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
Michael Stapleton Associates, Ltd., d/b/a MSA Security Approved: January 14, 2025 | Expires: January 31, 2030 Michael Stapleton Associates, Ltd. provides SmartTech® Explosives Detection System. The Technology is a remote system allowing for the transmission of X-ray images to a remotely located bomb technician who provides immediate safety advice for the X-ray machine operator. The Technology also includes the recruitment, hiring, and training of SmartTech® personnel.
Michael Stapleton Associates, Ltd., d/b/a MSA Security Approved: January 09, 2025 | Expires: January 31, 2030 Michael Stapleton Associates, Ltd. provides Explosive Detection Canine (“EDC”) Teams. The Technology is single-purpose explosive detection canine teams comprised of one handler and one canine. It is deployed to Government and commercial customers to locate stationary explosives in vehicles, cargo, luggage, and boxes. The Technology includes the recruitment, hiring, and training of the employees providing these services. The Technology does not include deployment of armed security personnel; detection of person-borne explosives or crowd screening where detection is performed through use of a canine following explosive scents to distant or moving targets; actions initiated by the Seller’s clients after an initial canine alert on an object; or, emergency response procedures established by the Seller’s individual clients.