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Visualant acquires TransTech Systems

Acquisition to help bring company's SPM technology to the marketplace

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Why we need global aviation security standards

Advanced underwear bomb plot exposes weaknesses in global aviation security...

Blog • May 11th, 2012
Feds: Indianapolis Cargo Not Screened For Explosives

OHL Solutions ActivAir systematically violated cargo screening mandates...

News • February 15th, 2012

CIA thwarts new underwear bomb plot

Plot reportedly involved newly designed bomb

Video • May 8th, 2012
TSA tests document verification technology

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News • April 23rd, 2012
BVS' PocketHound Cellphone Detector

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Body scanning gaps cause for concern

By Marnie Hunter, CNN
Source: CNN.com

Controversial technology not widely used outside the US
U.S. official: Steps being taken to combat body-bomb threat

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Aviation security being increased for Osama bin Laden death anniversary

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UK certifies Morpho Detection’s Itemiser DX solution for air cargo screening

Source: Morpho Detection Inc.

Threat detection system currently deployed at air cargo facilities and...
AS&E receives follow-on order for Z Backscatter Vans from international law enforcement agencies

Source: American Science & Engineering

Eight of company's detection systems to be used to scan vehicles at...

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Why we need global aviation security standards

by Geoff Kohl

Advanced underwear bomb plot exposes weaknesses in global aviation security...
Ex-TSA chief: Stop enhanced pat-downs, scale back prohibited items list

by Joel Griffin

Former TSA Administrator Kip Hawley discusses steps for transforming agency...

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BVS' PocketHound Cellphone Detector

from Berkeley Varitronics Systems

Solution ideal for catching unauthorized cellphone use in the classroom
Hand-Held Metal Detector from Garrett Metal Detectors

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Super Scanner V hand-held security metal detector

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