Department of Homeland Security Announces First Designations and Certifications Under the Safety Act |
The Department of Homeland Security announced today the issuance of Designations and Certifications for four anti-terrorism technologies under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act). |
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Fact Sheet: Safety Act - Partnering With American Entrepreneurs in Developing New Technologies to Protect the Homeland |
On October 10, 2003, Secretary Tom Ridge signed the Interim Rule of the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002 to begin the implementation of the program. |
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Homeland Security Funding Task Force Delivers Recommendations to Secretary Ridge |
The members of the Task Force on State and Local Homeland Security Funding through the Homeland Security Advisory Council, delivered their report with findings and recommendations for expediting the flow of homeland security funds to ensure that our nation’s emergency managers, first responders and law enforcement officials get the federal funds they need, as soon as possible to protect their communities. |
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Homeland Security Leverages NOAA All-Hazards Network for Alerts and Warnings |
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce today signed an agreement that allows Homeland Security to send critical all-hazards alerts and warnings directly through the NOAA All-Hazards Network. |
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Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, Massachusetts Govenor Mitt Romney and Akron, Ohio Mayor Donald Plusquellic on the Homeland Security Task Force Report |
Joint press conference about the Homeland Security Funding Task Force Report in Washington, D.C. June 17, 2004 |
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TSA Announces Industry Partners and Program Contractors for Registered Traveler Pilot Project |
Acting Administrator for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), today announced that TSA has reached agreements with its partners for the Registered Traveler program. TSA will be launching the experiment in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Northwest Airlines later this month. Checkpoint operations are scheduled to begin in early July. |
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Secretary Ridge Names New Members of the Private Sector Senior Advisory Committee to the Homeland Security Advisory Council |
Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge announced the appointment of four individuals to serve on the Private Sector Senior Advisory Committee (PVTSAC) of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). |
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Fact Sheet: Regional Technology Integration Initiative |
The Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology directorate, is implementing a new initiative for Regional Technology Integration (RTI) to facilitate the transition of innovative technologies and organizational concepts to regional, state, and local jurisdictions. The program presents an important opportunity to work directly with urban areas in understanding needs and new requirements while at the same time improving our nation’s readiness. |
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Homeland Security Launches "Regional Technology Integration" Initiative in Cincinnati, Ohio |
The Department of Homeland Security today announced a new initiative called Regional Technology Integration (RTI) to facilitate the transition of innovative technologies and organizational concepts to regional, state, and local jurisdictions. |
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Designates President Ronald Reagan Memorial Service as National Special Security Event |
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated all of the activities for former President Ronald Reagan’s Memorial Services as a National Special Security Event (NSSE). |
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