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Broadware Technologies, Cubic team up for Baltimore MTA explosives detection system
Program brings together trace detection and video capabilities to defend against train terrorism; when explosves are detected at ticketing kiosks, Broadware cameras transmit a digital picture to security personnel while the entry gates refuse access
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Senate passes port inspection deal; no 100% inspection
The beefed-up port security measure places heavy emphasis on radiation detection at U.S. ports, but Republicans fought off Democrats’ demand to include a mandatory 100% inspection of all U.S.-bound cargo containers; bill also increases funding for rail and land transportation security
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Lobbyists resist homeland security measures recommended by 9/11 Commission
Farmers fight off ammonium nitrate controls; television station opposes handing over frequency for emergency services; retailers stick to their guns on radiological screening of containers
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Battelle Ventures invests in Hi-G-Tek
Developer of active-RFID security solutions a good investment for Battelle; Hi-G-Tek technology secures cargo, monitors temperature; system ideal for vaccine industry
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Rail security continues to receive short shrift from DHS
New technologies from Duos, ObjectVideo, offer some relief; wide-scale implementation remains far off
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L-3 Communications wins Phase II funding for security container
Company’s Advanced Conatiner Security Device relies on sensors to detect breaches, human cargo; thirty prototypes to be tested
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Florida officials worry about excess truck weight
Lack of federal guidance, unified policies create security gap; excess weight of up to 1000 pounds typically overlooked; inability to distinguish between cheating trucking companies and determined terrorists
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U.S. rail vulnerable to attack
Despite apparent safety, America’s rail systems are as vulnerable as they were after 9/11; earlier reports suggest problem is a combination of federalism, a lack of federal guidance, and possibly unresolvable technical issues
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Video analytics to protect railway tunnels
Another measure to increase rail transportation safety is the continuous monitoring of rail tunnels, a Florida company beings video analytics to the task
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