Homeland Security

North Carolina Transit System Uses Network Video To Enhance Safety, Improve Operations

February 25, 2008

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that the Charlotte Area Transit System has selected its Nextiva Transit solution to enhance safety and improve overall operations on its fleet of municipal buses.


New Jersey Mall Uses Wireless Mesh Network To Improve Security

February 20, 2008

Firetide, a developer of wireless mesh and access networks, recently announced that the Livingston Mall in Livingston, N.J., has deployed a Firetide wireless mesh network to improve security at the super-regional shopping center.


Amtrak To Use Explosives Detection System

February 20, 2008

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, recently announced Amtrak has purchased SABRE 4000 advanced detection systems, to enable rapid and non-intrusive screening of passengers, trains and train stations for explosives.


Web-Based Electronic Notification System Designed To Alert During Emergency Or Routine Situations

February 15, 2008

ADT Security Services recently announced the availability of ADT Select Link, a Web-based electronic notification system that is designed to alert thousands of people in emergency or routine situations.


Minnesota Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension To Capture Biometric Data From Entire Hand

February 14, 2008

L-1 Identity Solutions, a provider of identity solutions and services, has secured a new state-wide contract with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to upgrade its Live Scan Network used for criminal booking.


New Multiband Radio Provides Real-Time Interoperable Communications

February 14, 2008

Harris Corp., an international communications and information technology company, recently introduced the first multiband land mobile radio that provides real-time interoperable communications for the growing federal public safety and homeland security market.


FBI’s Next Generation Biometric System To Be Developed By Lockheed Martin

February 13, 2008

The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently awarded Lockheed Martin a 10-year, $1 billion contract to develop and maintain the Bureau's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, a multi-modal, state-of-the-art biometrics system for use by state, local and federal authorities.


Associations Collaborate To Craft Preparedness Standards

February 13, 2008

A new federal law calling for the creation of a voluntary private sector preparedness standards program has resulted in the collaboration between ASIS International and other organizations.


Survey: Responding To Natural Disasters Top Concern Of First Responders

February 8, 2008

Motorola and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) recently released the findings of a national survey to assess how public safety organizations use current communications technology and what future capabilities they would deploy to help improve emergency response, officer effectiveness and public and officer safety.


Georgia City Deploys Wireless Mesh Network To Aid First Responders, Improve Security

February 7, 2008

The City of Brunswick, Georgia recently announced the completion of the first phase of its wireless mesh deployment.


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