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In the News
     TSA Ads Teach Passengers To Accept Stringent Rules
     U.S. Borders Operating ID Scanning Machines
     New Federal Report Criticizes DHS's Decisions
     DHS Says Program Investment Process Lacks Oversight
Procurement Watch
 
Events
 
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In the News
TSA Ads Teach Passengers To Accept Stringent Rules
The Transportation Security Administration launched a $1.3 million advertising campaign designed to have air passengers accept stringent travel rules which have often served as sources of disagreement and annoyances at checkpoints.

The ad campaign was conceived after a passenger focus study made for TSA by business consulting company Blue Lime discovered passengers' unquestioning compliance with TSA rules has gone down. According to Blue Lime, missing their trip is a greater concern now among American travelers than the threat of an attack on their plane.

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U.S. Borders Operating ID Scanning Machines
Agents along the Canada and Mexico borders are using a controversial new machine that can "read" the personal information contained in some government-issued ID cards — such as passports and driver's licenses — as travelers approach a checkpoint.

The Homeland Security Department told USA Today that the new practice will tighten security and speed the flow of traffic. Privacy advocates say the technology could make Americans less secure because terrorists or other criminals may be able to steal the personal information off the ID cards remotely.

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New Federal Report Criticizes DHS's Decisions
The Homeland Security Department has done a poor job overseeing the purchase of billions of dollars of equipment and technology since the agency was created five years ago, according to a federal report.

Senior department officials have "not provided the oversight needed" to ensure that purchases "with important national security objectives" function properly and stay on budget, according to Congress' Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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DHS Says Program Investment Process Lacks Oversight
In fiscal year 2007, the Department of Homeland Security obligated about $12 billion for acquisitions to support homeland security missions. DHS's major investments include Coast Guard ships and aircraft; border surveillance and screening equipment; nuclear detection equipment; and systems to track finances and human resources.

In part to provide insight into the cost, schedule and performance of these acquisitions, DHS established an investment review process in 2003. However, concerns have been raised about how well the process has been implemented--particularly for large investments.

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Procurement Watch

  • American Defense Systems Inc., a provider of security products for Defense and Homeland Security, reported the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) has ordered an additional 22 complete Crew Protection Kits (CPK) for bulldozer vehicles currently deployed overseas.

  • GVI Security Solutions Inc., a provider of video security surveillance solutions, has won a contract to provide a comprehensive video surveillance system for the prison system of one of the largest Nations in Latin America.

  • Dynamics Research Corp. has received a $15 million contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for development of network architecture.

  • New Jersey will be getting more than $75 million in the latest round of Homeland Security grants to shield urban cetners, such as Newark and Jersey City.
Events

Dec. 8-9
Executive Protection
Le Pavillon Hotel; New Orleans, LA
Sponsor: ASIS International
Information: Call (703) 519-6200
www.asisonline.org

Dec. 8-9
Transportation Security
Crowne Plaza Union Square; San Francisco, CA
Sponsor: ASIS International
Information: Call (703) 519-6200
www.asisonline.org

Dec. 8-10
AAAE Aviation Security for Law Enforcement Officers Training
Organizer: American Association of Airport Executives
Information: E-mail Dorn Sanders at dorn.sanders@aaae.org
www.aaae.org

Dec. 10
Government Customer Service Conference & Expo
Ronald Reagan Building; Washington, D.C.

Organizer: Digital Government Institute

Information: E-mail info@digitalgovernment.com or call 703-752-6243

www.digitalgovernment.com

Dec. 10-12
Security Force Management
Le Pavillon Hotel; New Orleans, LA
Sponsor: ASIS International
Information: Call (703) 519-6200
www.asisonline.org
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