GSN 2014 Digital Yearbook

GSN’s 2014 Digital YearbookOf

Airport/Seaport/Border Security Awards Recipients

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About this GSN Awards Program

The GSN Airport/Seaport/Border Security Awards Program was organized to honor the distinguished vendors of IT and physical security products, solutions and services used in airport, seaport and border security, as well as the dedicated executives and officials working in airport, seaport and border security authorities and government agencies at federal, state, county and municipal levels, whose combined efforts protect the country, its people and its economy every day of the year.

As a result of this highly successful public-private partnership between industry and government, the country

continues to benefit from remarkable security and technology breakthroughs, as well as increasingly sophisticated programs and strategies for dealing with all security threats, whether man-made or natural, domestic or foreign in origin.

GSN is very pleased to honor some of the great achievements of the last year in the highly interrelated fields of Airport, Seaport and Border Security.

Adrian CourtenayManaging Partner, CEOGovernment Security News

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GSN 2014Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards

Winners & Finalists

Access Control/Identification

Best Biometric Identification/Authentication Facility

Winner -- IRIS ID

Best ePassport Solution

Winner -- Entrust, Inc

Best Physical/Logical Privileged Access Solution

Winner -- San Diego International Airport (SDIA), Identiv Physical Access and Security

Finalist -- Global Elite

Best Secure Chemical Biometric Reader (biometric, biographic or both)

No Entries

Detection Solutions

Best Cargo/Vehicle or Persons Screening

Winner -- L-3 Security and Detection

Finalist -- Rapiscan Systems

Best Explosives/Narcotics/Contraband Detection

Winner -- Teknoscan

Best Metal Detection

Winner -- AutoClear

Best Nuclear/Radiation Detection

Winner -- Rapiscan Systems

Best Security Checkpoint Solution (persons, baggage, parcels)

Winner -- Global Elite

Finalist -- Morpho Trust

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Panel of Distinguished Judges

Chuck Brooks

Xerox VP of Homeland Security, Founder and Head of the two largest

Discussion Groups on Homeland Security on LinkedIn

Janice Kephart

Founder of the Security ID & Biometrics Association and frequent advisor to

Congress on access control, biometrics, and immigration

Ralston MacDonnell

CEO of MacDonnell Group, Canada, providing engineering services,

consulting and Port Security training and accreditation

Communications Solutions

Best Wireless Communications System/Data Transfer

No Entries

Best Long Range Acoustic Hailing Service

Winner -- LRAD Corporation

Best Mass Notification Solution

Winner -- ATI Systems

Finalist -- LRAD Corporation

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GSN 2014 Airport I Seaport I Border Security Awards Recipients

BEST VENDORS OF ACCESS CONTROL/IDENTIFICATION

Iris ID Systems Inc.2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Biometric Identification/Authentication Facility

Name of Nominated Organization:

Iris ID Systems Inc.

Name of Nominated Product, Service or Solution:

LG IrisAccess™ and iCAM Series

Reason this Entry deserves to win:

Iris ID™ (formerly LG Iris) has been active in the develop-ment and deployment of iris recognition technology since 1997. The LG IrisAccess™ platform has been widely de-ployed around the world. Iris ID’s first generation product was the IrisAccess™ 2200 iris recognition system released in 1999, which paved the way for the first successful com-mercialization of iris recognition. This generation was subsequently followed by the releases of the IrisAccess™

3000, iCAM 4000, iCAM 7000 series, iCAM TD100, iCAM D1000, and iCAM T10. Iris ID IrisAccess™ systems provide high integrity mass enrolment applications, physical ac-cess security for airports, national ID programs, secure border crossings, data centers, biotech labs and HAZMAT environments, as well as other critical infrastructures. The only biometric technology designed for operation in one-to-many search mode, the technology also integrates with traditional system architectures which may include smart-cards as well as other tokens or PINs. Readily accommo-dating expansion and scalability in terms of system and database size requirements, Iris ID continues to advance the “doorway to desktop” and global security solution that enterprise and governments seek today, as well as offer-ing the robust authentication that will be required in an increasingly wireless world. Iris ID has been providing iris technology solutions for aviation and border security for

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past 14 years. Iris ID products and solutions are currently used in more than 50 airports around the world for em-ployee access control and border security. Recently Iris ID was awarded the honor of providing a border security so-lution for Canada Border Security Agency (CBSA) and Ham-mad International Airport, Doha Qatar. CBSA is using iris to allow Canadian and US citizens to cross the border in to and out of Canada with looking at the iris. There are kiosks available for the citizens to present their passport and simply look into the camera to validate their iden-tity and cross the border. In Doha similarly every visitor or citizen coming into the country or exiting the country is required to validate their identity with the assistance of Iris ID iCAM D1000 solution. The database size is currently approaching 13 million identities and each identity is vali-dated against the entire repository in a very fast 1:N search mode. This entire process takes less than 2 seconds. While security, the core of Iris ID’s business, provides impetus for continued growth, convenience, privacy and productivity have become increasingly important drivers for adoption. Identity dependent applications ranging from Civil ID, POS transaction authentication, club management, loyalty pro-grams and time and attendance all show signs of growth. Iris ID is responsible for many pioneering efforts in optics, imaging and algorithms. Warranting special mention as specific contributions to iris technology innovation include the following: 1. IrisID Systems Inc. has developed optics, hardware and software based countermeasures that se-curity experts concede sets the standard for the industry. These developments provide the strongest deterrence against “spoofing” attempts with 2-D iris representations and 3-dimensional iris prostheses. 2. IrisID Systems is con-tinuously testing and enhancing the performance of key algorithms to provide speed and accuracy to scale with ap-plication requirements. 3. Illumination technology devel-oped by IrisID allows use of lower intensity IR than other

mass-produced iris recognition cameras. The illumination technology is 100% eye safe. 4. IrisID continues to build on the LG Iris experience in consumer electronics guided human factors engineering in the design of user interfaces for its iris platforms. This focus has led to the proximity-activated auto-focus/auto-zoom camera with audio and visual cues in the IrisAccess™ models. IrisID is currently involved in collaborative research funded by government agencies to improve integration with other platforms and to broaden the use of iris recognition.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.irisid.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://irisid.com/irisaccessinaction/2318

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Mohammed Murad, VP Business Development, Iris ID System Inc.

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 1.609.819.4721 Cell: 1.215.519.0060 Nominating contact’s email address: [email protected]

Address of nominating contact’s organization: Iris ID Systems, Inc. 7 Clarke Drive Cranbury, NJ 08512

http://www.irisid.com/

http://irisid.com/irisaccessinaction/2318

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Entrust2014 WINNER

Category:

Best ePassport Solution


Entrust


Entrust ePassport


Security concerns, developing technologies and emerging standards have led governments worldwide to pursue the issuance of more sophisticated machine-readable travel documents (MRTD) to their citizens. Commonly known as “ePassports,” these documents contain a chip that stores information that is verified against the data on the passport.

Interoperable, scalable and validated by third-party testing, Entrust ePassport solutions provide the necessary capabilities — whether via a hosted or in-house model — for the proper issuance and inspection of today’s advanced ePassports.

The ePassport StandardEntrust is the pioneer of PKI technology, which serves as the back-bone for securing sensitive information on today’s ePassports. And Entrust is one of the few vendors capable of handling the scale, complexity and reliability demanded by the Extended Access Control (EAC) framework.

IntegratedEntrust provides seamless integration into the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD), which is critical to verify the authenticity of ePassports from other countries. Entrust can also establish integration with a border agency’s own domestic no-fly lists. This helps keep individuals of interest from crossing borders without additional investigation, improving border security for all countries.

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Trusted WorldwideEntrust’s PKI technology is dependable, and is currently used by more than 35 governments to secure the largest, most complex ‘trust’ environments across the world. Entrust has a 15-year track record helping customers achieve critical, scalable PKI in complex, cross-border environments.

Solution Benefits

• Used by 35-plus governments to secure the largest, most complex trust environments

• 15-year track record helping customers achieve scalable, critical PKI in complex, cross-border environments

• Only PKI solution that enables governments to upgrade security seamlessly

• Extensive partnerships with the world’s leading ePassport and technology vendors

• Active player in international standards development

• Only vendor capable of handling the scale, complexity and reliability demanded by EAC

• Flexible four-tier (CVCA, DVCA, Concentrator and IS Workstations) EAC solution with advanced management features and GUI that simplify the display of complex EAC environmental relationships

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.entrust.com/

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description: www.entrust.com/epassport

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Julie Underwood, Corporate Marketing Manager, Entrust

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 972.728.0389 Cell: 303.522.7949 Nominating contact’s email address: [email protected]

Address of nominating contact’s organization: EntrustThree Lincoln Centre5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1250Dallas, TX. 75240

http://www.entrust.com/

http://www.entrust.com/solutions/epassport/

[email protected]

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Identiv and San Diego International Airport2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Physical/Logical Priviledged Access Solution


Identiv and San Diego International Airport


Identiv provided integrated premises access and security for San Diego International Airport’s (SDIA) newly rede-signed Terminal 2, also known as “The Green Build” for its focus on environmental sustainability.

“We are honored to be recognized for providing the high-assurance integrated premises access and security solu-tion for San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 2,” said Jason Hart, Identiv CEO. “Airport security is obviously critical and entry points are a key area of attack. Identiv’s premises solution provides high security with strong levels of identity verification to controlled and restricted areas, as evidenced by our extensive government customer list,

including airports, federal and state agencies, courthouses as well as San Diego International Airport.”

Identiv’s program with SDIA is an example of a partnership that provides invaluable security technology to an airport. Identiv and SDIA have partnered for nearly 16 years, with the Identiv access control system growing with the airport to meet its evolving security needs. The access control sys-tem complies with all relevant federal requirements and technology standards and supports pre-hire clearance of airport workers.

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Identiv’s premises solution secures more than 200 key en-try points and restricted areas at the new terminal, which is used by 10,000 airline and airport employees and con-tractors, with ten new gates, enabling the airport to move up to four million additional passengers a year. The solu-tion enables a range of authentication methods including ID cards, smart cards, PIN codes and biometrics. Security management software provides centralized control and monitoring of all access points, integrates with third-party video and relays information from the access control sub-system to SDIA’s high-level command and control system, alerting airport management to any access control events.

“Our customers recognize the need to strengthen access control and Identiv is focused on creating a platform for enabling strong identity across both premises and infor-mation access,” Hart added.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.san.org

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:Identiv is a global security technology company that establishes trust in the connected world, including premises, information, and everyday items. CIOs, CSOs, and product departments rely upon Identiv’s trust solutions to reduce risk, achieve compliance, and protect brand identity. Identiv’s trust solutions are implemented using standards-driven products and technology, such as digital certificates, mobility, and cloud services. For more information, visit identiv.com

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Anja Pellegrino, Sr. Content Manager, Identiv

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 888.809.8880 Nominating contact’s email address: [email protected]

Address of nominating contact’s organization: 1900 Carnegie Ave.Santa Ana, CA 92705

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http://www.san.org/

http://www.identive-group.com/

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BEST VENDORS OF DETECTION SOLUTIONS

L-3 Security & Detection Systems2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Security Cargo/Vehicle Screening


L-3 Security & Detection Systems


L-3 ProVision® 2


The CX-Mobile G3 brings high-energy cargo and vehicle in-spection to any location fast and provides the highest qual-ity images for accelerated and accurate screening. This self-powered screening solution combines the latest X-ray imaging technology with a platform designed to improve detection and reduce lifecycle costs.

The customizable platform is easily configured for each

user’s unique operating environments. L-3’s flexible Clear-View networking structure allows the image analysis func-tion to be performed locally or remotely. Additional sen-sors can be integrated easily and viewed on a single user interface.

Operator safety, efficiency and comfort are enhanced through a number of industry-leading features such as ergonomic workspaces, easy step entry, low-noise work environment and open layout. With the unique engine-off scanning feature, the G3 consumes less fueland delivers significant cost savings compared to existing systems.

The CX-Mobile G3 has been designed with high operation-al availability and ease of maintenance in mind. Thorough planning has gone into the choice of system components to maximize system performance. New troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities allow the system to be ser-viced remotely.

The CX-Mobile G3 is part of a family of platforms that in-cludes configurable high energy screening products and customized solutions that address unique, cutting edge

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requirements for ports, borders and security applications.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.sds.l-3com.com/index.htm

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.sds.l-3com.com/cargoscreen/CX-Mobile-G3.htm

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization:Vicki Blake, Product Marketing Manager, L-3 Security & Detection Systems

Nominating contact’s email address:[email protected]

Address of nominating contact’s organization: L-3 Security & Detection Systems 10 Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801

http://www.sds.l-3com.com/index.htm

http://www.sds.l-3com.com/cargoscreen/CX-Mobile-G3.htm

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Rapiscan Systems2014 FINALIST

Category:

Best Cargo/Vehicle or Persons Screening


Rapiscan Systems


Rapiscan Eagle R60HS high-speed rail scanner


Each year, billions of tons of cargo are transported around the world on more than a million miles of track – making rail lines, arguably, one of the most vital components of any nation’s supply chain infrastructure. Despite this im-portance, to a terrorist, railways and rail cargo are soft targets, thanks to thousands of miles of unattended tracks and frequent stops at various towns and supply depots, improving the chances of delivering a successful

cargo-borne threat. Any disruption to a rail line can grind a national (and international) supply chain to a halt. This same logistical importance means that rail lines are often under-served when it comes to security screening, as any slowdown to inspect or scan cargo can cost hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, in lost productivity. And managing security screening is about to get more dif-ficult, as forecasts show that the number of tons carried by freight train has the potential to double by 2030. Dutch Customs knew that the Port of Rotterdam – already the heaviest trafficked port in Europe – would need a ground-breaking solution that could address critical security needs without sacrificing economic viability in order to keep pace with the projected influx in cargo. Enter the Rapiscan Eagle R60HS high-speed rail scanner. Dutch Customs integrated

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the Rapiscan Eagle R60HS, a groundbreaking system that allows for the scanning of every freight car entering the Port of Rotterdam via high-energy X-ray. While scanning every car might not seem an impressive feat – it is in comparison to former methods. Previously, rail security screening at the majority of ports was done via a sample size method, with only a portion of a rail car (or an entire trainload) be-ing screened for potential threats or contraband. The new Eagle R60HS system can automatically scan hundreds of thousands of cargo containers per annum as they travel at speeds of up to sixty kilometers (or 35 miles) per hour. With the high speed, efficient solution, containers do not have to be unloaded or diverted individually to a cargo in-spection facility. Instead, the containers are screened dur-ing the normal movement of cargo, vastly increasing the speed of cargo throughput into the Port of Rotterdam. Ad-ditionally, the Eagle R60HS is designed to detect and iden-tify a wide range of threats and suspect materials including contraband goods such as narcotics and weapons. Using a high power 6 MeV X-ray source, a clear X-ray image of even the densest rail cargo is produced – which would other-wise have to be manually inspected. The system can X-ray a forty-foot container in only 0.8 of a second. The Rapiscan Eagle R60HS has allowed Dutch Customs to drastically im-prove their security and duty collection – without slowing down the supply chain. The Eagle R60HS technology is the first of its kind and represents the new frontier for high-speed cargo inspection.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.rapiscansystems.com/

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x32cQo29aZM

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Andrew Goldsmith, Vice President, Global Marketing, Rapiscan Systems

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 703.287.7823

Nominating contact’s email address: [email protected]

Address of nominating contact’s organization: 2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 910 Arlington, VA 22202

http://www.rapiscansystems.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x32cQo29aZM

[email protected]

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Autoclear LLC2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Metal Detection


Autoclear LLC


Scintrex Trace, Control Screening, Fedlabs, Checkgate


Over the past seven decades, Autoclear and its Scintrex Trace and Fed-Labs divisions have created and refined some of the world’s most enduring and widely-used screen-ing technologies. Autoclear follows in the footsteps of leg-endary innovators RCA and Philips, whose groundbreaking technologies provide the foundation for our present-day success.

In the early 1930s, radio pioneer RCA designed a detector that used high frequency electromagnetic waves to identi-fy metal objects. Later in that decade, Federal Laboratories purchased the patent from RCA and engineered the very first metal detectors for correctional facility security based on that technology.

During that same era, Philips began production of its land-mark medical X-ray systems, and in the years that followed developed that technology for industrial and security screening applications.

In 1988 and 1989, Autoclear, then under the name Con-trol Screening, purchased North American Philips Securi-

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ty Screening division (including Scantech and Dynavision brands of security X-ray scanners) and Federal Laborato-ries CheckGate division (high-performance metal detec-tion technology). In 2001 we acquired Scintrex Limited and CPAD Holdings from Intelligent Detection Systems Inc., ex-panding our offering to include explosives and narcotics trace detection technology. In 2005, Control Screening was rebranded Autoclear.

Fed-Labs metal detection equipment secures high-traf-fic, high-risk venues such as government buildings, cor-rectional facilities, courthouses and schools. From walk-through portals capable of spotting hard-to-find weapons and threats as small as a needle to a selection of versatile handheld units, these detectors deliver outstanding per-formance. Whether performing high-traffic entry and exit screening to searching for hidden weapons or preventing theft, there’s a Fed-Labs metal detector that meets the most rigorous target discrimination and throughput speci-fications.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.a-clear.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://a-clear.com/products-page/metal-detection

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Dao Hinh Nguyen, Ph.D., VP Engineering and Product Development

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 613.224.1061 x230


Address of nominating contact’s organization: 300 Parkdale Ave Ottawa, Ontario K1Y1G2 Canada

www.a-clear.com

http://a-clear.com/products-page/metal-detection

[email protected]

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Rapiscan Systems2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Nuclear/Radiation Detection


Rapiscan Systems


It goes without saying that nuclear and radiological materi-als in the hands of terrorists pose a severe threat to the people, infrastructure and economy of the United States. So severe is the threat, that in April 2009, President Obama called the danger of a terrorist acquiring nuclear weapons “the most immediate and extreme threat to global security.” In response to this very real danger, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) developed a program with the primary goal of interdict-ing special nuclear and radiological weapons and materi-als to prevent them from entering international smuggling routes. Under the NNSA’s Second Line of Defense (SLD) program, a fleet of radiation detection systems have been

deployed at key international land border crossings, air-ports and seaports. Since 2004, TSA Systems (acquired by Rapiscan Systems in 2011) has been the primary U.S. pro-vider of radiation detection systems to the SLD program. Currently, there are approximately 3,000 Rapiscan radia-tion detection systems deployed at seaports, border cross-ings and airports in more than 50 countries around the world. And for ten years now, these systems have reliably delivered exceptional performance – ensuring that special nuclear and radiological materials are detected quickly and effectively. Rapiscan has supplied the SLD program with a variety of radiation detection systems for all applications, including: • Vehicle monitors to inspect cars, trucks and trains as they move through the border crossing • Pedes-trian monitors to inspect people • Conveyor monitors to inspect baggage and parcels • Mobile monitors installed in vehicles that perform radiation inspections wherever and whenever needed • Handheld monitors to search for and confirm the presence of radioactive material • RAVEN™ (Radiation Alarm and Video Event Notification) computer systems, which provide capabilities to remotely oversee the operation of one or more radiation monitors and to support the response to a radiation alarm Each of these

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products was developed by TSA Systems and is manufac-tured at the Rapiscan Radiation Detection Products facility in Longmont, CO. The systems have been rigorously tested to meet the strict requirements of the SLD program. These units nominally operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week at sites around the world – in a wide range of climates and other environmental conditions. An analysis of field data from hundreds of deployed units confirms their excep-tional reliability. Rapiscan radiation detection solutions are currently completing their tenth year of service under the SLD program. The experience to date has demonstrated that these products reliably fulfill their important mission to prevent special nuclear and radiological materials from being used as weapons. We are confident that they will continue to deliver this same optimal level of performance well into the future – making for not only a safer United States but a more secure world.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.rapiscansystems.com/

Link to additional information on product, service or

program, with brief description:http://www.rapiscansystems.com/en/products/radiation_detection; Rapiscan Radiation Detection Solutions

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Andrew Goldsmith, Vice President, Global Marketing, Rapiscan Systems


Address of nominating contact’s organization: 2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 910 Arlington, VA 22202

http://www.rapiscansystems.com/

http://www.rapiscansystems.com/en/products/radiation_detection; Rapiscan Radiation Detection Solutions

http://www.rapiscansystems.com/en/products/radiation_detection; Rapiscan Radiation Detection Solutions

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MorphoTrust USA2014 FINALIST

Category:

Best Security Checkpoint Solution (persons, baggage, parcels)


MorphoTrust USA


MorphoTrust® E-CAT


MorphoTrust® USA invented automated Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) over 20 years ago. It has over 10,000 systems deployed worldwide and a team of experts continually tuning the system with a library of over 2,800 credentials from all over the world. With many systems deployed for border control applications, MorphoTrust also has credential authentication experience in airport environments and understands the

need to optimize passenger throughput. However, the unique needs of deploying CAT for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at U.S. airports presented many challenges. Over 1.8 million passengers are vetted every day in over 450 airports of all sizes, with a growing number of passenger volumes over a wide geography; this required a solution that is simple, yet flexible. The solution needed to have minimal impact on passenger traffic flow, with only a few seconds allocated to authenticating each credential, with the ability to recognize a wide variety of documents and accounting for normal wear-and-tear. Finally, with a large number of lanes to be equipped, the per-unit cost and total-cost-of-ownership needed to be low. MorphoTrust had to improve its latest generation system to meet TSA’s needs, particularly improving the speed of ID card scanning and credential authentication. Last year, MorphoTrust re-engineered its CAT system and called it E-CAT (for Enhanced CAT). The company re-

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prioritized some of the credential authentication tests to meet the need for increased speed. Every aspect of the user experience, including the stand-up touchscreen interface, was tuned to make operation extremely simple and intuitive -- with minimal skills and training required. The results for E-CAT have been great. MorphoTrust was able to more than double the throughput and set a new industry standard. Subsequently, the solution was selected for award by TSA through a competitive process. E-CAT expedites passenger screening while improving security through the use of technology versus visual inspection. E-CAT scans and automatically checks multiple security features on driver licenses and passports to ensure they have not been altered or are counterfeit. This information is quickly compared with passenger boarding information

from Secure Flight, TSA’s passenger information system, without the need to present a boarding pass. The result is a speedy and streamlined screening process that increases airport security through accurate machine authentication. E-CAT is the culmination of many years of work to address airport security requirements following the 9/11 tragedy, while simplifying travel for American citizens. It is also just the beginning of MorphoTrust’s vision for what’s possible in air travel, creating a future in which passengers can move easily and securely from the curb to the gate without boarding passes or security lines.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.morphotrust.com/

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.morphotrust.com/IdentitySolutions/ForAviation/MorphoTrustE-CAT.aspx

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Saro Saravanan, Senior Director, Strategic Solutions, MorphoTrust USA

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 978-215-2708


Address of nominating contact’s organization: MorphoTrust USA 296 Concord Road, Suite #300Billerica MA 01821 USA

http://www.morphotrust.com/

http://www.morphotrust.com/IdentitySolutions/ForAviation/MorphoTrustE-CAT.aspx

http://www.morphotrust.com/IdentitySolutions/ForAviation/MorphoTrustE-CAT.aspx

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BEST VENDORS OF COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS

LRAD Corporation2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Long Range Acoustic Hailing Devices


LRAD Corporation


The LRAD® 2000X – The World’s Loudest and Longest Range Hailing Device


The LRAD 2000X, manufactured by LRAD Corporation, is the world’s loudest and longest range acoustic hailing de-vice. Designed to be equipped with a camera, radar and high-powered white light, the LRAD 2000X is a fully-inte-grated long range security sensor. Operated from a com-mand and control center, the LRAD 2000X provides a cost effective way to protect perimeters of high-risk assets such as utility, chemical and nuclear power plants. As opposed

to just being able to see a potential threat, LRAD 2000X operators have the ability to issue clear, authoritative ver-bal commands, followed by powerful deterrent tones, to enhance response capabilities. With a maximum output of 162dB (measured at one meter) and directed coverage up to 5,500 meters, the LRAD 2000X ensures that operators instructions will be heard. When the LRAD 2000X is fully equipped as described above, it is a perfect, cost effective sensor solution for Port and Border Security.

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Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.lradx.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.lradx.com/site/content/view/2051/110/

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Brian Harvey, Director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations, LRAD Corporation



Address of nominating contact’s organization: 16990 Goldentop Road Suite A San Diego, CA 92127

www.lradx.com

http://www.lradx.com/site/content/view/2051/110/

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ATI Systems2014 WINNER

Category:



ATI Systems


ATI MassAlert®


Acoustic Technology, Inc. (ATI Systems) has succeeded to develop, design, manufacture and install highly integrated and advanced mass notification systems for the campus, community, industrial and military markets since 1981. With on-staff expertise in acoustic modeling and GIS, ATI provides superior sound coverage and intelligibility for both outdoor and indoor areas to ensure the safety of these markets.

ATI provides complete end-to-end solutions that include hardware and software for audible and visual warning via multiple layers. Superior voice intelligibility and clarity are achieved using directional speakers to provide critical instruction and message capability. All systems are designed to meet the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-021-01 for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Mass Notification Systems.

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The solutions consist of a simple and compact design, flexible, user-friendly software, and communications methodsthat include RF, P25, IP, Fiber, DSL, Cellular, or Satellite.

MassAlert® is ATI’s easy-to-use and configurable GUI software. The software controls and monitors the system from either an on-site control station or from anywhere in the world. MassAlert can trigger any type of alert to an outdoor and/or indoor coverage area, and to computers or handheld devices via SMS, email, telephone, or computer popups. To deliver the alerts to indoor and outdoor areas, ATI provides high-powered sirens and indoor PA equipment that drive speakers, strobes, message signs, and TV screens.

ATI’s products are designed with the ability to easily integrate with any other system or equipment via Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), IPAWS, dry contact, RS232, or analog. ATI products can also be interfaced with any type of digital or analog radio, modem, or media converter. ATI’s decades of experience in system consulting, acoustic

design, manufacturing and integration make it the only company providing reliable mass notification solutions that utilize every channel of communication available to ensure that end users receive critical lifesaving information and direction.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.atisystem.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:https://app.box.com/s/o41d6pwc0aucvdwhpjlgThis link includes case studies, a presentation and additional information as to why ATI Systems manufactures and installs the Best Mass Notification System

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Tarek Bassiouni, Business Development, ATI Systems

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 617.567.4969Cell: 917.373.8873


Address of nominating contact’s organization: 30 Jeffries St Boston, MA 02128

www.atisystem.com

https://app.box.com/s/o41d6pwc0aucvdwhpjlg

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LRAD Corporation2014 FINALIST

Category:



LRAD Corporation


The LRAD® 360X Mobile Mass Notification System


The standard LRAD 360X Mobile Mass Notification Sys-tem (“Mobile System”) is a fully integrated, self-contained, ruggedized trailer that uses a telescoping/folding mast to deploy an LRAD 360X to reach a maximum height of 30 feet, with area coverage up to 5.3 kilometers. The system was developed to provide emergency warnings and com-munications for a number of applications including natural disasters such as tornados, hurricanes, flooding and wild-

fires. The Mobile System can be transported where it is needed and fully deployed in minutes. The Mobile System’s battery bank can be charged using the built in AC powered battery charger. Other power options, such as solar, are available. Depending on configuration, a 360X emitter can provide up to 15 square miles of coverage for clear com-munications. Each system can be customized with differ-ent speaker arrays. In times of emergency, critical com-munications infrastructure such as power lines, telephone

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lines and cell phone towers, is often rendered inoperable. The ability to quickly deploy a mass notification system to affected areas that can broadcast crystal clear voice mes-sages, lifesaving instructions and assistance information, is crucial to ensuring the safety of the public. The Depart-ment of Homeland Security, National Guard, FEMA are just a few of the departments and agencies that this product should be part of their capability set.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.lradx.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.lradx.com/site/content/view/2188/110/

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Brian Harvey, Director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations, LRAD Corporation



Address of nominating contact’s organization: 16990 Goldentop Road Suite A San Diego, CA 92127

www.lradx.com

http://www.lradx.com/site/content/view/2188/110/

[email protected]

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Winners & Finalists

Surveillance Solutions

Best Airport/Seaport or Border Security Video Solution

Winner -- AXIS Communications

Best Covert Video Solution

No Entries

Best Video Tracking/Wide Area Long Range Surveillance

Winner -- HGH Infrared Systems SpynelX

Best Thermal/NightVision/Infrared Surveillance

Winner -- Vancouver International Airport/FLIR Systems

Best Audio Surveillance and Security Solution

Winner -- Louroe Electronics

Best Airport/Seaport/Border Security Fencing Barriers, Perimeter Protection

Best Security Fencing

Winner -- SecureUSA Corporation

Best Airport/Seaport/Border Security Guard Booths

Winner -- BIG Enterprises

Best Crash Barriers, Bollards, Gates

Winner -- Meridian Rapid Defense Group

Finalist -- SecureUSA Corporation

Best Guard Service/Facility Protection

Winner -- Global Elite

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Chuck Brooks



Janice Kephart



Ralston MacDonnell



Best Integrated Perimeter Protection System

Winner -- Portland (ME) International Jetport/Tyco Integrated Security

Finalist -- Cinch Systems

Finalist -- LRAD Corporation

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BEST VENDORS OF SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS

HGH Infrared Systems’ Spynel-X2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Video Tracking/Wide Area/Long Range Surveillance


HGH Infrared Systems


360 Degree Spynel-X


HGH Infrared Systems, a global provider of 360 degree ther-mal imaging systems nominates their soon to be released SPYNEL X in the Video Tracking/Wide Area/Long Range Sur-veillance category. The SPYNEL X is a unique, panoramic, wide-area surveillance system that is the ideal solution for long range detection and tracking of targets. With the lon-gest detection range on the market at up to 8km for a hu-man and 30km for a ship and the most mature detection

algorithms for 360 degree situational awareness, the SPY-NEL X will set new records for high definition panoramic sensors. The SPYNEL X provides continuous and powerful situational awareness over 360 degrees, in real time, over areas as wide as a 16km-diameter. Thanks to its superior 120 Mpix resolution, the SPYNEL X provides unprecedent-ed and uninterrupted surveillance against conventional and asymmetrical threats through any type of weather or environment. Despite its highly advanced technical capa-bilities, the SPYNEL X is completely compact, easy to set up and user-friendly and can be quickly deployed. Together with its innovative, custom software developed over the course of 10 years, Cyclope, the SPYNEL X can identify and track an unlimited number of targets through highly re-solved images including UAVs, stealth aircrafts, crawling men, RHIBs, wooden boats and swimmers. The Cyclope software allows for early and immediate intrusion alerts over very large, cluttered areas in total darkness, through fog or smoke. SPYNEL’s rugged, robust design have been tested and proven in theater in Afghanistan for FOB pro-tection. Since their inception 30 years ago, HGH Infrared Systems has established itself as an international refer-ence for infrared technology innovation through the devel-

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opment of multiple advanced thermal sensors; SPYNEL X is the newest addition to the award winning SPYNEL family among which its award-winning real-time 360 degree ther-mal camera, the Spynel-C - 2008 Product of the Year from Photonics Tech Briefs, 2010 Innovation Prize from the Eu-roNaval Committee, 2011 Kummerman Award from the French Academy of Marine, 2012 GovSec Platinum Award. HGH’s highly qualified engineering team is comprised of experts in optics, software, mechanics and electronics and operates in the US out of Boston, MA. HGH strives to pro-vide advanced and innovative infrared equipment to pro-tect their clients all around the world, while keeping the agility and dedication of a small and passionate team.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.infrared360.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.infrared360.com/spynel/

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Katie Shea, Sales and Marketing Associate, HGH Infrared Systems



Address of nominating contact’s organization: 1 Broadway, 14th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142

www.infrared360.com

http://www.infrared360.com/spynel/

[email protected]

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Vancouver Intl. Airport2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Thermal/Night Vision/Infrared Surveillance


Vancouver International Airport (YVR)


FLIR’s state of the art Perimeter Intrusion Detection System


Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has completed the installation of FLIR’s state-of-the-art comprehensive Pe-rimeter Intrusion Detection System around the airport. The installation greatly enhances the security capabilities at YVR, helping to ensure their world-class operations for passengers, cargo, and staff. Working closely with airport officials, FLIR completed the initial system design, followed by the installation, validation, and commissioning of this

fully integrated system. The heart of this integrated sys-tem, known as CommandSpace™, unifies a variety of field-proven, FLIR deployed technologies including high preci-sion Ground Surveillance Radars, Thermal Imagers, CCTV cameras and intelligent software in a user-friendly com-mand and control center. CommandSpace™ allows airport security personnel to simultaneously and automatically monitor the entire perimeter of the airport for intrusions or suspicious activity. The high performance sensors reli-ably detect and identify even small targets with very few false alarms. The system automatically tracks and moni-

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tors numerous targets at once, reducing the workload on operators while simultaneously improving their ability to assess threat levels and respond more effectively.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.yvr.ca/en/default.aspx

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://gs.flir.com/integrated-systems/commandspace/adaptive-c2

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: FLIR Systems - Haley Ellison

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 503.919.0696 Cell: 503.498.3293


Address of nominating contact’s organization: FLIR Systems, Inc.

http://www.yvr.ca/en/default.aspx

http://gs.flir.com/integrated-systems/commandspace/adaptive-c2

http://gs.flir.com/integrated-systems/commandspace/adaptive-c2

[email protected]

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Louroe Electronics2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Audio Surveillance and Security Solutions


Louroe Electronics


Verifact® and ASK4® kits


Louroe Electronics is the industry leader in the audio se-curity industry, providing first-class audio monitoring and safety solutions that assist in protecting people and prop-erty. The company is committed to raising awareness of the importance of audio in the security industry. Product durability, customer satisfaction, and 35 years of audio ex-pertise comprise Louroe’s core strengths. All of Louroe’s products are “made in the USA” and have been manufac-

tured in Van Nuys, California since the company’s inception in 1979. Louroe’s signature product lines are the Verifact® and ASK4® kits, a series of pre-amplified microphones, complementing base stations, and communication acces-sories that provide audio output to interface with other security devices. The microphones are easy to install and are compatible with recorders, cameras and IP video sys-tems. There are more than 800,000 Verifacts in use today. Louroe’s audio monitoring solutions serve both the pri-vate sector and government applications. The company’s technology is used in many verticals including law enforce-ment, security, education, hospitality, retail, medical thera-py, QSR, banking and transportation. Louroe exports more than 100 products to 45 countries. The company has re-ceived multiple awards including the “Best in Commercial and Monitoring Solutions ” award at the 2013 ISC and was named the “NIST NEP Make it in America Manufacturer of the Week” in April 2014. Louroe is not only committed to delivering the finest audio products, but also to leading the forefront when it comes to security and especially audio security. Richard Brent, CEO of Louroe Electronics, is an active member of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and recently chaired the 2014 SIA Government Summit in

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June. He has also participated in multiple trade missions with the Department of Commerce, collaborating with the leaders in Latin America to foster new trade and business opportunities. Louroe now has multiple pilot projects in places like Mexico City and Monterrey where their prod-ucts are being used to increase public safety.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.louroe.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.louroe.Com/Products-Systems/Intercoms/Le-084Model TLO is a two-way speaker/microphone with a Re-entrant speaker horn and electret condenser microphone.

Weatherized for outdoor use, 30W power rating for talkback, all purpose mounting bracket.

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Kevin Friedman, President, Maize Marketing, Inc.



Address of nominating contact’s organization: 17003 Ventura Blvd., Suite 202, Encino, CA 91316

www.louroe.com

http://www.louroe.Com/Products-Systems/Intercoms/Le-084

http://www.louroe.Com/Products-Systems/Intercoms/Le-084

[email protected]

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BEST AIRPORT/SEAPORT FENCING, BARRIERS, GUARD SERVICE AND PERIMETER PROTECTION

B.I.G. Enterprises2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Airport/Seaport/Border Security Guard Booths


B.I.G. Enterprises


The Parallelogram guard shelter deserves to win this ASB security nomination because of its truly impressive life ex-pectancy of 30-40 years and unusual design. That some-thing so tough can have one of the most unusual appear-ances makes it a candidate for this top-notch security awards program. Thirdly, The Parallelogram,is deserving of this award because it preserves this technologically rel-evant design without breaking the bank. The wall panels and roof are constructed from Type 304 16-gauge stain-less steel, and the roof is finished with a three-part, Energy Star-compliant membrane boasting a solar reflective index of 95-plus. The booth’s stainless steel floor sports hard-wearing commercial rubber tile. The doors are top-hung

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sliding, with stainless steel frame, utilizing eight 2 1\4” di-ameter rugged steel ball bearing rollers. A stainless steel lower guide, and welded stainless steel pull handles com-plete the door system. Windows are high-performance, in-sulated Viracon® 3\4” dual-pane, set within a tough, stain-less steel frame.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.bigbooth.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.bigbooth.com/articles/march2014.html

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Sharon Bailey Beckett

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 626.791.7954 Cell: 818.406.7564 Nominating contact’s email address: [email protected]

Address of nominating contact’s organization: 1051 E. Altadena Drive. Altadena, CA 91001

http://www.bigbooth.com

http://www.bigbooth.com/articles/march2014.html

[email protected]

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Meridian Rapid Defense Group2014 WINNER

Category:



Meridian Rapid Defense Group


Archer Barriers and Archer Beam Gates


Meridian Rapid Defense Group’s line of products offers a unique solution to the world of barriers. Unlike other bar-rier systems, every product in its lineup is totally portable and reusable. MRDG’s line of Archer barriers have the ver-satility to be bolted together, connected by steel cable or spread out in order to maximize the distance that needs to be covered. Add in an Archer Beam Gate for a more con-trolled access point, with the fact that the front plate on ev-

ery barrier is made of ballistic grade steel, and you’ve got yourself a complete barrier security system. With security being such a high priority in airports and seaports around the world, it is essential that the deployment of a system can be done rapidly. For this reason MRDG barriers can be deployed within minutes. It also means that delivery can be done anywhere in the world as efficiently as possible with barriers arriving completely assembled and ready to go. Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan felt they needed a se-curity system that could be trusted and deployed in a mo-ments notice. For that reason, they chose to order multiple sets of the Archer 1200 barrier system. Similarly, the Port of Long Beach inquired about a barrier system that could deliver safety with the efficiency and reliability to help se-

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cure the many access points at it’s location. With a great amount of barriers and trailers delivered to the POLB, they were able to more safely secure the access points that had once left the location more vulnerable. What makes MRDG barriers an ideal solution is that they require no heavy ma-chinery to install them, no electricity, no hydraulics and no maintenance, just drop and go. They are perfect as the main system or as a back up when the first line of the perimeter is breached. Major dams in the United States have chosen MRDG products due to their remote locations that do not have traditional infrastructure and the flexibil-ity when deploying from site to site. The world is chang-ing, and unfortunately there are so many entities that can threaten the existence of an airport or seaport. Fortunate-ly though, there are solutions that can help preserve such important locations and rid access points of these threats, and MRDG is one of those solutions. MRDG takes pride in being able to save lives and protect trade routes. Wheth-er it is southern California or the Middle East, if there is a need for a reliable barrier system, Meridian Rapid Defense Group will find a way to ensure protection.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.betterbarriers.com

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.betterbarriers.com

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Sam Levin, Business Development Manager, Meridian Rapid Defense Group



Address of nominating contact’s organization: 975 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91106 USA

http://www.betterbarriers.com

http://www.betterbarriers.com

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SecureUSA2014 FINALIST

Category:



SecureUSA


SecureUSA’s all electric technology that eliminates the need for hydraulics in their products, while meeting or ex-ceeding all ASTM performance standards, is truly an en-vironmentally friendly, industry shifting innovation. Their products are integrated with touch screen control systems that feature sophisticated state of the art software and a wide range of integration options. It is the first of its kind to operate by both a programmable logic controller (PLC) and a variable frequency drive (VFD). This feature provides greater flexibility in barrier control. With FutureWEDGE products, a traffic flow system can be designed to meet any unique customer requirements, as well as allowing for sophisticated networking capabilities. The FutureWEDGE

operates at speeds that match hydraulic systems and has integrated lights and a traffic arm for improved safety and effective traffic operation. I have found the staff at Secu-reUSA not only to be highly proficient and technically com-petent, but also wonderful, fine people to deal with. That is sometimes not the case in competitive industries. Their commitment to customer service is unparallelled in the in-dustry. It is a delight to do business with them.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://secureusa.net

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://secureusa.net

http://secureusa.net

http://secureusa.net

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Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Stephen Crosby, Manager, Entrusted Creative


Address of nominating contact’s organization: Entrusted Creative 1748 Sharon Ave,Highway 49 York, SC 29745

[email protected]

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Portland Intl. Jetport 2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Integrated Perimeter Protection System


Portland Intl. Jetport


This past September, Tyco Integrated Security worked closely with Portland International Jetport’s Airport Direc-tor, Paul Bradbury, and Assistant Director, Cuyler Feegles to implement a new Exit Lane Breach Control Containment System in Portland, Maine. This was a significant project because exit lanes, while not typically located near secu-rity checkpoints, require just as much careful monitoring. In addition, through this implementation, the Jetport be-came one of the first in the U.S. to have implemented this type of technology. Historically, TSA guards had monitored these sensitive gateways, but in recent years, there were indications from the TSA that the airports would need to begin funding and staffing these checkpoints themselves.

Portland Jetport officials decided to proactively evaluate and invest in technology solutions that would handle the task and minimize the need for staffing. By deploying the Exit Lane Breach Control Containment System, airport of-ficials experience a more automated approach to security with this new technology, and accrue cost savings due to the systems’ efficiencies. For example, in recent interviews, Bradbury explained that the new equipment cost approxi-mately $415,000 and has a four-year investment payback period. The Exit Lane Breach Control Containment System is designed to alert airport officials – via the use of mo-tion detection, video analytics and door control integra-tion – when an object or passenger tries to penetrate or exit through a restricted area. In the event that a passen-ger tries to exit through one of these restricted areas, an

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alarm will sound with a warning light and security message while the technology digitally records the incident for in-stant playback. Overall, the Exit Lane Breach Containment System maximizes exit lane security and enables security personnel to more efficiently and effectively handle other essential responsibilities during peak traffic time, generat-ing a positive return on investment in a short time.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.portlandjetport.org/

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:https://www.checkvideo.com/video-surveillance-products/airport-security-solutions/exitsentry/

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Matt Frowert, Director of Marketing, Tyco Integrated Security



Address of nominating contact’s organization: Tyco Integrated Security Boca Corporate Center 4700 Exchange Ct, Ste 300 Boca Raton, FL 33431

http://www.portlandjetport.org/

https://www.checkvideo.com/video-surveillance-products/airport-security-solutions/exitsentry/

https://www.checkvideo.com/video-surveillance-products/airport-security-solutions/exitsentry/

[email protected]

[email protected]

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Winners & Finalists

Best Airport/Seaport Integrated Security Programs

Best Cybersecurity Insider Threat Monitoring and Information Security

No entries

Best Physical Security Information Management System (PSIM)

(Declared a two-way tie by judges)

Winner -- Baltimore-Washington Airport/Intergraph Corporation

Winner -- Verint Systems

Best Integrated Harbor Security Program

Winner -- New Orleans Fire Department/Port of New Orleans

Best Airport/Seaport/Border Security Human Resource Development

Best Airport/Seaport/Border Security Training & Certification Program

Winner -- MacDonnell Group Maritime Security Training, Certified Port Executive Program, Portstar Seaport Security TrainingWinner -- ATI Systems

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Chuck Brooks



Janice Kephart



Ralston MacDonnell



Most Notable Airport/Seaport/Border Security Program, Project, Initiative

Most Notable Airport Security Program, Large Airports

Winner -- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI Airport)/Intergraph Corporation

Finalist -- Tampa International Airport (TPA)/G4s Technology

Most Notable Airport Security Program, Small Airports

Winner -- Okaloosa County Airport Police Department

Most Notable Seaport Security Program (Port Initiative)

Winner -- Port of Baltimore

Most Notable Seaport Security (Port Solutions)

Winner -- The Mariner Group

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BEST AIRPORT/SEAPORT INTEGRATED SECURITy PROGRAMS

Baltimore/Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)


Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport


Consolidated Dispatch Center (CDC) PSIM with CAD


The Maryland Aviation Administration’s Baltimore/Wash-ington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport, lo-cated in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, is a leader in air-port safety and security. With an annual passenger count of more than 21 million, BWI handles more than 70,000 annual calls for service through its Consolidated Dispatch Center (CDC). The CDC’s primary mission is to receive and manage alerts and emergency calls for service and dis-

patching for all airport police, security, fire and emergency medical services. Built on Intergraph’s public safety and se-curity solution, our PSIM+ improves the airport’s emergen-cy management and response capabilities by combining a PSIM with CAD for a comprehensive and cohesive com-mon operating picture. Intergraph’s consolidated solution allows the CDC to obtain full situational awareness from the time a sensor is triggered (detection) all the way to re-sponse through dispatching and resolution of an incident. BWI has a fully integrated command and control system, including all necessary software, hardware and integration services for multi-system and multi-agency coordination. Utilizing the integrated platform, the Consolidated Dis-patch Center monitors and responds to several thousand alarms generated from campus-wide safety and security systems, providing service processing and dispatching for all airport law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services. The solution includes a multitude of public safety and security interfaces including: • Automatic vehicle loca-tor (AVL) and mobile computing technologies • Enhanced 911 call processing with instant recall/recorder function-ality • 911 database management • National Emergency Number Association standard master clock • Computer

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Telephony Integration • Access Control Systems • Video Management Systems • FLEX and AED alarms • Fire alarms • Fire station alerting • Notification systems Through the CDC project, BWI deployed its first Command and Con-trol system, creating the foundation for improved safety and security moving forward. With Intergraph’s products and experience, the Maryland Aviation Administration can achieve not only its near-term goal of enhancing emer-gency response processes at BWI, but also its long-term goal of statewide public safety communications interoper-ability. The global leader in computer-aided dispatch, In-tergraph provides integrated solutions for public safety, security and emergency planning and response. Our so-lutions help protect critical infrastructure, provide unified transportation safety and security and protect prominent airport and transit customers including Chicago O’Hare In-ternational Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority system in New York.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.bwiairport.com/en

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.intergraph.com/transportation/airport-transit-security.aspx

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Stephanie Deemer, Senior Manager Public Relations, Intergraph


Cell: 256.542.7326


Address of nominating contact’s organization: 19 Interpro Road Madison, AL 35758

http://www.bwiairport.com/en

http://www.intergraph.com/transportation/airport-transit-security.aspx


[email protected]

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BEST AIRPORT/SEAPORT INTEGRATED SECURITy PROGRAMS

New Orleans Fire Department 2014 WINNER

Category:

Best Integrated Harbor Security Program


New Orleans Fire Department


Each day the Mississippi River is closed to the transporta-tion of maritime commerce costs the U.S. economy over $275 million per day, and international commerce over $500 million per day; www.con.com/2008/US/07/25/mis-sissippi.spill/ The 11-day interruption of the transportation of maritime commerce in 2008 on the Mississippi River caused by a diesel leak caused a loss of over $3 billion to the U.S. economy and $6 billion to international commerce when a barge and a tanker collided on the Mississippi River at the Port of New Orleans, releasing 419,000 gallons of diesel and shutting down the river. According to the Ameri-can Association of Port Authorities, the Lower Mississippi River, where the Port of New Orleans is located, provides

transportation for over 45% of all energy resources and more than 60% of all U.S. commerce. Chemical releases from either accidents or intentional acts of terrorism at the Port of New Orleans affect the public health of both area residents and passengers on cruise ships that dock at the port, and interrupt the transportation of maritime commerce, not only in New Orleans, but also throughout the Mississippi River and overseas. The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) integrated harbor security program for the Port of New Orleans was selected by the DHS Of-fice of Health Affairs Chemical Defense Program on March 19 as one of four programs to participate in DHS-funded Chemical Defense Demonstration security projects. Partic-ipation in the DHS project will optimize NOFD emergency response and CONOPS for the Port of New Orleans, pro-viding an integrated harbor security program for the port, using a “Tool Box” containing advanced chemical sensors and GIS-based consequence management software, incor-porated into current New Orleans emergency response protocol and equipment. The Federal Signal Corporation (FSC) provided chemical sensor integration for the Mary-land Transit Authority’s subway terminal in the DHS 2013 Chemical Demonstration Program. In 2014 FSC is integrat-

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ing chemical sensors with video surveillance cameras and radiation sensors currently used by the port and other chemical sensors now used in New Orleans to provide situational awareness of HazMat emergencies at the Port of New Orleans. NOFD is using chemical sensors that use Differential Mobility Spectrometry (DMS) technology, de-veloped by In-Q-Tel, the venture capital branch of CIA, and Draper Laboratories, the former instrument laboratory for MIT. DMS is currently used in the portable JUNO® chemical detector developed by Chemring Detection Systems (CDS), part of Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems (CSES). DMS in JUNO acts as a tunable ion sensor to simultane-ously separate, detect, and measure individual chemicals in complex mixtures in the field that can contain CWAs, TICs, and interferents. JUNO will provide chemical security for the Port of New Orleans in the NOFD integrated har-bor security program NOFD is also using advanced GIS-based consequence management software developed by Safer Systems to provide real-time graphical information at the port, and includes both plume dispersion model-ing and the location of chemical releases. Therefore inte-grated chemical security that protects the transportation of maritime commerce on the Mississippi River at the Port of New Orleans by NOFD is not only protect local public health, but also mitigates the interruption of domestic and international commerce, which has had devastating con-sequences to both domestic and international economies.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.nola.gov/nofd/

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:Federal Signal Corporation, chemical sensor system integrator https://db.tt/KKdqdNYrSafer Systems, consequence management software; www.safersystem.com/solutions/core-products/safer-real-time; CDS; www.chemringds.com/Products/ChemicalDetection/JUNO1/

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: George Lane; Chemical security analyst; NOFD


Address of nominating contact’s organization: New Orleans Fire Department Headquarters 317 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130

www.nola.gov/nofd/

https://db.tt/KKdqdNYr

www.safersystem.com/solutions/core-products/safer-real-time;

www.safersystem.com/solutions/core-products/safer-real-time;

www.chemringds.com/Products/ChemicalDetection/JUNO1/

www.chemringds.com/Products/ChemicalDetection/JUNO1/

[email protected]

[email protected]

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MOST NOTABLE AIRPORT, SEAPORT, BORDER SECURITy PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

Baltimore/Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport2014 WINNER

Category:

Most Notable Airport Security Program, Project or Initiative


Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport


Intergraph Public Safety and Security PSIM


The Maryland Aviation Administration’s Baltimore/Wash-ington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport, lo-cated in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, is a leader in air-port safety and security. With an annual passenger count of more than 21 million, BWI handles more than 70,000 annual calls for service through its Consolidated Dispatch Center (CDC). The CDC’s primary mission is to receive and manage alerts and emergency calls for service and dis-

patching for all airport police, security, fire and emergency medical services. Built on Intergraph’s public safety and se-curity solution, our PSIM+ improves the airport’s emergen-cy management and response capabilities by combining a PSIM with CAD for a comprehensive and cohesive com-mon operating picture. Intergraph’s consolidated solution allows the CDC to obtain full situational awareness from the time a sensor is triggered (detection) all the way to re-sponse through dispatching and resolution of an incident. BWI has a fully integrated command and control system, including all necessary software, hardware and integration services for multi-system and multi-agency coordination. Utilizing the integrated platform, the Consolidated Dis-patch Center monitors and responds to several thousand alarms generated from campus-wide safety and security systems, providing service processing and dispatching for all airport law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services. The solution includes a multitude of public safety and security interfaces including: • Automatic vehicle loca-tor (AVL) and mobile computing technologies • Enhanced 911 call processing with instant recall/recorder function-ality • 911 database management • National Emergency Number Association standard master clock • Computer

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Telephony Integration • Access Control Systems • Video Management Systems • FLEX and AED alarms • Fire alarms • Fire station alerting • Notification systems Through the CDC project, BWI deployed its first Command and Con-trol system, creating the foundation for improved safety and security moving forward. With Intergraph’s products and experience, the Maryland Aviation Administration can achieve not only its near-term goal of enhancing emer-gency response processes at BWI, but also its long-term goal of statewide public safety communications interoper-ability. The global leader in computer-aided dispatch, In-tergraph provides integrated solutions for public safety, security and emergency planning and response. Our so-lutions help protect critical infrastructure, provide unified transportation safety and security and protect prominent airport and transit customers including Chicago O’Hare In-ternational Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority system in New York.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.bwiairport.com/en

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.intergraph.com/transportation/airport-transit-security.aspx

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Stephanie Deemer, Senior Manager Public Relations, Intergraph


Cell: 256.542.7326


Address of nominating contact’s organization: 19 Interpro Road Madison, AL 35758

http://www.bwiairport.com/en



[email protected]

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Okaloosa County Airports Police Department 2014 WINNER

Category:

Most Notable Airport Security Program, Project or Initiative


Okaloosa County Airports Police Department


It is my honor to nominate the Okaloosa County Airports Police Department for the 2014 GSN Airport/Seaport/Bor-der Security Awards “Most Notable Airport Security Pro-gram, Project or Initiative.” The OCAPD is a full-service law enforcement agency located in the Florida Panhandle. The OCAPD is responsible for the law enforcement and pub-lic safety efforts at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), the Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) in Crestview and Cole-man Kelly Field (DTS) in Destin. The Okaloosa County Air-ports Police Department was created in 2012 and currently has Ten (10) full-time officers and eight (8) part-time offi-cers that provide law enforcement and security services 24 hours a day. All OCAPD officers are sworn law enforcement

officers in the State of Florida. The OCAPD prides itself on its efforts to protect life and property, while continuing to provide the highest level of customer service and sup-port. Mission: The mission of the Okaloosa County Airports Police is to provide a safe and secure environment for its citizens and visitors by providing premier law enforcement services. Vision: Be the best we can be, in all that we do by doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right rea-

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sons. Core Values: Our core values are non-negotiable.

• Treatpeoplewithdignityandrespect• Servicebeforeself• Reverenceforthelaw• Commitmenttoprofessionalism

The Okaloosa County Airports Police Department is a unique law enforcement agency for a number of reasons. In light of the tragic 9/11 attacks the security and law en-forcement operations associated with air travel has in-creases substantially. The OCAPD is continually attempt-ing to update and advance with the latest trends revolving around Homeland Security and the public safety. Officers are provided with advances equipment and training to bet-ter prepare them for future. The OCAPD is continuously alert to potential threats to the public, primarily in the area of potential terrorist attacks. Located between Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field Air Force Base we realize the threat potential is very high, therefore the OCAPD strives to provide the highest level of protection possible. The pri-mary purpose of the OCAPD is the security of the airport facilities and the protection of the airlines passengers and visitors to our locations. The Northwest Florida Regional Airport provides commercial air passenger service for a vast area of Northwest Florida. Thousands of commuters fly in and out of the Northwest Florida Regional Airport each year. In fact, in 2013 there were over 900,000 people who traveled through the Northwest Florida Regional Air-port. For those who visit the area, the airport may be their first impression of Okaloosa County and we want to en-sure it is a positive one. With a pleasant climate and beau-tiful surroundings, it is easy to see why both business and recreational travelers visit Okaloosa County. The Airport Police want to make sure locals and visitors alike feel safe in our county from the moment they step off an airplane.

As Chief of Police for the Okaloosa County Airports Police Department I am honored to work with such dedicated men and women. We believe that our efforts do make a difference. Again, it is my pleasure to nominate these hardworking law enforcement professionals for the 2014 GSN Airport/Seaport/Border Security Awards.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:http://www.flyvps.com/flyvps-airport-police-department/

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:http://www.flyvps.com/

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Chief Andrew Johnson, Okaloosa County Airports Police Department

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell phone: Tel: 850.651.7160 ext.1340Cell: 850.200.5076 Nominating contact’s email address: [email protected]

Address of nominating contact’s organization: Northwest Florida Regional Airport Attn. Okaloosa County Airports Police Department 1701 State Road 85 North Eglin AFB, FL 32542

http://www.flyvps.com/flyvps-airport-police-department/

http://www.flyvps.com/

[email protected]

[email protected]

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Port of Baltimore 2014 WINNER

Category:

Most Notable Seaport Security Program (Port Initiative)


Port of Baltimore


Baltimore is one of only two Eastern U.S. ports where the main shipping channel reaches a depth of 50 feet (15.2 meters). This fact paves the way for the port to receive post panamax ships at a time where post panamax ships are on the rise. 2013 was a particularly productive year for Port of Baltimore. Port of Baltimore public terminals have increased their cargo exports by 22.6 percent in the past four years and overall export tonnage from the public terminals is 52.2% higher than it was since 2007. The POB was tenth in the nation and fifth on the U.S. East Coast for the number of cruise passengers or embarks in 2012. The U.S. Coast Guard’s 2013 annual security inspec-tion of the Maryland Port Authority (MPA) earned a per-

fect evaluation; overall, the MPA has received six straight “Excellent” evaluations by the U.S. Coast Guard. Port of Baltimore lead a number of significant port security initia-tives focusing on both landside and waterside security. Selected security improvements in 2013 include:

• A Remote Control Submersible Vehicle introduced as a means to further secure the berths of MP A termi-nals. This technology also has the capability to detect Improvised Explosive Devices (lED) on vessels

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• An Underwater Intrusion Detection System installed in an effort to detect underwater/sub-surface at-tempts to attack vessels, negatively impact the flow of commerce and/or injure or kill human life,

• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems of all MPA terminals were significantly enhanced.

• Annual credentials issued for all MPA Terminal em-ployees.

• The MPA visitor access system, known as mVisitor, continues to be refined and improved.

• The use of eModal Trucker Check for all cargo is incor-porated at both Dundalk and Seagirt Marine Termi-nals. This system requires all companies and drivers transporting cargo to pre-register in the system prior to coming to the terminals.

• Active Shooter Response Training The resources and attention dedicated to maritime security within the Port of Baltimore is worthy of the GSN Seaport Secu-rity Award for 2014.

Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:www.mpa.maryland.gov

Link to additional information on product, service or program, with brief description:www.mpa.maryland.gov

Name and organization of nominating contact for this entry, including name, title, organization: Marianne Molchan, CEO Molchan Marine Services


Address of nominating contact’s organization: 411 Walnut Ave #6460, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

www.mpa.maryland.gov

www.mpa.maryland.gov

[email protected]

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