Airport security costs skyrocket
Congressional and aviation industry officials say the money spent on airport security upgrades in 2002 could cost more than triple the budgeted amount. The estimated cost of the security upgrades could reach $6 billion....
Government recruiting airport screeners
The federal government is recruiting passenger screeners for six airports......
Fighting terrorism: What governors and mayors should do
JENNIFER PERO
Governors and mayors should be placing terrorism on the higher end of the disaster management and overall state planning spectrum, suggests the Executive...
Passport security to increase for Americans overseas
Americans living abroad will be furnished with a new passport incorporating a digitized image of the holder and other security features......
Airports wait to make room for machines
With a year-end deadline for the installation of explosives detection machines at all airports looming, some airports are waiting for a go-ahead on renovation efforts to make room for the machines......
SIA creates Homeland Security council
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has formed the SIA Homeland Security Advisory Council......
Camera network earmarked for National Mall
CCTV cameras are to be installed and constantly monitored at all major monuments on the Washington D.C. National Mall......
Camera network earmarked for National Mall
CCTV cameras are to be installed and constantly monitored at all major monuments on the Washington D.C. National Mall......
Camera network earmarked for National Mall
CCTV cameras are to be installed and constantly monitored at all major monuments on the Washington D.C. National Mall......
Detection technology exploding
PAUL ROTHMAN
With terrorist awareness at an all-time high, government security experts are searching for the state-of-the-art in bomb detection technology. From airports...
The search for answers in the rubble of the Twin Towers
PAUL ROTHMAN
The crumbled remains of the World Trade Center hold clues about how to enhance fire safety, structural engineering and security for present and future...
Searching for answers in the rubble
The crumbled remains of the World Trade Center hold clues about how to enhance fire safety, structural engineering and security for present and future...
Software takes guesswork out of emergency planning
JENNIFER PERO
A software program that simulates nuclear and chemical leaks and airborne biological agents can help guide officials in emergency preparedness planning....
Searching for answers in the rubble
The crumbled remains of the World Trade Center hold clues about how to enhance fire safety, structural engineering and security for present and future...
Where the money flows: Into security initiatives at all levels
From staff reports
Government money is pouring into the security arena. President Bush has proposed more than $37.7 billion for Homeland Security in 2003, some of which...
Equipment at a discount: Fed program offers assistance
From staff reports
A federal program allowing state and local governments to buy law enforcement equipment at a discount is largely underutilized — only 15 states had made...
ID cards unlock biometric measurements
LARRY ANDERSON
Multiple biometric measurements — including facial recognition, voiceprint analysis and even fingerprints or iris scans — are stored in a secured database....
Technology's role against terrorism
From staff reports
The information technology revolution that transformed our economy has also given us the tools, infrastructure and commercial capabilities to make domestic...
ID cards unlock biometric measurements
By LARRY ANDERSON
Multiple biometric measurements — including facial recognition, voiceprint analysis and even fingerprints or iris scans — are stored in a secured database....
Airport security costs skyrocket
Congressional and aviation industry officials say the money spent on airport security upgrades in 2002 could cost more than triple the budgeted amount....
Can Tom Ridge make a difference?
By KATE HENRY
No sooner had Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge returned to his office following his appointment as the first head of the newly established Homeland Security...
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Siemens' Security Division outlook
Mark Landis, president of Siemens' North American Security Division, and senior vice president Steve E. Walin discuss the growing security market in the post-Sept. 11 world, and Siemens' role in it....
Setting priorities to protect the nation's infrastructure
PAUL ROTHMAN
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Passport security increasing for Americans overseas
Americans living abroad will be furnished with a new passport incorporating a digitized image of the holder and other security features. Overseas passport...
