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TSA unveils new scanning technology at LAX

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) showed off a host of new technologies deployed to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this week, from computed tomographic (CT) scanners to photo ID scan verifications. The technologies are being tested at the airport’s Terminal 1... Read More »

Emergent acquires Adapt Pharma, NARCAN

Emergent BioSolutions will acquire Adapt Pharma and its flagship product NARCAN (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray, which treats opioid overdoses. NARCAN is the only needle-free treatment of naloxone approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada. It is an emergency treatment... Read More »

Southwest Airlines partners with CBP for canine training

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently entered into a public-private partnership with Southwest Airlines Co. as part of the Donations Acceptance Program. The program seeks tangible solutions to trade- and travel-enforcement challenges in both infrastructure and intellectual property... Read More »

Rep. Denham hosts meeting to fight human trafficking

U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA) hosted Wednesday a roundtable with local community leaders, law enforcement officials, and the leaders of Uber, among others, to discuss how to combat human trafficking. The meeting, held at the Modesto Police Department in California, gave attendees an opportunity... Read More »

National defense funding measure signed into law

A group of lawmakers recently gathered at a military installation to witness President Trump sign the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 into law. The bill supports $716 billion in funding for national defense for fiscal year 2019, per officials, and provides service... Read More »

Sen. Murphy honors Connecticut drone manufacturer

Connecticut-based drone manufacturer RADeCO, Inc. was featured this week by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) as “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer,” recognition he bestows on select U.S. manufacturers. The RADeCO, which stands for RADiation Detection COmpany, manufactures air monitoring... Read More »

African delegations trained on counterterrorism

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently provided counterterrorism training at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Roswell, N.M. to law enforcement delegations from six African nations. The participants were judges, prosecutors, and police officers from Angola,... Read More »

Bill seeks to enhance Russian sanctions

A group of lawmakers recently introduced a measure designed to bolster Russian sanctions, with the goal of applying economic, political, and diplomatic pressure on the Federation. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-AZ) joined Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bob Menendez... Read More »

Training aids chemical, biological weapons preparedness

Marines and Illinois response units recently joined forces to share training techniques designed to enhance chemical and biological emergency preparedness. Marines and sailors with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBRIF) participated in Exercise Chicago Response in Chicago,... Read More »

Bill targets international tourism, national security

Reps. Tom Rice (R-SC) and Mike Quigley (D-IL) recently introduced legislation designed to enhance international tourism to America while improving national security. The Jobs Originating through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act would also reform outdated visa laws, create jobs, and rename the Visa... Read More »

BITMAP bill advances House committee

The House Homeland Security Committee has advanced the Biometric Identification Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) Authorization Act of 2018 to help better identify national security threats. The legislation was introduced by Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and was co-sponsored by Rep.... Read More »