm receiver/transmitter to meet the new Canadian CAN/ULC-S559-04 fire alarm monitoring standard. read

U.S. Park Police Uses XPAK for Explosives Screening During National Mall Independence Day Celebration

Friday, August 01, 2008

Over 500 personal belongings such as purses, duffle bags, coolers, and backpacks were screened over nine hours of continuous screening operations, and the XPAK operated without failure and without false alarms. read

FLIR Systems Announces Delivery Orders for $30 Million From the U.S. Army

Friday, August 01, 2008

FLIR is awarded an order totaling $30 million from the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command for its Star SAFIRE(R) III stabilized multi-sensor systems. read

ILC Dover Receives NIOSH Approval on Quick-Loc Waist Belt for Sentinel XL HP

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The enhanced belt features a low-friction thermoplastic elastomer that allows the user to smoothly and easily adjust the belt size. In addition, the smooth belt surface can be readily wiped clean with a number of standard disinfectants. read

RAZOR EX Portable Pathogen Detection System from Idaho Technology Inc.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The RAZOR EX system is designed for detection and identification of biological agents. Created for first responders and front line military troops, it is easily operated while working in protective equipment under extreme conditions. read

Sceptor Industries Expands Senior Management Team

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Richard Thomas joins Sceptor Industries as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. He will be responsible for the management, growth, and integration of global business operations for the company. read

ICx Technologies Adds Stride Radionuclide Identification Detection Units and Systems to Its Sophisticated Roster of Detection Products

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Stride Systems are designed to automatically screen people, luggage and packages at critical checkpoints, as well as entries into facilities, to detect the covert movement of special nuclear materials or weapons. read

Bruker CBRNE Detection Business Receives Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Technologies

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Frost & Sullivan: "This award is presented to Bruker Daltonics in recognition of its extensive knowledge and experience in the development and manufacture of CBRNE detection systems based on a broad array of technologies." read

Raytheon Awarded $5.4 Million APCO P25 Radio System Contract

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

"Raytheon's ability to integrate a combined P25 radio system and data solution provides ATCO Electric with a turnkey solution to maximize our investment," said Sett Policicchio, president, ATCO Electric. read

Honduras Deep-Water Port Security Scans 100 Percent of Containers Shipped to U.S.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Puerto Cortes is the largest and deepest port in Central America and is the only port in the Western Hemisphere currently scanning all inbound and outbound shipments for nuclear substances. read

TruePosition Rapidly Expands Research and Development on Location-Based Safety and Security Solutions

Monday, July 21, 2008

The employees in the company's new research and development facility will work on developing innovative location technologies that will enable next-generation, location-based safety and security solutions. read

Thermo Fisher Scientific Brings New Level of Efficiency and Accuracy to Mobile Radiation Survey and Detection

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Matrix ARIS mobile detection system offers real-time results for radiation survey, patrol, and isotope identification. read

The BioPak 240 Revolution Closed-Circuit Breathing Apparatus From Scott Health & Safety

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The BioPak 240 provides superior respiratory protection for first responders and rescue workers responsible for long-duration emergency applications. read

Balaton Group to Acquire MotoSAT, Leading Provider of Satellite Antenna Solutions

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

"We are enthusiastic about the MotoSAT business & feel that the company's technical leadership & showcase-manufacturing capabilities in the United States position the company well for expansion into global markets," said Robert Kubbernus, Balaton CEO. read

FoxFury's Breakthrough LED Mega Spotlight: As Powerful as '7 Car Headlamps'

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Sunbolt 6's LED technology offers instant full power lighting when powered On, eliminating the need for a warming up period. read

SCM Microsystems Breaks New Ground With New CHIPDRIVE Contactless Time Recording Solution

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

CHIPDRIVE Time Recording Touch & Go allows employees to clock in, clock out, and record time spent on specific projects with a mere touch of the CHIPDRIVE user-chip token to the time-recording terminal - eliminating the need to carry and swipe time cards. read

Rapid Responder Receives First Endorsement for a Crisis Management System from the National Sheriffs' Association

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Rapid Responder provides first responders with instant access to critical facility information to help save lives and protect property. The system has been deployed to more than 10,000 buildings across the country. read

Bruker Daltonics maXis: A Revolution in Mass Spectrometry

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

The new maXis is the first and only instrument available today that delivers high-resolution, exceptional mass accuracy, as well as outstanding sensitivity and dynamic range - all at fast chromatography speed. read