Approved Technologies

The SAFETY Act provides two levels of liability protections for approval: Designation and Certification. By obtaining either Designation or Certification, companies obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever put to use during a terrorist attack. See below for a list of approved technology certifications.





Company/Technology

Raytheon UTD, Inc.: Vulnerability Assessments and Mitigation Services

Approved: February 21, 2008 | Expires: March 31, 2013

Raytheon UTD, Inc. provides Vulnerability Assessments and Mitigation Services. The Technology is a set of services that consist of: Balance Survivability Assessments, Defense Critical Infrastructure Program Assessments, Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection Analysis, Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans, Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Plans, Modeling, and Customer Training. The Technology also includes all technical manuals and the selection, hiring, training, and qualifications of the personnel that perform the services.


Life Shield Engineered Systems, LLC: Blast Mitigating Composite Panels

Approved: February 21, 2008 | Expires: October 31, 2010

Life Shield Engineered Systems, LLC’s Blast Mitigating Composite Panels are a fiber-reinforced or non-fiber-reinforced polymer and are designed to protect life and critical assets that are directly or indirectly impacted by a projectile strike or explosion. The panels are designed to capture fragments and resist blast overpressure and may be fastened to existing walls, ceilings, floors, or others surfaces.


Raytheon Company : Criminal Information Sharing Services

Approved: February 13, 2008 | Expires: March 31, 2013

Raytheon Company provides Criminal Information Sharing Services. The Technology is a set of systems engineering and integration services that are used to aid the creation of a secure network system that enables law enforcement agencies to share cross jurisdictional information to provide assistance in the prevention or investigation of Acts of Terrorism.


Michael Stapleton Associates, LTD: SmartTech Chem System

Approved: February 07, 2008 | Expires: February 28, 2013

Michael Stapleton Associates, LTD provide the SmartTech Chem System. The Technology consists of processes for the installation and remote monitoring of the CW Sentry 3G, a chemical sensor. These processes include: pre-engineering assessment of the facility, installation of the chemical sensors, remote monitoring of the chemical sensors, and several associated services.


Trinity Technology Group, Inc.: Private Screening Services

Approved: January 14, 2008 | Expires: February 28, 2013

Trinity Technology Group, Inc. provides the Private Screening Services. The Technology consists of trained personnel who perform checkpoint screening of passengers, carry-on bags, and checked baggage at airports to prevent the smuggling of explosives, weapons, and other forbidden materials. The services are part of the Screening Partnership Program and use Transportation Security Administration approved standard operating procedures.


Bruker Daltonics NBC Detection Corp.: Rapid Alarm and Identification Device-XP (RAID-XP)

Approved: January 14, 2008 | Expires: February 28, 2013

Bruker Daltonics NBC Detection Corp. provides the Rapid Alarm and Identification Device-XP (RAID-XP). The Technology is a portable device designed to give first responders a means of detecting and responding to terrorist attacks involving exposure to chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and radiological agents. The Technology combines Bruker’s SVG2 radiation survey instrument and its SAFETY Act Certified RAID-XP.


Selective Site Consultants, Inc.: SpiNut

Approved: January 14, 2008 | Expires: February 28, 2013

Selective Site Consultants, Inc. provides the SpiNut. The Technology is an individually keyed locking nut system designed to secure critical infrastructure items such as electrical transmission towers, communication towers, and water distribution structures from terrorist attacks. The design of the Technology prevents removal without the use of the accompanying matching socket.


Tactical Survey Group, Inc.: Tactical Survey System (TSS)

Approved: January 03, 2008 | Expires: January 31, 2013

Tactical Survey Group, Inc. provides the Tactical Survey System (TSS). The Technology consists of an electronic database and display system that features high resolution images and facility specific information. Site survey/data collection, data processing and production, and training services are also components of the Technology. It is designed to improve response to emergencies such as terrorist attacks.


GSS Security Services, Inc.: GSS K-9 Explosive Detection Services

Approved: December 27, 2007 | Expires: January 31, 2013

GSS Security Services, Inc. provides the GSS K-9 Explosive Detection Services. The Technology consists of Canine (K-9) Explosion Detection Teams (one trained handler and one trained canine) and K-9 Explosive Detection Training programs for the training of its customers’ K-9 teams. All K-9 teams must pass the training, and certified teams are capable of detecting a number of different explosive materials. The selection, qualification criteria, and training all adhere to the U.S. Police Canine Association (USPCA) guidelines.


Mistral Security, Inc.: Blast Containment Receptacles (BCR)

Approved: December 18, 2007 | Expires: January 31, 2013

Mistral Security, Inc. provides the Blast Containment Receptacles. The Technology is a line of trash receptacles designed to absorb the blast energy and resist fragments of explosives concealed inside. It consists of two model series which vary in receptacle size, receptacle capacity, and TNT equivalent rating. The smalles models may come with an optional lid.