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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.

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L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. and L-3 Communications Corporation Approved: February 23, 2011 \| Expires: March 31, 2016 L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. and L-3 Communications Corporation provide the ProvisionTM SC-100 (also known as the Scout 100) and ProVisionTM 360 (also known as the SafeScoutTM 360). The Technology is a line of security portals that use millimeter-wave scanning technology to produce three-dimensional images of subjects to detect threat objects. The Technology also includes training, installation, maintenance services, manuals, and technical documents.
Mulligan Security Corporation Approved: February 23, 2011 \| Expires: March 31, 2016 Mulligan Security Corporation provides Security Services. The Technology is physical security services that deter, prevent, detect, alert, and respond to a variety of security threats at high-rise commercial buildings, corporate facilities, and adjacent critical infrastructure in the New York Metropolitan area and in New Jersey. The Technology also includes the processes used to recruit, hire, train, and manage the qualified personnel who perform the above-described services.
Quantum Corporation, Inc. Approved: February 23, 2011 \| Expires: March 31, 2016 Corporation, 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.
SAFRAN USA, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of SAFRAN Group, a French company), GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE InVision, Inc.), Morpho Detection, Inc., and Morpho Detection International, Inc. Approved: February 17, 2011 \| Expires: February 29, 2016 SAFRAN USA, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of SAFRAN Group, a French company), GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE InVision, Inc.), Morpho Detection, Inc., and Morpho Detection International, Inc., provide the Itemiser®2, Itemiser®3, and Itemiser® DX. The Technology is desktop trace detectors that enable the detection of microscopic particles of explosives that remain on, for example, clothing, luggage, or ID cards. The Technology's detection system is based on Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometry (ITMS®). Also, the Technology allows for two sampling methods: Surface Wipe Sampling, which uses reusable sample traps that are manually swiped across a surface; and Vacuum Sampling, which uses an optional vacuum sampling unit to draw vapors into a sponge-like sample trap. The Technology is deployed as stand-alone units. Included in the Technology are: the desktop detector unit, consumables and accessories, and User Manuals and the procedures defined therein.
SAFRAN USA, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of SAFRAN Group), GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE InVision, Inc.), Morpho Detection, Inc., and Morpho Detection International, Inc. Approved: February 17, 2011 \| Expires: March 31, 2016 SAFRAN USA, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of SAFRAN Group), GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE InVision, Inc.), Morpho Detection, Inc., and Morpho Detection International, Inc., provide CTX™ Explosives Detection Systems. The Technology is used in screening, for example, checked airline baggage. It aids in the detection of explosives through the combined use of two types of X-ray images, computed tomography (CT), and proprietary software algorithms. The Technology includes two models: CTX 2500™ and CTX 5500 DS™. Included in the Technology are customized services associated with the Technology’s deployment such as installation, training, maintenance, and technical and logistical support.
The Boeing Company Approved: February 17, 2011 \| Expires: February 28, 2014 The Boeing Company provides Boeing’s Virtual Port – Situational Awareness Systems for Maritime Domain Applications in Support of the Port of Long Beach. The Technology interfaces with third-party systems to provide geo-spatial and domain awareness in a Common Operating Picture by combining real-time data feeds, information from data mining, and quality Geographic Information Systems information for the Port and surrounding areas. The Technology also includes training, technical support, and technical documentation.
Lion Apparel, Inc. Approved: February 17, 2011 \| Expires: February 29, 2016 Lion Apparel, Inc. provides Chemical and Biological Protective Ensembles and Liquid Splash Protective Clothing. The Protective Ensembles are a family of multi-wear, multi-threat NFPA 1994 Class 2, Class 3, and NFPA 1992 protective suits designed to protect emergency first responder personnel at terrorism and emergency incidents involving vapor or liquid chemical and biological hazards. The SAFETY Act Designation for the Technology does not include protection from radiological and/or nuclear events.
SAFRAN USA, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of SAFRAN Group), GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE InVision, Inc.), Morpho Detection, Inc., and Morpho Detection International, Inc. Approved: February 17, 2011 \| Expires: March 31, 2016 SAFRAN USA, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of SAFRAN Group), GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE InVision, Inc.), Morpho Detection, Inc., and Morpho Detection International, Inc., provide CTX™ Explosives Detection Systems. The Technology is used in screening, for example, checked airline baggage. It aids in the detection of explosives through the combined use of two types of X-ray images, computed tomography (CT), and proprietary software algorithms. The Technology includes five models: CTX 2500™, CTX 5500 DS™, CTX 9000 DSi™, CTX 9400 DSi™, and CTX 9800 DSi™. Included in the Technology are customized services associated with the Technology’s deployment such as installation, training, maintenance, and technical and logistical support.
Securitas Holdings, Inc., Securitas Services, Inc., Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., Securitas Security Systems USA, Inc., Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc., Pinkerton Government Services, Inc., Pinkerton Government Services of Puerto Rico, Inc., Globe Aviation Services Corporation, Securitas Security Services of Puerto Rico, Inc.; Securitas Security Services Guam, Inc.; Burns International Security Services Company, LLC, Burns International Services Company, LLC; Pinkerton's LLC; Paragon Systems Inc.; Security Consultants Group, Inc.; and Renaissance Center Management Company Approved: February 17, 2011 \| Expires: October 31, 2015 Securitas Holdings, Inc., Securitas Services, Inc., Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., Securitas Security Systems USA, Inc., Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc., Pinkerton Government Services, Inc., Pinkerton Government Services of Puerto Rico, Inc., Globe Aviation Services Corporation, Securitas Security Services of Puerto Rico, Inc.; Securitas Security Services Guam, Inc.; Burns International Security Services Company, LLC, Burns International Services Company, LLC; Pinkerton's LLC; Paragon Systems Inc.; Security Consultants Group, Inc.; and Renaissance Center Management Company provides Security Services. The Technology is provides an array of security services including armed and unarmed security officers, access control, ambulatory response, and associated security guard services. The Technology is specific to guards receiving anti-terrorism training. The Technology also includes control through drug testing, background checks, proprietary hiring practices and procedures, training, certification, and recertification standards.
Northrop Grumman Security Systems Approved: February 01, 2011 \| Expires: February 28, 2014 Northrop Grumman Security Systems, LLC provides WatchNet-3G. The Technology is a BioWatch Generation-3 candidate and includes an automated biological agent detector deployed in accordance with BioWatch Gen-3 Program test specifications issued by the Department of Homeland Security. The Technology also includes logistics support, preventative and corrective maintenance, training, installation and setup, teardown, data collection, and a secure data monitoring network with the ability to transmit data securely to remote locations.