Approved Technologies

The SAFETY Act provides two levels of liability protections for approval: Designation and Certification. By obtaining either Designation or Certification, companies obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever put to use during a terrorist attack. See below for a list of approved technology certifications.





Company/Technology

Composite Technologies LLC, BAE Systems, Inc.

Approved: June 21, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Composite Technologies LLC, BAE Systems, Inc., and BAE Systems Survivability Systems LLC provide Energy Absorbing Walls (EAWs). The Technology is a composite assembly of a steel stud frame and an exterior panel of Ultra High Performance Ballistic Concrete which are joined as an integrated structure that provides increased resistance of critical building facades to fire, ballistics, and explosive blasts. The Technology also includes the manufacturing of the different components of the Technology and attendant services related to deployment.


Composite Technologies LLC, BAE Systems, Inc.

Approved: June 17, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Composite Technologies LLC, BAE Systems, Inc., and BAE Systems Survivability Systems LLC provide Cable and Piping Shields (CPSs). The Technology is composed of Ultra High Performance Ballistic Concrete and a non-combustible steel chassis that provide increased resistance of pipelines and bridge suspender ropes/cables to various threats such as explosive blasts, ballistics, cutting, hammering, and torching. The Technology also includes the manufacturing process and attendant services related to deployment.


Lockheed Martin Corporation

Approved: June 16, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Lockheed Martin Corporation provides Specialized Security Training Services. The Technology is a customized suite of training services and program support designed to train airport security personnel in the screening of persons and packages for TSA Contract HSTS01-09-D-OSO900. The Technology also includes support services, documentation, etc.


New York Stock Exchange - Euronext

Approved: June 14, 2011 | Expires: June 30, 2016

New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") Euronext provides the New York Stock Exchange Security System. The Technology is comprised of command and control and integration of a multi-layered security system and services at a major financial venue. The Technology also includes the integration with supporting government agency programs.


Garrett Electronics, Inc. (d/b/a Garrett Metal Detectors)

Approved: June 13, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Garrett Electronics, Inc. (d/b/a Garrett Metal Detectors) provides Walk-through Metal Detectors. The Technology is a line of walk-through metal detectors and includes the following model: PD-6500i. The Technology uses low frequency electromagnetic fields and makes detections by measuring disturbances in those fields due to the presence of conductive metal. The Technology responds with visual and/or audible alarm warnings when detections are made. The Technology consists of three main subsystems: a detection unit (electronics), transmit and receive side panels, and auxiliary components. Included in the Technology are the Technology-related user manuals.


Garrett Electronics, Inc. (d/b/a Garrett Metal Detectors)

Approved: June 13, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Garrett Electronics, Inc. (d/b/a Garrett Metal Detectors) provides Walk-through Metal Detectors. The Technology is a line of walk-through metal detectors and includes the following models: CS-5000, MT-5500, MS-3500, and PD-6500i. The Technology uses low frequency electromagnetic fields and makes detections by measuring disturbances in those fields due to the presence of conductive metal. The Technology responds with visual and/or audible alarm warnings when detections are made. The Technology consists of three main subsystems: a detection unit (electronics), transmit and receive side panels, and auxiliary components. Included in the Technology are the Technology-related user manuals.


Messinger Mortuary & Chapel, Inc. d/b/a Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Inc.

Approved: June 09, 2011 | Expires: July 31, 2016

Messinger Mortuary & Chapel, Inc. d/b/a Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Inc. provides Certified Cargo Screening Facilities. The Technology, Certified Cargo Screening Facilities, are secure facilities established in accordance with directives issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the screening and securing of cargo which will be transported on passenger aircraft. The Technology includes, in accordance with TSA directives, maintaining a security plan that limits access to secure cargo screening areas, training and vetting employees in accordance with TSA guidance, adherence to all TSA-specified chain of custody rules for this cargo, and use of TSA-approved methods and/or equipment for the screening of cargo. The Technology is limited to only those locations in possession of current TSA certifications for cargo screening facilities.


G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.

Approved: June 09, 2011 | Expires: June 30, 2016

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. provides Physical Security Services. The Technology represents the provision of armed and unarmed security personnel, not requiring security clearances, at commercial, government, and government-related facilities, excluding nuclear facilities and/or those facilities operating under license to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The Technology also includes the qualification and training of personnel who conduct these services pursuant to the training standards that Wackenhut uses, and all attendant manuals and technical documentation related to the above-listed services. The Technology does not include response to Acts of Terrorism that use chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) agents or materials.


Visual Defence Inc.

Approved: June 08, 2011 | Expires: June 30, 2016

Visual Defence Inc. provides the VDI “SecurEye®”. The Technology The VDI “SecurEye®” camera creates a digital “video” recording that will survive blasts caused by explosive devices and other catastrophic events. The Technology is designed for both surveillance and post-event forensic investigations by recording video in a self-contained package.


Ameristar Fence Products, Inc.

Approved: June 07, 2011 | Expires: June 30, 2016

Ameristar Fence Products, Inc. provides the Impasse High Security Pale Fence. The Technology is high security fencing intended to deter, delay, and/or prevent intruders from gaining access to an asset or from launching attacks from the area immediately outside a facility’s perimeter. The Technology also includes Technology-related accessories such as privacy slats, intrusion detection system clips, rail covers, and barbwire arms; recommendations of qualified installers, a warranty; and guidelines for maintaining the Technology.