http://www.defensedaily.com Defense Daily en-us 2008 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:36:33 EDT As part of the Department of Homeland Security's response to Hurricane Gustav, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last week flew one of its Predator B Unmanned Aircraft Systems around the New Orleans area over a three-day period to provide live video of... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/3909.html Tue, 9 Sep 2008 0:00:00 EDT The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday announced $844 million in new grant awards under its Infrastructure Protection Activities (IPA) grant program, which aims to improve security at ports, transit, trucking and intercity bus systems. "As... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2718.html Mon, 19 May 2008 0:00:00 EDT By Calvin Biesecker Following on the heels of its recent surprise win in the Air Force tanker competition and expectations that it would begin moving to further expand its footprint in the United States by acquiring defense companies here, European Aeronautic... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2441.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 0:00:00 EDT A year after awarding a potential multi-billion dollar contract to General Dynamics [GD] to develop and build a wireless communications network that links federal security officials and state and local first responders, the Department of Justice (DoJ) is... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2348.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 0:00:00 EDT Honeywell [HON] on Friday said it has agreed to acquire Norcross Safety Products, LLC, a provider personal protective equipment for the fire service, utility and general industrial markets, for $1.2 billion. Norcross, which is majority... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2267.html Mon, 7 Apr 2008 0:00:00 EDT Two TEEX pros provide guidance for developing training programs and choosing a certification or noncertification approach. In-plant emergencies are stressful for everyone involved, including those in the ... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2244.html Fri, 1 Feb 2008 0:00:00 EST Preparedness is the foundation on which all else is built, and it must be given proper attention to ensure effective organizational readiness. In the previous issue I discussed the value and importance of prevention... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2247.html Fri, 1 Feb 2008 0:00:00 EST WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL ISSUE OF INDUSTRIAL PREVENTION & Response . This one-of-a-kind publication has been developed to serve the critical needs of the industrial fire, safety, and security industry... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2235.html Sat, 1 Sep 2007 0:00:00 EDT When a fire broke out iin a large warehouse on the east side of the City of Houston, the Houston Fire Department responded, but the fire kept expanding due to the numerous hazardous chemicals, plastics, and... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2236.html Sat, 1 Sep 2007 0:00:00 EDT A seasoned pro provides timeless tips to help you determine how best to balance prevention and response efforts and resources. If you are reading this web site, odds are you're involved in some level of... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2239.html Sat, 1 Sep 2007 0:00:00 EDT Do you know who would take a malicious interest in your facility — and can you protect it from them? Questions about facility security are complicated and cannot be addressed without considering numerous... http://www.defensedaily.com/ifss/response/2240.html Sat, 1 Sep 2007 0:00:00 EDT