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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Leidos, Inc. Approved: September 29, 2015 \| Expires: October 31, 2020 Leidos, Inc. provides the Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (“VACIS®” or the “Technology”). The Technology is a non-intrusive inspection tool used to create 2-dimensional radioscopic images of large vehicles, cargo containers, palletized cargo, and other bulk cargo. Operating as a density imager against the threat posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction, smuggling of stowaways, and conventional weapons, VACIS® detects threats through the projection of shapes, objects, or densities that are inconsistent with customs declarations and shipping documents.
Mutualink, Inc. Approved: September 29, 2015 \| Expires: October 31, 2020 Mutualink, Inc. provides Mutualink (the "Technology"). The Technology is an interoperability multimedia communications sharing product that securely connects disparate communication and media sources together for real-time collaboration. The Technology includes training, user manuals, creation, evaluation, exercise and use of concept of operations and standard operating procedures in concert with customers, roll call and table top exercises, live incident user and operational assistance as requested and other customer support services.
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.
Harris Corporation and Exelis Inc. Approved: September 21, 2015 \| Expires: September 30, 2020 Harris Corporation and Exelis Inc. provide Operations and Maintenance (“O&M”) of the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (“TARS”) program (the “Technology”). The Technology is a set of services including program management, operations, maintenance, mission support, and life-cycle management support, and personnel training. The Technology includes the day-to-day operation at contract specific sites as well as a TARS Control Center that is active 24 hours per day/seven days per week, a Program Management Office, and a repair depot and warehouse facility known as the TARS Support Center.
Ilitch Holdings, Inc. Approved: September 21, 2015 \| Expires: October 31, 2020 Ilitch Holdings, Inc., Olympia Entertainment, Inc., and the Detroit Tigers, Inc. provide the Security Program for Comerica Park (the “Technology”). The Technology is a comprehensive integrated security system which is comprised of physical and electronic security measures, tools, and procedures designed to detect, deter, prevent, respond to, and mitigate Acts of Terrorism at Comerica Park during Game Day, Non-Game Day (In-Season), Non-Season, and Special Events. The Technology includes the selection and maintenance of electronic security measures and the hiring, vetting, training, and management oversight of its employees and contractors.
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.
AECOM Approved: September 21, 2015 \| Expires: November 30, 2015 AECOM, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., AECOM USA, Inc., AECOM Services, Inc., URS Group, Inc., URS Corporation, URS Corporation – New York, URS Corporation – North Carolina, URS Corporation – Ohio, and URS Corporation Southern provide Threat and Vulnerability Assessment Services (the “Technology”). The Technology is threat and vulnerability assessment services including analyses of threats; modeling and analysis of threats to structures; prioritization of threats as a function of probability and magnitude of impact; defining mitigation strategies; developing security plans and guidelines, and security system designs; and other support services for security operations. The Technology also includes the preparation and delivery of manuals, technical documentation, and training materials.
Diebold, Incorporated Approved: September 03, 2015 \| Expires: September 30, 2020 Diebold, Incorporated provides Electronic Security Service (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of design, engineering, installation, service, monitoring and maintenance services for electronic security systems. The Technology also includes manuals, training and support services.
Akal Security, Inc. Approved: August 25, 2015 \| Expires: September 30, 2020 Akal Security, Inc. provides Private Screening Services as part of the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) Screening Partnership Program (“SPP” or the “Technology”). The Technology consists of trained and certified personnel who conduct passenger, airport employee, and baggage screening in accordance with TSA guidelines and standard operating procedures. The Technology also includes operation, training, and maintenance as related to airport screening equipment. Certification of the Technology is specific to deployment at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI).