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

Smiths Detection, Inc.

Approved: December 23, 2009 | Expires: January 31, 2015

Smiths Detection, Inc., provides HI-SCAN 10080 Explosives Detection Systems. The Technology is a product line of X-ray-based scanners used primarily for screening baggage and cargo to be transported on passenger aircraft. The Technology provides high resolution images to the operator, who is then responsible for interpreting the image and determining whether a threat item exists. The Technology includes the HI-SCAN 10080 Explosives Detection Systems models EDX, EDtS, and EDtS++. Included in the Technology are installation, maintenance, and training services and the related technical documents and manuals.


Top Eye View, Inc.

Approved: December 17, 2009 | Expires: August 31, 2014

Top Eye View, Inc. provides the BLN-III “Eye in the Sky”. The Technology is an unmanned tethered blimp designed to operate at low altitudes and provide aerial surveillance. It is equipped with cameras possessing pan, zoom, and tilt capabilities as well as the ability to transmit images and video feed to specified operation centers.


Xpect Software, LLC

Approved: December 11, 2009 | Expires: January 31, 2015

Xpect Software, LLC provides DFuze®. The Technology is a framework by which anti-terrorism operatives collect, catalogue, link images, and share information relating to explosive incidents. The Technology also includes all technical manuals, warranty and maintenance services, and training services, as well as the qualifications of the personnel used for these services.


Universal Protection Service

Approved: December 09, 2009 | Expires: December 31, 2015

Protection Service provides Security and Guard Services. The Technology is physical security services for commercial buildings designed to deter, prevent, detect, alert, and respond to a variety of security threats. The Technology also includes unarmed security officers, fire/life safety, security assessments, security training, and emergency preparedness services and the recruitment, vetting, hiring, and training of its Personnel which perform these services.


Mission Support Alliance, LLC

Approved: December 08, 2009 | Expires: December 31, 2015

Mission Support Alliance, LLC, provides Mission Security & Support Services. The Technology provides an integrated suite of safety and security products and services to the Department of Energy. The Technology also includes integration of products and services, written policies, procedures, training materials, manuals, and support materials.


B O S Security, Inc

Approved: December 08, 2009 | Expires: January 31, 2015

B O S Security, Inc provides Airline Passenger & Baggage Screening Services. The Technology provides trained and skilled personnel to operate screening equipment, conduct pre-board passenger screening, carry-on and checked luggage screening. The Technology also includes program management, personnel selection and training, and routine maintenance on screening equipment.


Virtual Emergency Services, LLC

Approved: November 20, 2009 | Expires: December 31, 2014

Virtual Emergency Services, LLC, provides RESPONSEnetTM. The Technology is a Web-based system that enables first responders and client personnel to securely access pre-determined tactical response plans and coordinate on-site Incident Command System activities to respond to emergency incidents. The Technology also includes total project management, data and imagery collection, data rendering and database population services, and training.


National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA Codes and Standards

Approved: November 10, 2009 | Expires: November 30, 2014

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides the NFPA Codes and Standards. The Technology consists of those NFPA developed standards and codes which have an association with preventing, detecting, identifying, or deterring Acts of Terrorism or limiting the damage such attacks might cause as adopted by the Department of Homeland Security. The NFPA is accredited as a Standards Development Organization (SDO) by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).


Smiths Detection, Inc.

Approved: November 04, 2009 | Expires: November 30, 2012

Smiths Detection, Inc., provides the Bio-Seeq® PLUS PCR Bio-Identifier. The Technology is a portable biological agent identification instrument used to screen suspicious powders for bacterial and viral biological warfare agents. The Technology uses LATE-PCR (Linear After The Exponential-Polymerase Chain Reaction) to replicate a specific genomic region from a target bacterial or viral agent and attaches a fluorophore to the newly replicated genetic material to allow for detection. The Technology can perform up to six distinct assays simultaneously. Included in the Technology are single-use assay cartridges for performing assays as well as operator training, training materials, maintenance services, technical documents and manuals, and a warranty.


Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.

Approved: November 04, 2009 | Expires: November 30, 2014

Flight Services, 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.