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

Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”)

Approved: September 21, 2015 | Expires: September 30, 2020

Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”) provides Avigilon High-Definition Video Surveillance System (the “Technology”). The Technology is a high-definition video surveillance system that includes video management software and high-definition video surveillance cameras. The Technology includes recording hardware and system accessories such as lenses, camera enclosures, and joystick/keyboard controllers.


Universal Protection Service, LP, and Universal Protection Service, LLC

Approved: September 21, 2015 | Expires: March 31, 2017

Universal Protection Service, LP, and Universal Protection Service, LLC provide Shopping Mall Security Services (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of physical security project management and trained security officers at retail commercial facilities. The Technology also includes training manuals, guides, and other materials.


Applied Engineering Management ("AEM") Corporation

Approved: September 21, 2015 | Expires: October 31, 2020

Applied Engineering Management (“AEM”) Corporation provides the Program to Assist Risk and Resilience Examination (“PARRE”) Water Safety Tool Software (the “Technology”). The Technology is a software tool to assist facility operators in completing an all-hazards risk and resilience analysis of water sector critical infrastructure. The Technology incorporates the American Water Works Association’s standard for Risk and Resilience Management of Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems (“ANSI/AWWA J100-10”). The Technology also includes an integrated user’s guide.


The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (“MLB”)

Approved: July 02, 2015 | Expires: July 31, 2017

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (“MLB”) provides the All-Star Game (“ASG”) Security Program (the “Technology”). The Technology is the process the Applicant uses to participate in and review security planning, engage with local law enforcement and stadium security officials, and assess security performance for the 86th ASG on July 14, 2015, and the associated Home Run Derby to be held on July 13, 2015, at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio.


Smiths Detection, Inc.

Approved: May 29, 2015 | Expires: June 30, 2020

Smiths Detection, Inc. provides the HI-SCAN 10080 Explosives Detection Systems (the “Technology”). The Technology is a product line of automated X-ray-based screening equipment that allows for the detection of potential threat objects or substances (e.g., explosives) in scanned items. Information is presented to the operator via a graphical user interface. The Technology also includes installation, maintenance, and training services as well as the technical documents and manuals related to these services and the operation of the Technology.


NextGen Security, LLC

Approved: May 21, 2015 | Expires: June 30, 2020

NextGen Security, LLC provides NextGen Perimeter Protection Services (the “Technology”). The Technology is an electronic security systems integrator of perimeter intrusion detection, control, and surveillance systems. It includes a range of services, including: security systems consultations, security compliance consultations, engineering, security systems design, project management and coordination, security systems installation and commissioning, general construction, security integration, security systems training, maintenance and service plans for the development of perimeter intrusion detection systems.


John S. Connor, Inc.

Approved: April 28, 2015 | Expires: May 31, 2020

John S. Connor, Inc. provides Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (the "Technology"). The Technology is designed to aid in meeting the congressional mandate that 100 percent of cargo placed on passenger airplanes be screened. The Technology includes, and provides, screeners and programmatic personnel for the screening of cargo in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”)’s Certified Cargo Screening Program at TSA-approved Certified Cargo Screening Facilities.


Covenant Aviation Security, LLC (“CAS”)

Approved: April 09, 2015 | Expires: April 30, 2020

Covenant Aviation Security, LLC (“CAS”) provides its Security Services, Guard Services, and Physical Security Services for Aviation Facilities (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of the provision of unarmed security officers who perform access control services, screening of persons, vehicle screening, foot and vehicle patrols, and alarm monitoring at airports. The Technology is subject to applicable State and local laws for the provision of security services and, depending upon the regulatory status of the client to whom the services are provided, to U.S. Government regulations for security operations at airports, including applicable sections of 49 CFR, Chapter 12, Subchapter C for Civil Aviation Security.


The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Approved: April 08, 2015 | Expires: April 30, 2020

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey implements the Newark Liberty International Airport Security Program through a variety of procedures involving physical and electronic security measures, tools and procedures. These efforts include development and enforcement of the airport’s security plan, training of police and other security personnel, conducting background checks of airport workers and overseeing security systems.


Building Intelligence, Inc.

Approved: March 30, 2015 | Expires: April 30, 2020

Building Intelligence, Inc. provides SV3 (the “Technology”). The Technology is a software-based database used by building managers, occupants, and security personnel to support security identification of vendors, vehicles, and visitors, processing admission and maintaining a record of activity, identities, and objects at a given facility.