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Report - As Terrorist
Attacks Continue, Need for Explosives Detection
System Technology Surges
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by:
Dawn Van Zant
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HomelandDefenseStocks.com
Reports: As Terrorist Attacks Continue, Need for Explosives Detection
System Technology Surges
London Attacks Place Emphasis on Need for Prevention Technology such as
Explosives Detection Devices
POINT ROBERTS, WA. July 12th, 2005 – www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com
(HDS) an investor news portal for the homeland defense and security
sector, reports on the need for explosives detection system
technologies as threats of terrorist attacks continue. Companies
working towards bomb detection technology include L-3 Communications
Security and Detection Systems, Inc. (NYSE: LLL), the world’s leading
supplier of X-ray security screening systems; Markland Technologies
(OTCBB: MRKL) a defense and homeland security company transforming
advanced laboratory technology into real-world products such as
next-generation electronic imaging and other detection solutions;
Sniffex (OTC.PK: SNFX) manufacturer of a pocket-sized, hand held
explosives detection device; and Law Enforcement Associates Corporation
(OTCBB: LENF), a manufacturer of a diverse line of undercover
surveillance and detection products.
As the world remains in shock over the recent London bomb attacks where
approximately 50 people have died and nearly 700 victims have been
wounded, the importance of technology as a method of preventing future
terrorist attacks has become crucial. Effective products do exist
through the developments of several homeland security and defense firms
who have identified explosives detection as a necessary technology for
security.
L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. have developed
a suite of products for the aviation, transportation and public
building security markets. Currently, L-3 Security & Detection
Systems has deployed more than 18,000 X-ray screening systems
worldwide, offering security technologies for aviation systems
performing hold baggage explosives detection, oversized baggage, and
checkpoint screening, cargo and air freight screening, port and border
inspection and facility protection. "L-3 continues to work closely with
the TSA, airports, and airlines to provide them with EDS (explosives
detection systems) that meet their challenging needs for high
throughput and more effective threat detection," said Allen Barber,
president of L-3 Security & Detection Systems.
According to Paul Johnson, CEO of Sniffex, “The most important issue
that needs to be addressed with attacks like those which happened in
London is being able to detect explosives from a distance and this is
where Sniffex becomes extremely valuable as a tool. In the case of
London, those who run and manage large train systems or airports,
planes and even large cargo areas would be able to sweep more
effectively using a product like Sniffex, as it allows you cover much
more territory and do things that we previously haven’t been able to do
in terms of bomb detection.”
Law Enforcement Associates Corporation, a surveillance and security
technology company who has recently secured orders for its Under
Vehicle Surveillance Systems from the United States Marshals service
and a bomb squad of a major U.S. city, sees their detection systems as,
“a key element in the protection of American assets and personnel both
here in the United States and throughout the world," explains Paul
Feldman, Law Enforcement Associate’s President.
As terrorist threats continue to plague society, suicide bomber
detection systems have become vital for homeland security and defense.
As Robert Tarini, Chairman and CEO of Markland Technologies explains,
“Army leaders have made it clear that the development of more effective
technologies and methods to stop suicide bombers is a top priority, and
Markland has responded with an approach that we believe will yield the
best results in the shortest possible time.'' Markland’s suicide bomber
detection system includes the development of a single unified solution
that entails ten different detection technologies incorporated into a
single, unified solution, which includes: thermal and electromagnetic
sensors and imaging systems, vapor sensors, metal and chemical
detection processes to spot firearms and explosives, and systems that
can identify biological, radiological and other threats. According to
the Company, one of the most important elements of the entire protocol
is Markland's proprietary ‘stand-off’ detection system -- detection
technologies capable of identifying potential threats at far greater
distances than had previously been achieved. Precise distances are
classified by the military, but such long-range detection is a critical
part of identifying and stopping dangerous individuals before they can
reach their targets and cause bloodshed.
In addition to suicide bomber detection systems and to address issues
of random attacks, the need for preventative, timely and accurate
intelligence information is crucial. As Edward Kaplan, a Professor at
Yale University explains, while sensors can be an effective method of
protecting specific areas, they do not necessarily address the random
nature of numerous suicide bomb attacks, therefore a practical strategy
to deal with this aspect can be seen in the investment in intelligence
gathering as an additional method of prevention.
HomelandDefenseStocks.com is an investor and industry news portal for
the Homeland Defense sector. The HDS website does not make
recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal to
research news, exclusive articles, interviews, investor conferences and
a growing list of participating public companies in the defense sector.
Participating Public Companies:
L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. (NYSE: LLL),
Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL), Sniffex (OTC.PK: SNFX), Law
Enforcement Associates Corporation (OTCBB: LENF)
(HDS is compensated for Featured companies on portal - see disclaimer
for details)
Additional HDS Homeland Security Web Sites:
www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com: including comprehensive
Homeland Security information resources, Homeland Security news,
Homeland Security marketplace, directories and a collection of links on
Homeland Security related topics.
www.BorderAndPortSecurity.com
www.NonlethalStocks.com
www.BiodefenseStocks.com
Disclaimer: ECON Investor Relations Inc is the owner of the domain
HomelandDefenseStocks.com. www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp
Contact:
Dawn Van Zant / Trevor Ruehs
Toll free: 800-665-0411
Email: dvanzant@HomelandDefenseStocks.com,
truehs@HomelandDefenseStocks.com
About the author:
HomelandDefenseStocks.com is an investor and industry news portal for
the Homeland Defense sector. The HDS website does not make
recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal to
research news, exclusive articles, interviews, investor conferences and
a growing list of participating public companies in the defense sector.
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