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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SAFRAN USA, Inc. and GE Homeland Protection, Inc. Approved: July 30, 2009 \| Expires: September 30, 2010 SAFRAN USA, Inc. and GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE Invision, Inc.) provide the Itemiser2, Itemiser3, Itemiser FX, and Itemiser DX, which are portable, lightweight, desktop trace detectors that enable the detection of microscopic particles of a broad range of explosives that remain on clothing, luggage, ID cards, or any other targeted surface in which explosives might be handled. The Technology also includes training and maintenance services.
The Boeing Company Approved: July 14, 2009 \| Expires: August 31, 2014 The Boeing Company provides Security System Equipment Installation and Integration Services. The Technology is a system comprised of services to design, install, integrate, and test security screening equipment used to screen small parcels, baggage, non-containerized cargo, and persons in transportation nodes (such as airports and non-containerized cargo screening facilities) using customer defined specifications (in accordance with TSA SESI services procurement, Solicitation Number HSTS04-08-R-CT1157). The Technology also includes elements of program management, procurement of products and services, design, installation, test and evaluation, and operations support including training, maintenance, and documentation.
Smiths Detection, Inc. Approved: July 08, 2009 \| Expires: August 31, 2014 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides FirstView. The Technology is web-based sensor management software system that offers real-time access to controllable cameras, sensors, and maps using various types of personal computers. The Technology also includes engineering of networks, installation of the system, custom software development, training, and maintenance.
Becatech Inc. Approved: June 29, 2009 \| Expires: July 31, 2014 Becatech Inc. and its parent, Becatech Ltd. (collectively, "Becatech") offer the Watercress System (the "Technology"). The Technology is a protective security surveillance system and service that provides covert monitoring and intruder and attack detection to protect water infrastructure. The Technology is installed to protect water infrastructure, such as water tanks, underground storage reservoirs, and pipelines. The Technology includes customization of each system to meet customer requirements, installation of hardware components, periodic updating of software, commissioning and testing of the system, periodic maintenance checks, and ongoing monitoring of the system (for some clients).
Elmridge Protection Products Approved: June 29, 2009 \| Expires: July 31, 2014 Elmridge Protection Products provides the iEvac® Fire Escape Hood (the “Technology”), a personal safety device used to protect the wearer against the potential inhalation of toxic gases or harmful particulates, as might be present in a chemical or biological terrorist attack or under conditions of intense burning. The Technology comes with a copy of the iEvac® Fire Escape Hood User Manual.
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.
ChoicePoint, Inc. Approved: May 15, 2009 \| Expires: June 30, 2014 ChoicePoint, Inc., provides CPScreen.com. The Technology is a web-based screening utility that provides background screening, personnel surety, credentialing, and public records services to Government, public and private businesses, including critical facility and key infrastructure owners and operators, and nonprofit organizations. The Technology also includes training materials, reference guides, and instructional programming pertaining to its use.
American Physical Security Group, LLC Approved: May 15, 2009 \| Expires: June 30, 2014 American Physical Security Group, LLC provides the APSG Hi-ThreatTM.. The Technology is a product line of specially crafted doors, windows, louvers, and security stations designed to resist physical forced entry and bullets. The Technology also includes APSG supervision of general contractor-provided installation services, and installation, operation, and maintenance manuals.
AdVnt Biotechnologies, LLC Approved: May 05, 2009 \| Expires: June 30, 2014 AdVnt Biotechnologies, LLC, provides Biowarfare Screening Assays. The Technology includes Biowarfare Agent Detection Devices (BADD™) and the Pro Strips Rapid Screening System™ kit, both of which are immunochromatography-based assays used to screen for the presence of biothreat agents. Each assay provides a one-time use capability and is designed to presumptively identify one or more biothreat agents, including Anthrax, Ricin toxin, Botulinum toxin, Plague (Yersinia pestis), and/or SEB (Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B).
UTi United States, Inc. Approved: April 27, 2009 \| Expires: May 31, 2014 UTi United States, Inc. provides a Certified Cargo Screening Facilities. The Technology includes services in support of TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Program.