• Airport security to broadened, deepen

    The terrorists’ clever idea of bringing innocent liquids on board separately in order to mix them into a potent weapon has forced re-evaluation of security screening methods at airports; money will now be spent on solutions which combine several detection and snifffing technologies, and GE Homeland Security unit maker of the “puffer” machine, is working on such a combined solution

  • SF airport first in the U.S. to have 100% screening of commercial cargo

    In October San Francisco airport will become the first in the U.S. to
    have 100% security screening of cargo carried on passenger planes

  • Foiled London plot will affect air travel regulations, practices

    The terrorist plot to smuggle liquid explosives on board will lead to dramatic changes in air travel regulations and practices, and the airline and tourism industry are worried that, at least in the short term, news will not be good for the hospitality industry

  • Smart person-specific pistol

    One way to improve airline safety is to put more armed air marshals on board; trouble is, this means that weapons are already inside the plane, and would-be hijackers may over-power them and grab their weapons; the solution: a smart gun which allows only its owner to use it

  • U.K. terror plot exposes vulnerability of current detection systems

    Governments have invested billions of dollars in explosive detection devices (EDs) and radiation detectors; the unfolding terrorist drama in London show that the current detection system has gaping holes which clever terrorists might exploit

  • HiEnergy to help transportation security in Pennsylvania

    California company receives contract extension to provide greater security on SEPTA, the nation’s fifth largest public transportation system

  • EDO eyeing UAV market

    Large contractor has grown substantially through strategic acquisitions; its
    latest target: A Tennessee company making composites used in UAV
     construction

  • Deutsche Bahn finds two undetonated bombs on German commuter train

    Security needed: Last week we wrote about the emerging market in India for critical infrastructure, but this week it’s Germany’s turn; after finding two undetonated bombs on a German train, government officials are criticizing rail security and are advising for better technology to deter possible terrorist activity

  • Port of Freeport to join CSI

    The Port of Freeport gained fame earlier this year when the Bush administration was about to sign an agreement with Hutchison Whampoa to conduct nuclear radiation screening of U.S.-bound cargo - without the presence of U.S. personnel; the post has now joined the CSI program

  • Radiation therapy traces set off radiation monitors at airports

    Hundreds of thousands of patients in the United States and Europe – and millions around the world – receive radiation therapy for various ailments, and nuclear material are also widely used for diagnostic purposes; trouble is, these procedure leave radiation traces in the body for weeks, and these traces set off sensitive nuclear detection systems at airports

  • Conrail buys Duos security solution for rail yard

    Securing sprawling rail yards is difficult; it is also important because of the dangerous cargo which goes through or parked in these yards; a major rail operator buys intelligent video security system for its New Jersey operations

  • Arizona turns to wireless border security

    Arizona equips its police units along the U.S.-Mexican border with wireless connection to the Internet

  • NYPD buys Smiths Detection device for city’s subway system

    NYPD is beefing up chemical detection capabilities in the city’s subways, purchasing several hand-held detection devices from a leading manufacturer

  • SFO testing video analytics

    Speaking of rail security, Congress may want to consider the use of video analytics — now under testing at several of the nation’s airports — in mitigating suspicious activity at rail stations

  • House panel reports bus and passenger rail security bill

    Legislators complain that investments in bus and rail transportation security pale in comparison to investments in air transportation safety; a House panels is doing something about this imbalance