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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ChoicePoint, Inc. Approved: May 15, 2009 \| Expires: June 30, 2014 ChoicePoint, Inc., provides CPScreen.com. The Technology is a web-based screening utility that provides background screening, personnel surety, credentialing, and public records services to Government, public and private businesses, including critical facility and key infrastructure owners and operators, and nonprofit organizations. The Technology also includes training materials, reference guides, and instructional programming pertaining to its use.
American Physical Security Group, LLC Approved: May 15, 2009 \| Expires: June 30, 2014 American Physical Security Group, LLC provides the APSG Hi-ThreatTM.. The Technology is a product line of specially crafted doors, windows, louvers, and security stations designed to resist physical forced entry and bullets. The Technology also includes APSG supervision of general contractor-provided installation services, and installation, operation, and maintenance manuals.
AdVnt Biotechnologies, LLC Approved: May 05, 2009 \| Expires: June 30, 2014 AdVnt Biotechnologies, LLC, provides Biowarfare Screening Assays. The Technology includes Biowarfare Agent Detection Devices (BADD™) and the Pro Strips Rapid Screening System™ kit, both of which are immunochromatography-based assays used to screen for the presence of biothreat agents. Each assay provides a one-time use capability and is designed to presumptively identify one or more biothreat agents, including Anthrax, Ricin toxin, Botulinum toxin, Plague (Yersinia pestis), and/or SEB (Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B).
UTi United States, Inc. Approved: April 27, 2009 \| Expires: May 31, 2014 UTi United States, Inc. provides a Certified Cargo Screening Facilities. The Technology includes services in support of TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Program.
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. Approved: April 23, 2009 \| Expires: May 31, 2014 Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. provides Certified Cargo Screening Facilities. The Technology includes services in support of TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Program.
Gregg Protection Services Inc. Approved: April 17, 2009 \| Expires: May 31, 2014 Gregg Protection Services Inc., provides the Gregg Protection Program Evaluation Process. The Technology is a combination of services as provided by Gregg’s Safeguards and Security Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and the Gregg Threat Assessment Program (G-TAP), its proprietary software. The G-TAP software technology is a computerized documentation aid for a SME vulnerability analyst to when evaluating the effectiveness of a protection system against a specified threat. The Technology also includes consultation and recommendations.
Falcon Global Distribution, Inc.: Certified Cargo Screening Facility Approved: April 16, 2009 \| Expires: May 31, 2014 Falcon Global Distribution, Inc. provides a Certified Cargo Screening Facility. The Technology includes services in support of TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Program.
BAE Systems Electronics and Integrated Solutions: First InterCommTM System Approved: April 06, 2009 \| Expires: March 31, 2012 BAE Systems Electronics and Integrated Solutions provides the First InterCommTM System. The Technology is designed to augment the capabilities of the communications equipment of first responders. It enables communications between disparate radios and other communications devices employed by Federal, State, and local public safety agencies. The Technology also includes: installation, integration, training, warranty services, the qualified personnel, software upgrades, and technical manuals.
Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc.: BIS-WDS® Approved: April 06, 2009 \| Expires: August 31, 2012 Brijot Imagin Systems, Inc. provides the BIS-WDS®. The Technology is a millimeter wave detector designed to image suspicious objects present on a subject person from a stand-off distance. It can be used alone or integrated with other security devices to create a more complete security solution. Maintenance, warranty services, selection and qualification of distributors, spare parts sales, and all relevant technical documentation are included in the Technology.
Michael Stapleton Associates: SmartTech System and Explosion Detection Services Approved: March 31, 2009 \| Expires: April 30, 2014 Michael Stapleton Associates’ SmartTech and Explosive Detection Services offers both the SmartTech Explosive Detection System (“SmartTech”), a remote system that allows for the transmission of X-ray images and video to remotely located bomb technicians for immediate analysis of conventional explosives and weapons, and Explosives Detection Canine/ Handler teams (“EDCs”), explosives detection services used to detect and counter conventional and peroxide-based explosives. The Technology also includes the recruitment, hiring, screening, and training of the employees providing these services.