Perimeter Protection

Featured Video of the Month

Miguel Lazatan, Senior Marketing Manager, explains that Sony’s Security Systems Group provides Video Surveillance products ranging from cameras, IP network cameras and recorders to video management software. With high-definition video, video analytics is increasingly important in government installations. The company’s View-DR wide dynamic technology includes dynamic frame integration, X4 sensor and visibility enhancement.

News

Advisory council to discuss Southwest border issues on Sept. 16

Wed, 2010-09-01 03:45 PM

The Homeland Security Advisory Council, which was established to provide independent advice to the Secretary of DHS, will hold a one-hour public teleconference call on September 16 during which it...

Marines begin upgrade of Smith Detection’s chemical identifiers

Wed, 2010-09-01 09:22 AM

HazMatID 360

Smiths Detection has announced that the U.S. Marine Corps will shortly begin installing the company’s HazMatID 360 upgrade to its fleet of chemical detectors as part of the Marine Air-Ground Task...

A quick geography quiz…

Thu, 2010-08-26 04:57 PM

Napolitano visits Sweetgrass

What do the little-known municipalities of Piegan, Sweetgrass, Sunburst and Havre have in common? Well, beside the fact that all four are located in the state of Montana, they all had the honor of...

More than 50% of network cameras will be megapixel and HD by 2014, says IMS

Wed, 2010-08-25 06:26 PM

The growth and adoption of megapixel and high definition (HD) video surveillance equipment is one of the key trends shaping the video surveillance market towards 2014, according to a research report...

ISC East, major NYC security event, re-invents itself as ISC Solutions

Wed, 2010-08-25 04:56 PM

In a recent conversation with Ed Nichols, Vice President of the International Security Conference (ISC) events for Reed Exhibitions, Government Security News has learned that the ISC East show, which...

FPS needs one million hours of armed guard services in four states

Mon, 2010-08-23 08:46 AM

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is conducting market research on the availability of security guard companies that could provide more than one million hours of armed guard services at about 150...

Don’t miss the many benefits to entering GSN’s 2010 Awards Program

Fri, 2010-08-20 01:50 PM

Adrian Courtenay

I’d like urge every vendor of IT Security products and solutions, every vendor of physical security products and solutions, and every government agency or department in federal, state or local...

Beefed up security planned for federal buildings in Lower Manhattan

Thu, 2010-08-19 10:46 AM

26 Federal Plaza in NYC

Federal security personnel sitting in the upgraded command center in room 222 at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan will soon be able to monitor wireless feeds from additional video cameras, handheld...

Entry deadline for GSN 2010 Awards extended to September 10

Tue, 2010-08-17 01:33 PM

At the request of a number of vendor companies and government agencies, the entry deadline for entries in the GSN 2010 Homeland Security Awards Program has been extended to September 10, 2010,...

Denver MegaCenter to receive a new access control system

Tue, 2010-08-17 10:25 AM

DHS has awarded a contract worth about $40,000 to Secure Network Systems, LLC, of Dacono, CO, to install a new access control system at the “Denver MegaCenter,” one of four alarm and monitoring...

CDC to upgrade its entire access control system

Tue, 2010-08-17 09:08 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), based in Atlanta, GA, is planning to upgrade the access control systems used in about a dozen buildings on several of its campuses, so they all...

FLIR Systems to acquire ICx Technologies for $274 million

Mon, 2010-08-16 04:16 PM

FLIR CEO Earl Lewis

In a bold move into advanced sensors for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBNRE) detection, FLIR Systems, Inc. announced on August 16 that it has entered into a definitive...

Commentary and Opinions

The case for “all hazards” education

By Jonathan M. Walsh

Far too often, the concept of “homeland security” is understood through a filter designed to capture only the meaning imparted to it by 9/11. That is, “homeland security” is looked upon as a way to secure the homeland from terrorist attacks.

Chemical weapons pose a grave threat

By Jerome Hauer

President Obama should be commended for making nuclear nonproliferation a priority of his administration. At the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, in April, the president was right to urge global cooperation on isolating non-secure nuclear materials that could be used to make a weapon.

Rep. Ted Poe concerned with Mexican military choppers over Texas

[Editor’s note: Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) made these remarks on the House floor on May 18, 2010.]

Mr. Speaker, U.S. Border Patrol agents have spotted yet another Mexican military helicopter incursion into Texas. That makes three times these helicopters have crossed the border into America this year, that we know of. On Saturday [May 15, 2010], another Mexican military helicopter was in Texas, hovering near the Roma-Miguel Aleman International Bridge. Two other times this year, Mexican helicopters were photographed in Starr and Zapata Counties in Texas.

COMMENTARY // Taking the pulse of the government security marketplace

While strolling up and down the aisles at the ASIS New York City Chapter’s security expo at the Javits Center on April 30, I tried to take a quick reading on the current state of the government security marketplace, but frankly the views of half a dozen exhibitors were all over the map.

I wondered whether the economy-wide recession during the past two years was depressing government procurements, or whether the Obama administration’s pump-priming stimulus program had led to an increase in such government purchases.

‘Amnesty is not the answer’

By Rep. Ted Poe

[Editor’s note: Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House on March 22, 2010.]

Once again, there's a new push for an amnesty bill to pass this Congress. Yesterday, tens of thousands of people marched in Washington, D.C., wanting amnesty. And it was interesting. As I looked over this very peaceful crowd and all those people marching, I wondered why there were no American flags.

Company News

Intergraph public safety and security software aids Kingdom of Jordan

The Kingdom of Jordan has successfully deployed Intergraph public safety and security incident management software as part of a comprehensive, nationwide homeland security initiative to prevent and respond to local and regional terrorism threats.

Cutting edge perimeter security system installed at McAllen-Miller Airport

In mid-2009, a fiber optic fence sensor system was installed on McAllen-Miller International Airport’s perimeter fence. The system, known as Secure Fence, was developed by Future Fibre Technologies and, one year later, the airport’s security department reports that the system has performed impressively.

According to Donald “Buck” Taft, Airport Security Coordinator at McAllen-Miller International Airport, the system was installed in response to security concerns over the number of commercial flights and the airport’s proximity to Mexico.

Pictometry appoints Kevin Reilley as President of Pictometry Business Solutions

Pictometry International Corp., announced on August 24 the appointment of Kevin Reilley as President of Pictometry Business Solutions (PBS), a role in which Reilley will he expected to drive sales and product development across multiple business segments.

“We are delighted to have Kevin join us,” said Richard Hurwitz, Pictometry’s chief executive officer. “Under his direction and support, we expect to provide the same clear and compelling solutions to businesses that Pictometry has been offering to government enterprises.”

MCS Fire & Security receives SAFETY Act Certification and Designation

MCS Fire & Security, a service and solutions provider in the commercial security and fire detection industry, has announced that DHS has awarded it SAFETY Act Certification and Designation coverage for its electronic security installation and integration services.

Senstar appoints Gord Loney to head global product sales

Senstar Corp. has announced the appointment of Gord Loney as Vice‐President of Product Sales. This new position has been created in order to drive the company’s product sales globally as it implements a strategy to rationalize its entire product line, develop new technologies and introduce new products.

Visitor Pass Solutions offers new one-stop shopping catalog

Identifying visitors to a school, hospital or a corporate facility can be overwhelming; never mind all of the products to choose from. Recognizing this, Visitor Pass Solutions by Data Management, Inc., of Farmington, CT, has created a new, user-friendly one-stop shopping catalog.

FAA to award sole source purchase order to L-3 for cameras

The Federal Aviation Administration has decided to award a sole source contract to L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics Corp., of Mason, OH, to supply infra-red and electro-optical cameras for the FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, based in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) provides service and support to the U.S. Department of Transportation in general, and training, logistics, research, and data services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Raytheon to install chemical sensors in the Port of Providence, RI

Raytheon Company has received a contract from the city of Providence, RI, to strengthen surveillance in its port by integrating chemical-detection sensors into the existing security system.

Recent Perimeter Protection Videos

Xtralis Americas

Ian Ehrenberg, VP and General Manager, indicates that Xtralis has a 25-year history of providing advanced detection technologies for intrusion detection, perimeter protection and CCTV. Applications include the Department of State and Consulates around the world, plus the Vancouver Olympics, where Xtralis provided the primary infrared protection device. The company is introducing its Vesda Echo Detector at the ISC West show.

Lenel Systems International, Inc.

Josh Phillips, Director of Marketing, describes the business of Lenel as providing integrated security technologies, bringing the best of breed software applications and multiple technologies into a single platform. Government markets include military and civilian buyers and the DoD, which use the OnGuard system, whose 2010 integrated access control, ID management and video surveillance system offers enhanced video surveillance.

FLIR

Andy Teich, President of FLIR’s Commercial Systems Division, describes two new products. The FLIR Thermal Fence ties FLIR cameras together into a network that includes a network console and an analytics algorithm with many capabilities. The Guardsman is a handheld thermal imager designed for guard safety. Teich also explains that the company’s high-volume business in the auto market lowers costs on all FLIR Thermal Imaging products.

Pentax Imaging Company

Tom Harada, Managing Director of the Security Systems Division, reports that the Pentax Atmospheric Interference Reduction Product technology (PAIR) has been named the best video product at the ISC West New Product Showcase. He explains that great optics and the capability of reducing atmospheric interference are long-forgotten, but vital concepts in making total videos, and this is what Pentax has addressed with its PAIR technology.

Honeywell Security Group

Angela Oberman, Product Manager of the Vindicator Technologies Product Line of Honeywell Security Solutions, indicates that the Vindicator product line is an integrated access control, intrusion detection, CCTV system that takes input from these disparate systems and displays them on the headin to create an integrated command and control system. The core market is Air Force, Army, Navy, Utilities, Chemical Plants and other critical infrastructure.

Recent Webinars

Centrify - Simplify Mac Smart Card Support in Windows Environments

Webinar Air Date: Mon, 08/02/2010 (All day) - Wed, 08/31/2011 (All day)

The Contractor - Wants to bring her MacBook Pro onsite, but must log in with a CAC card.

The Sys Admin - Is in charge of security...

SIMPLIFY MAC SMART CARD SUPPORT

Webinar Air Date: Mon, 08/16/2010 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Use the resources you already have to easily deploy MACS with CAC and...

A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity Using Dynamic Traffic Intelligence

Webinar Air Date: Thu, 06/10/2010 - 1:00pm

GSN Webinar - A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity Using Dynamic Traffic Intelligence

No vendor can solve the entire problem. Learn how to use...

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Upcoming Events

Event Details	Dates of Event
Security Leadership: Reducing Costs Without Sacrificing Value	Sep 14 - 14
3rd Annual San Diego Regional Security Conference (formerly "C4ISR, CyberSecurity, Robot Platforms & Sensors Conference)	Sep 14 - 15
ArcSight Protect ’10	Sep 19 - 22
Water Security Congress	Sep 19 - 22
Homeland Security for Networked Industries (HSNI) 2010 Conference and Expo	Sep 20 - 21
Cloud Computing Industry Day	Sep 23 - 23
Identity Management 2010	Sep 27 - 28
Fall 2010 Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting	Oct 7 - 7
ASPO-USA World Oil Conference	Oct 7 - 9
Hacker Halted	Oct 9 - 10
USO-Metro Presents Casino Night 2010	Oct 15 - 15
SANS Chicago 2010	Oct 25 - 30