Homeland Security

Tiny Sensor May Be Able To Screen For Explosives

November 6, 2007

A tiny sensor that can detect magnetic field changes as small as 70 femtoteslas -- equivalent to the brain waves of a person daydreaming -- has been demonstrated at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The device may have applications such as homeland security screening for explosives.


America Responds

By Karina Sanchez · November 2007

Chertoff's blog elicits criticism from Americans on the state of the nation's security

America Responds

Cyberspace has infused the lives of people across the country. Its latest victim: Michael Chertoff, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.


Family Disaster Planning for the Office

By Ralph C Jensen · November 2007

The federal government is a master at applying pressure to get what it wants. It is doing just that to Washington, D.C., and its suburbs in preparation for developing extensive evacuation plans. Nothing like this has taken place since the Cold War, but officials are mapping escape routes, stockpiling bedding for shelters and designating pickup points for those without a car.


Nuclear Security Holds Up

By Ralph C Jensen · November 5, 2007

We’ve written about it often and talked about the what ifs, including if somehow, someone was to breach security checkpoints at a nuclear facility.


DHS Releases Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Appendix

November 2, 2007

The Department of Homeland Security today released Appendix A of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), a critical element of its chemical security efforts.


Holding Down the Fort

By Col. Timothy D. Ringgold · November 2007

Continuity planning makes a comeback in government applications

Last May, the White House issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20, HSPD-20, which mandates government agencies to appoint a senior official at the assistant secretary level as their continuity of government coordinator to prepare plans, budgets and exercises to test continuity planning, preparation and capability.


At Busy Airports, Only Laptops Go Through Security Screening Quickly

October 26, 2007

Long lines of passengers have an effect on the speed with which airport security screeners do certain aspects of their jobs, according to a study by researchers in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Buffalo.


New GPS Vehicle Tracking System Looking To Make Auto Theft Obsolete

October 26, 2007

EarthSearch Communications Inc. is launching a new GPS-based vehicle-tracking device that is looking to make auto theft a thing of the past.


COPLINK System Helps Fight Crime, Terrorism

By Brent Dirks · October 24, 2007

COPLINK System Helps Fight Crime, Terrorism

In a world of constant and ever-flowing data, the job for law enforcement personnel is made that much harder. That’s why Los Angeles County law enforcement officials are turning to the COPLINK system from Knowledge Computing Corp. to help fight crime and terrorism.


DHS Awards $113 Million For Homeland Security Preparedness Training

October 24, 2007

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the awarding of more than $113 million in grant money under two programs that strengthen the coordinated training efforts of homeland security preparedness.


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