Homeland Security

A New Taste

By Courtney Pedersen · January 2008

A New Taste

Chase Farms in Walkerville, Mich., is leading the way in new technology for processing vegetables and fruits.


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

January 3, 2008

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).


NY / NJ Port Workers Begin Enrollment for Federal Security Credential

December 21, 2007

Port and longshore workers, truckers and others operating within the Port of New York/New Jersey have begun enrolling in the DHS Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program


CATCHER Devices to be Deployed by Massachusetts Police Agencies

December 20, 2007

The Company's partner in these deployments will be Tactical Vision Inc. The initial order is for $175,000.


Shoes-On Weapons Detection System Completes Successful Pilot Program

December 19, 2007

IDO Security recently announced that the MagShoe Pilot Program at Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport has been completed successfully.


‘Gizmos’ May Help Save Lives In Future Disasters, Attacks

December 18, 2007

When Javier Rodriguez Molina visited the Atocha Train Station Memorial in Madrid last summer, the Barcelona native felt a great sadness for the victims of the March 2004 Madrid train bombings. But he also felt some hope that his advanced emergency technology work at University of California, San Diego can someday save lives in similar disasters.


SIA Announces 2008 Legislative Agenda

December 14, 2007

Advocating for full federal funding to secure the nation's ports, rails and public transit systems are top priorities on the Security Industry Association's (SIA) 2008 Legislative Agenda.


Study Outlines Cost-Effective Measures To Secure Rail Systems From Terrorist Attacks

December 12, 2007

Study Outlines Cost-Effective Measures To Secure Rail Systems From Terrorist Attacks

A RAND Corp. study recently issued gives rail security planners and policymakers a framework to develop cost-effective plans to secure their rail systems from terrorist attacks.


DHS Collecting Additional Biometric Information From International Visitors At Washington Dulles

December 10, 2007

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now collecting additional fingerprints from international visitors arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (Dulles).


State Of Arizona To Offer WHTI-Compliant Driver’s License

December 7, 2007

State Of Arizona To Offer WHTI-Compliant Driver’s License

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the state of Arizona recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance the security of state driver’s licenses.


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Rise of the Digital Certificates

Securely exchanging and storing documents and emails has become a necessity across multiple industries. An increasing number of businesses need to exchange data internally as well as with business partners and customers. The question is: How do you do exchange information easily, efficiently, and securely?

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