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Peter Vincent named BORDERPOL Director Counsellor for International Policy

Peter will be invaluable in improving the company's legal and regional representation in the Americas The Executive Committee of BORDERPOL is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Vincent as the BORDERPOL Director Counsellor for International Policy. Thomas Tass, Director General of BORDERPOL said “We are delighted to have Peter on board as he brings a wealth of experience to the organisation and will be invaluable in improving our legal and regional represen...

SMi’s 9th annual Border Security conference to take place in Rome, Italy, with speakers from Italian Navy

The event will focus on aspects of border security, such as smuggling of drugs and illegal goods at border as well as counter terrorism SMi’s flagship event, 9th annual Border Security, will take place in Rome, Italy, on the 17th and 18th of February 2016. Registration is now live. Early bird places are strictly limited. SMi Group are proud to announce the return of the highly successful Border Security conference, now in its 9th year. The value of this event is recogni...

Iscon Imaging FocusScan and SecureScan IR Solutions for border security, military, government and transportation applications at ASIS 2015

ISCON screening solutions are part of a layered security approach to minimise risk, proactively address theft and loss, and enhance safety ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, has expanded its focus into new markets as demand for the company’s technologies grows in the border security, military, government, transportation and event environments. ISCON will highlight its expanded applications and the functionalities of it...

BORDERPOL announces Preliminary Programme for 4th World BORDERPOL Congress in Netherlands

The event will feature key international speakers from agencies around the world BORDERPOL have announced the Preliminary Congress Programme for the 4th World BORDERPOL Congress, 8th-10th December, The Hague, Netherlands, which again sees the highest quality conference programme. Interactive sessions and workshops Once again the event will feature key international speakers from agencies around the world and include workshops for border protection and management agencies of...

ISCON Imaging’s FocusScan and SecureScan security screening videos released

ISCON SecureScan and FocusScan are built on a patented thermo-conductive IR platform ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, released two new videos highlighting the unique benefits and ease of use of the company’s FocusScan™ and SecureScan™ solutions through the ISCON website and YouTube. FocusScan and SecureScan body scanners SecureScan conducts whole-body security scans that allow users to image an individu...

FLIR appoints Amit Singhi as Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer

Replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR's global finance organisation FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that Amit Singhi has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, who will remain Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Reporting to CEO Andy Teich, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR's global finance organisation, with responsibility over financial manag...

Vemotion highlights importance of sensitive security systems

Stewart says Vemotion can play a major role in assisting UK and other border forces Thirsk based global wireless video transmission specialists Vemotion believes the recent scenes in Calais highlight just how crucial intuitive security systems are in our modern world. Hundreds of migrants attempted to board lorries stuck in queues due to French ferry worker strikes, leading to tense contact between the migrants and police. Worryingly, members of the public were also at d...

360 Vision's Predator Radar HD PTZ camera

CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, has launched a revolutionary Radar version of their high-performance Predator High Definition ruggedised PTZ camera. An integrated radar controlled, auto tracking and following camera with the power to automatically detect and continually track targets, Predator Radar provides the ultimate in surveillance camera performance. Designed for short to medium range applications Designed for short to medium range applications where the de...

Border Security Expo moves to San Antonio, Texas

The exhibit hall will feature more than 150 companies showcasing a wide array of border security products On April 13-14, 2016, the 10th Annual Border Security Expo will open at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas.  Border Security Expo draws attendees from around the world and has become the most highly anticipated conference and exhibition on border security. As in years past, the exhibit hall will feature more than 150 companies showcasing a wi...

FLIR showcases PT-602CZ pan/tilt thermal camera at IFSEC 2015

PT-602CZ multi-sensor security camera delivers thermal imaging from long-life cooled, midwave thermal detector FLIR Systems, Inc. is showcasing a new affordable pan/tilt thermal security camera at this year’s IFSEC exhibition in London from June 16th through June 18th. The FLIR PT-602CZ pan/tilt, multi-sensor security camera delivers thermal imaging from a long-life cooled, midwave thermal detector that delivers a lower cost of ownership and provides excellent long-range...

AXIS Q86 PT head network camera series

Axis Communications recently announced AXIS Q86 PT head network camera series, a high-performance product line that includes both visual and thermal cameras. The extremely fast pan-tilt capabilities, combined with low-light visual and thermal features, make the cameras ideal for perimeter protection, border control and transportation monitoring. The cameras’ expanded range of vision and high precision images deliver new levels of efficiency and cost-effectiveness for monitoring large areas...

HID contactless datapages prove beneficial for award-winning Irish e-passport programme

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues to strengthen its position as the leading independent supplier of complete secure contactless polycarbonate datapages. The company’s solution is the most robust in the industry, supports the highest levels of customisation to meet unique needs, and has been recognised for its valuable benefits in the award-winning Irish e-passport programme. As industry consolidation in the polycarbonate datapage segment steadily r...

Wagtail UK to exhibit at Border Security Conference 2015 in Rome

Wagtail’s customers include the UK Border Force for whom they provide live body detection teams Wagtail UK, supplier of Specialist Detection Dogs, will be exhibiting at Border Security Conference in Rome from the 18th and 19th February 2015 Wagtail is one of Europe’s leading specialist dog companies providing dogs and handlers for a wide variety of uses including detection of explosives, firearms, drugs, cash, tobacco, live bodies and human remains (cadaver). Thei...

Eagle Eye Expositions receives the 2014 Border Patrol Foundation National Border Security Education and Training Award

Eagle Eye provided a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting border security in USA The Border Patrol Foundation announces presentation of the 2014 Border Patrol Foundation National Border Security Education and Training Award to Eagle Eye Expositions, LLC, for their efforts in providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting border security in the United States of America.  “Eagle Eye has been diligent in communicating the te...

Border Security’s top 10 experts make up the 2015 Border Security Expo Advisory Board

The 9th Annual Border Security Expo brings together senior officials and veteran leadership to showcase new technologies Ten top experts in border security make up the 2015 Border Security Expo Advisory Board chaired by Jayson P. Ahern, Principal, The Chertoff Group and former Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, it was announced recently. The 9th Annual Border Security Expo, April 21-22, 2015, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, brings together senior...

Counter Terror Expo 2014 to provide international perspective on border security and access control

The exhibition will host a number of leading international companies showcasing the very latest technologies For governments, security services, law enforcement agencies and CNI operators, the need to police borders, protect perimeters and control site entry is becoming an ever increasing challenge. To help meet that challenge, Counter Terror Expo 2014 will be taking an international perspective – both within its free-to-attend exhibition and through one of its semi...

Border Security Expo 2014 witnesses growing number of registered keynote speakers and panelists

The Board includes a diverse & distinguished group of leading experts The lineup of confirmed Keynote Speakers and panelists continues to grow for the upcoming 8th Annual Border Security Expo, scheduled for March 18-19, 2014 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.  Confirmed keynote speakers include Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, who was sworn in December 23, 2013; Thomas S. Winkowski, Acting Commission...

NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics 2014 to demonstrate maritime surveillance challenges and solutions

NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will welcome high-level government and military representatives The inaugural edition of NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will take place in the European Union's latest member: The Republic of Croatia. In collaboration with our event partner, CARINA (the Croatian Customs Authority), this two-day event will include a conference as well as an exhibition and a maritime security demonstration in the port of Split. NCT Mar...

SMi’s Border Security 2014 to highlight key emerging efforts of international border control agencies

SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference will feature current concerns on Eastern Europe and around the world Leading Homeland Security Specialists will meet in Sofia in February 2014, to discuss the current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. Returning to Bulgaria, SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference, taking place on the 26th-27th of February 2014, will feature discussion on current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. Border control is in...

Border Security Expo to be inaugurated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner

David V. Aguilar will deliver the keynote address at the expo and outline the CBP’s directives U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner, David V. Aguilar, will open the 7th Annual Border Security Expo on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. Aguilar was appointed deputy commissioner of U. S. Customs and Border Protection April 11, 2010. Since Dec. 30, 2011 Deputy Commissioner Aguilar has been CBP’s highest-ranki...

DRS pursues US CBP IFT program to provide border security technology along the southwest border of the United States

DRS develops and integrates technology to inspect people crossing borders using fixed and mobile cameras DRS Technologies has announced its intention to pursue the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Integrated Fixed Towers (IFT) program to provide border security technology along the southwest border of the United States. DRS is a world leader in sensor, network computing, and Command, Control and Communications technology, the central elements of detection, tracki...

SightLogix to exhibit Video Security Trailer at Border Security Expo 2011

 Video Surveillance Trailer from SightLogix provides perimeter security for temporary or long term surveillance Border security is operationally effective with long-range platforms that can accurately distinguish pedestrian motion from background activity. At the Border Security Expo, SightLogix will highlight the Video Security Trailer (VST), a self-contained rapidly deployable border surveillance system for temporary or long-term perimeter security that is especially applicable...

EADS equips Romanian officials with TETRA radio communicators to improve border security

A car's licence plate number can be checked directly on location in the database stored in the portable readerRomanian Ministry of Interior and Administration representatives shown state-of-the-art communication capabilitiesStrong cooperation between the Romanian authorities and EADS Defence & Security on border security opens the doorCapabilities of the EADS TETRA network were shown by EADS Defence & Security (DS) during a TETRA Demonstration, in the context of the Romanian border prote...