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

Virtual Emergency Services, LLC

Approved: November 20, 2009 | Expires: December 31, 2014

Virtual Emergency Services, LLC, provides RESPONSEnetTM. The Technology is a Web-based system that enables first responders and client personnel to securely access pre-determined tactical response plans and coordinate on-site Incident Command System activities to respond to emergency incidents. The Technology also includes total project management, data and imagery collection, data rendering and database population services, and training.


Takasyu Co. Ltd.:Manhole Cover Security System

Approved: July 30, 2009 | Expires: August 31, 2012

Takasyu Co. Ltd. provides Manhole Cover Security System. The Technology is intended to prevent unauthorized access to underground critical infrastructure by securing manholes. The manhole cover is intended to be lifted using a hydraulic jack and opening tool. A single, authorized person can rapidly (in approximately five – nine minutes) lift the manhole cover.


E.J. Brooks Company

Approved: June 19, 2009 | Expires: July 31, 2014

E.J. Brooks Company provides High Security Bolt and Cable Seals. The Technology is an ISO 17712 (Freight containers - Mechanical seals) certified, single-use device that provides the function of both a seal and lock for cargo containers and truck trailers.. The Technology models that are covered within this definition are the Trans Rod Security Seal, Cable to Cable Seal 2000, CSI Bolt Seal, Global Lok, Intermodal II Bolt Seals, Intermodal IV Bolt Seals, 1/8” Multi-Lok Cable Seals, and the Rod-Lok II.


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.


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.


Brock Solutions, Inc. and Brock Solutions U.S., Inc.

Approved: March 25, 2009 | Expires: April 30, 2014

Brock Solutions, Inc. and Brock Solutions U.S., Inc. provide the Automated In-Line EDS Baggage Screening System. The Technology is a control and software package designed to be applied to airport baggage screening systems of varying complexity. The Technology also includes all related design, development, testing, and installation work, as well as, personnel and their qualifications, user training, and project methodology.


Thermo Eberline LLC: Advanced Spectroscopic Portal

Approved: March 16, 2009 | Expires: April 30, 2014

Thermo Eberline LLC, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and Thermo Securities Corporation, a Delaware corporation provides Advanced Spectroscopic Portal. The Advanced Spectroscopic Portal (ASP, the Technology) is a fixed, relocatable radiation detection device intended for use in scanning cargo for radiological and nuclear materials. The Technology is provided in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Department of Energy (DOE).


Kroll Security Group, Inc. (KSG), Kroll, Inc., and Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc: Threat Analysis/Security Enhancement Consulting and Engineering/Design Projects

Approved: February 17, 2009 | Expires: February 28, 2014

to Kroll Security Group, Inc. (KSG), Kroll, Inc., and Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. provides Threat Analysis/Security Enhancement Consulting and Engineering/Design Projects Technology. The Technology provides Threat Analysis/Security Enhancement Consulting and Engineering/Design Projects for utility/energy facilities, military/defense facilities, Federal Government facilities, chemical facilities, and research facilities/laboratories. The Technology also includes specifications and recommendations for the training, monitoring, cleaning, or testing of cameras, monitors, alarms, card readers, power systems, and other security items.


L-3 CyTerra: OptEXTM Explosive Trace Detection System and Services

Approved: January 06, 2009 | Expires: February 29, 2012

L-3 CyTerra provides the OptEXTM Explosive Trace Detection System and Services. The Techlogy is a desktop explosives detection system. It is designed through use of a desktop unit, a wand, and a sample wipe to detect explosive related substances on objects down to nanogram levels. Maintenance, customer service, attendant services, quality control services, training services, manuals, checklists, and all relevant documents are also included as part of the Technology.


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.