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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JPS Communications: Audio Control Unit (ACU) product line Approved: December 18, 2008 \| Expires: January 31, 2014 JPS Communications, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, provides the Audio Control Unit (ACU) product line, which consists of the ACU-1000, the ACU-2000 IP, the ACU-M, the ACU-T, and the TRP-1000 (the “Technology”). The Technology allows existing, disparate communications systems to cross-connect with each other. The Technology also includes customer training services, warranty services, and all technical manuals.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Approved: December 18, 2008 \| Expires: January 31, 2014 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. - Conformity Assessment, Testing, Training, and Standards Development Services. The Technology is a set of services designed to help ensure public safety related to products, materials, or systems with the objective of preventing, detecting, identifying or deterring Acts of Terrorism or limiting the harm that such acts might cause. Qualifications of personnel, hiring, screening, training, and the procedures used in the provision of the Technology are all included as part of the Technology.
L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc.: Voice and Data Network Services Approved: December 17, 2008 \| Expires: January 31, 2014 L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc., provides offers Voice and Data Network Services. The Technology is designed to provide consulting and engineering services for communications systems, such as: 9-1-1 systems, Radio communications systems, Public warning systems, Microwave systems, Data networks, and for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems. The Technology also includes assessment of existing systems, concept planning and design of new or replacement systems, Implementation and integration of systems, and testing of installed systems.
ABM Security Services, Inc Approved: December 17, 2008 \| Expires: January 31, 2014 ABM Security Services, Inc. - Security Guard Services. The Technology consists of a variety of services including facility security and access control, unarmed and armed security patrol, security against terror and bio-terror threats, and community first response capabilities. The security officers as well as management, supervision, training, and equipment are all included in the Technology.
Analogic Corporation: Carry-On Baggage Real-Time Assessment (COBRA) Approved: December 03, 2008 \| Expires: January 31, 2014 Analogic Corporation provides the Carry-On Baggage Real-Time Assessment (COBRA), an automated explosives and weapons detection system for the screening of carry-on items at screening checkpoints. The Technology uses volumetric Computer Tomography (CT)-based Xrays and detection algorithms to scan evaluate objects and detects a variety of threats, and displays high-resolution, 3-D bag images for on-screen resolution.
Elemental Innovation, Inc.: HALO Maritime Security Barrier System Approved: December 03, 2008 \| Expires: January 31, 2012 Elemental Innovation, Inc., d/b/a HALO Maritime Defense Systems provides the HALO Barrier System. The Technology is a waterborne barrier system that prevents access to maritime assets by small surface vessels. The Technology also includes inspections of component parts after delivery by the manufacturer(s) and before it completes assembly, as well as after assembly.
Heyltex Corporation Approved: November 17, 2008 \| Expires: November 30, 2013 Heyltex Corporation is a distributor of Radiogardase®, an encapsulated insoluble powder for the treatment of known or suspected radioactive contamination of people over the age of two. The Technology is designed to decrease the radiation exposure from radioactive cesium, radioactive thallium, or non-radioactive cesium contaminations. It does this by increasing the rate of elimination of the indicated isotopes.
Ahura Scientific, Inc.: FirstDefenderTM Approved: November 05, 2008 \| Expires: December 31, 2013 Ahura Scientific, Inc. provides the FirstDefenderTM. The Technology is a hand-held system designed to identify solid and liquid chemical materials and mixtures, including chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and explosives. The Technology also includes training, training materials, the operators’ manual, software updates, the software update procedure, and other essential accessories for the Technology’s operation.
Security Forces, Inc.: Security Forces, Inc. (SFI) and SFI – Whelan Security, LLC. Physical Security Services Approved: October 16, 2008 \| Expires: November 30, 2013 Security Forces, Inc. provides the Security Forces, Inc. (SFI) and SFI – Whelan Security, LLC. Physical Security Services. The Technology is a set of services meant to deter, prevent, detect, alert, and respond to a variety of security threats. The Technology is provided to a variety of sectors including: commercial real estate, public utilities, and financial institutions. It consists of the following: Project Management, a wide array of Security Services, and Consulting Services. The Technology also includes the processes to recruit, train, and retain qualified candidates to implement the Technology.
Phoenix International, Ltd.: MagnumSpike! Tire Deflation System Approved: September 29, 2008 \| Expires: July 31, 2013 Phoenix International, Ltd. provides the MagnumSpike! Tire Deflation System. The Technology is a portable tire deflation system composed of a lattice of metal alloy spikes. It is designed to stop a threatening moving vehicle by puncturing the tires making control more difficult. It comes in five lengths and can be manually deployed to span the width of a roadway. The Technology also includes user training, manufacturing processes and procedures, spare parts, quality assurance/control methods, safety guidelines, and all technical documentation.