Homeland Security


Zebra Printers Play Role In Emergency Identification, Site Access Control At Super Bowl

Zebra Technologies has announced that its Zebra TLP 3844-Z compact thermal printers will play a critical role in the emergency identification and site access control systems being provided at the 2008 Super Bowl Sunday at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Investigation: Still Major Security Lapses In Air Travel Six Years After 9/11

More than six years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Transportation Security Administration has major security lapses, even in some areas that the agency has supposedly met its goals, according to a Consumer Reports investigation.

Allied Defense Group Subsidiary To Provide Surveillance Solution At Super Bowl XLII

The Allied Defense Group recently announced that its California-based surveillance company, NS Microwave (NSM), has been selected to provide an integrated surveillance solution for the site of Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

IP Video Enhances Security At Petrochemical Storage Terminal

An IP video solution has been installed to enhance the security at Royal Vopak’s petrochemical storage terminal in West Thurrock, U.K.

Report: REAL ID Final Rule Enables States To Begin Work On Technologies For Compliance

The final rule for REAL ID compliance provides the necessary guidance for states to begin building systems and linking networks to fulfill the mandates of the 2005 legislation, according to a newly released report by INPUT.

DHS Assistant Secretary Garcia Honored With Cybercrime Fighter Award

McAfee Inc. recently presented the McAfee Cybercrime Fighter Award to Gregory T. Garcia, Assistant Secretary for Cyber Security and Communications at the Department of Homeland Security.

Study: Worldwide Market For Transportation-Based Video Surveillance To Reach $100 Million By 2011

A recent market study from IMS Research forecasts that the world market for video surveillance equipment onboard trains and trams is set to be worth almost $100 million by 2011.

Michigan County Hazmat Team Deploys Mobile Content Management Software

AirVisual Inc. recently announced it has successfully deployed its TransViewer software for use by responders from Oakland County's (Michigan) hazardous materials response teams.



DHS Ends Oral Declarations At Borders January 31

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds travelers that beginning January 31, border crossers will be asked to present documents denoting citizenship and identity when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry.

Collaborative Research Initiative Launched To Target Biosecurity Threats

The Kansas Bioscience Authority has launched a $2.5 million initiative to bring together researchers nationwide to create products that protect Americans from the intentional use of animal-borne diseases to disrupt the national economy or to infect humans.

Smart Card Alliance Says REAL ID Ruling Gives States Power To Set Higher Standards For Driver’s Licenses

In its final ruling on minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards last week, the Department of Homeland Security left the door open for state officials to decide for themselves if they want to set higher standards for secure REAL ID driver’s licenses and e-government services.

DHS Announces REAL ID Regulations

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced recently a final rule establishing minimum security standards for state-issued drivers’ licenses and identification cards.

Entrust Digital Signatures Help Protect ePassports

When the Department of State decided to ePassports, it also recognized there was an opportunity to add another layer of security to these credentials, and tapped Entrust Inc. to provide the public key infrastructure (PKI)-enabled digital signatures.

Study Provides Tools To Secure Rural Transportation Networks

Researchers in the Mack-Blackwell Rural Transportation Center at the University of Arkansas have completed a seminal study on the security of U.S. rural transportation networks.

$500,000 Prize Offered For Technology To Speed Up Airport Security Lanes

Clear announced recently that it will award a $500,000 "Clear Prize" to the first team to deploy faster security lane technology at an airport.

Report: Violent Crime Deceases In First Half Of 2007

According to the FBI's Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report released Monday, the nation experienced a 1.8 percent decrease in violent crime and a 2.6 percent decrease in property crime during the first six months of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.

Report: Interoperable Communication Investments Drive Homeland Security, Public Safety Spending

The Los Angeles County Regional Interoperable Communications System leads a diverse list of major justice/public safety and homeland security IT contracts planned by states and localities in 2008, according to a new report.

Farmers, Agribusinesses May Be Affected By New High-Risk Chemical Facility Regulation

Farmers and agribusinesses should review chemical guidelines and determine whether they will be affected by a new Department of Homeland Security regulation.

Advanced Disaster Management Simulator Features School Violence Scenario

Environmental Tectonics Corp.'s Simulation Division recently announced the delivery of a new training scenario to the Southeastern Pennsylvania regional counterterrorism task force (CTTF) for its Advanced Disaster Management Simulator, ADMS-COMMAND.

DHS Awards Nearly $34 Million To First Responders In Communities Nationwide

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the award of $33.7 million to fund equipment and training for first responders across the nation as a part of the fiscal year 2007 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP).

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