May's issue of the Counter-terrorist is aimed at providing
decisions makers, law enforcement personnel, Government agency
personnel and private security personnel with up-to-date sources of
information about the terror threat.
Visit the new SSI online store. We will be showcasing some of the
most exciting products in the world - the latest technologies -
so check back frequently to get the best deals on everything from body
armor to high tech cameras.
US to spend Billions more to alter
Security Systems
After spending more than $4.5 billion on
screening devices to monitor the nation's ports, borders,
airports, mail and air, the Federal Government is moving to
replace or alter much of the antiterrorism equipment, concluding
that it is ineffective, unreliable or too expensive.
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Homeland Security TRAINING IN ISRAEL filling up
fast
The places on SSI's HOMELAND SECURITY TRAINING IN
ISRAEL MISSION are filling up fast. Representatives from Federal,
State and local law enforcement as well as private industry security
chiefs are traveling to Israel to on July 8th. They will be visiting
areas of key concern to US Homeland Security and see what Israel is
doing to protect schools, malls, ports, airports, stadiums, and
critical infrastructure. SSI's President is leaving for Israel next
week to review arrangements made by the SSI Israel Office.
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CAR BOMBS - VBIED's being used
in unprecedented numbers in Iraq
"If your agency received a report about a "car
bombing" incident how would you respond" asks August Vernon in an
excellent article about the current weapon of preference for
terrorists in Iraq. Vernon, an SSI friend is just back from Iraq and
has seen for himself how this weapon is being used. Read the article
on Firehouse.com
READ THE ARTICLE
EMS Vital to the US Homeland Security Effort
Although present for countless years, terrorism has increasingly been
the focus of public concern. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) plays a
vital role in responding to, evaluating, and intervening in
potentially catastrophic events. EMS often comanages initial scenes in
many medium- to large-scale incidents involving large numbers of
casualties. Occasionally, EMS also manages the scene until state or
federal agencies arrive. Among others, the tragic events of September
11, 2001 underscore the importance of EMS planning and anticipating
such events.
SSI launches two new training offerings: Intelligence
Gathering and Building Safety
SSI has launched two new training offerings: The
first, Intelligence Gathering, is being offered to Terror Early
Warning groups and other agencies that want to improve their methods.
The second course, is being offered to Building managers and is a
two-day program. The first day details the threat of terrorism and the
second, presented by one of the foremost US experts in safe design
shows what Building managers need to do to safeguard their facilities.
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