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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Lockheed Martin Corporation Approved: August 13, 2012 \| Expires: September 30, 2015 Lockheed Martin Transportation and Security Solutions provides the Next Generation Identification ("NGI") System and Services (the "Technology"). The Technology provides the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division ("CJIS") a framework for fusion of multimodal biometrics and enhancements in various identification and investigative technology. NGI delivers automated fingerprint and latent search capabilities, electronic image storage, and electronic exchange of fingerprints to law enforcement agencies and other authorized criminal justice partners.
MLB Approved: June 28, 2012 \| Expires: July 31, 2014 The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (“MLB”) provides its 83rd MLB All-Star Game Security Review and Oversight Activities, for the 83rd MLB All-Star Game to be held on July 10, 2012, and the associated Home Run Derby to be held on July 9, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (collectively, the “2012 All-Star Events”). UPDATE: This Developmental Testing and Evaluation Designation was amended on June 27, 2013, to include the 84th MLB All-Star Game Security Review and Oversight Activities, for the 84th MLB All-Star Game to be held on July 16, 2013, and the associated Home Run Derby to be held on July 15, 2013, at Citi Field in New York, New York (collectively, the “2013 All-Star Events").
Hospital Shared Services dba HSS Approved: June 20, 2012 \| Expires: July 31, 2017 HSS Inc. provides Security Services. The Technology is a suite of security services designed to secure perimeters and prevent the introduction of unauthorized persons, weapons, illicit materials, and dangerous objects into restricted areas. The Technology also includes security management consulting, program management, and security guard operations.
L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. Approved: March 23, 2012 \| Expires: March 31, 2016 L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. and L-3 Communications Corporation provide the ProVision™ SC-100 (also known as the Scout 100) and ProVision™ 360 (also known as the SafeScout™ 360). The Technology is line of security portals that use millimeter-wave scanning technology to produce three-dimensional images of subjects to detect threat objects. The Technology also includes training, installation, maintenance services, manuals, and technical documents. Certification applies only to the ProVision™ SC-100.
Astrophysics Inc Approved: March 23, 2012 \| Expires: April 30, 2017 Astrophysics Inc. provides Conventional X-Ray Inspection Systems. The Technology is a product line of X-ray-based inspection equipment used to non-invasively screen baggage, parcels, mail, personal items, and cargo for the potential presence of threat objects or substances. The Technology uses X-ray generators and radiation detectors, together with image processing software, to provide the operator with detailed images of the item being inspected. Interpretation of the image is, however, the responsibility of the operator. The Technology also includes installation, maintenance, and operator training, as well as related manuals and training materials.
Valor Security Services Approved: February 14, 2012 \| Expires: March 31, 2017 Mydatt Services Inc., d.b.a. Valor Security Services, provides Valor Security Services. The Technology is physical security project management and provides trained security officers at retail commercial facilities. The Technology also includes training manuals, guides, and other materials.
AWWA Approved: February 14, 2012 \| Expires: January 31, 2017 The American Water Works Association (AWWA) provides American Water Works Association/American National Standards. The Technology consists of Standards which have been developed by the AWWA, an accredited Standards Development Organization and which have been approved as standards by the American National Standards Institute. The Standards, which are to be used in the protection of public water utilities, set forth minimum requirements for variable security operations, including those for training requirements for security professionals, physical asset security, and for organizational resiliency and continuity management. This Technology includes the following named American National Standards: ANSI/AWWA G430-09: Security Practices for Operation and Management, and ANSI/ASME-ITI/AWWA JI00-10: Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection (RAMCAP®) Standard for Risk and Resilience Management of Water and Wastewater Systems.
SAFRAN USA, Inc.; GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE Invision, Inc.); Morpho Detection, Inc. and Approved: February 10, 2012 \| Expires: January 31, 2017 SAFRAN USA, Inc., Morpho Detection, Inc., and Morpho Detection International, Inc. provide the EntryScan®4. The Technology, the EntryScan®4, is a non-intrusive, walk-through Explosives Trace Portal (ETP) used to detect explosives concealed on the human body or explosives residue remaining on the body after handling explosives. The Technology emits gentle puffs of air from jets to dislodge particles and following collection and concentration of samples, uses Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometry (ITMS®) to detect explosives, if present. The Technology also includes installation, testing, operator and administrator training, and maintenance services.
Microsemi Corporation Approved: December 29, 2011 \| Expires: August 31, 2012 Microsemi Corporation - RF Integrated Solutions 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.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Approved: December 29, 2011 \| Expires: January 31, 2017 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey provides Articulated Precast Concrete Protective Mat System. The Technology is a system of protective mats placed on the riverbed above the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) sub-aqueous rail tunnels. The purpose of the Technology is to protect the PATH tunnel system. The Technology also includes the selection of subcontractors responsible for the manufacturing and implementation of the Technology.