Law Enforcement Associates Bomb Detection Kit

Federal Guidelines for Computer Security Drafted

A publication from the National Institute of Standards and Technology details controls that will become mandatory for most federal computer information systems in 2005.

Heritage Safe Company Gun Safes

Stricter Rules for Foreign Visitors to U.S.

Many foreign visitors to the United States will soon undergo stricter security measures including being photographed and fingerprinted when entering the country.

Bush Signs Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

President Bush recently signed into law the first appropriations bill under the newly created Department of Homeland Security.

CHP Plans for Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Protection

California Governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger met with California Highway Patrol officials on Thursday to discuss security options once he takes office, including whether he will move to the state capital, Sacramento, or commute from Los Angeles.

School Offers Homeland Security Degree

Qualified applicants can now earn a master’s degree in homeland security, paid for by federal grants.

U.S. to Add Thousands of Air Marshals

Making use of available resources, the Bush Administration is reorganizing its homeland security programs to make 5,000 agents available to fly on commercial airlines.

Portable Police Kiosk

Porta King's pre-assembled Police Koban, a portable police kiosk, allows law enforcement officials to escape the elements without leaving the streets. Built-in security features include: class III bullet-resistant construction; space to house surveillance equipment; an exterior-mounted autodial "911" telephone for civilian use in case of emergency; and a through-wall climate control, service sink, and dimming lights.

Conference to Feature Biometric Technologies

Recent advances in biometrics as well as technological and security issues concerning the industry will be hot topics at the Biometrics Consortium Conference 2003, Sept. 22-24 in Arlington, Va.