Modernization
FCC proposes rules for VOIP 911 calls
The Federal Communications Commission's proposed rule seeks to ensure that Enhanced 911 systems can accommodate calls from IP-enabled phones.
Modernization
DHS, D.C. demonstrate broadband technology
The Homeland Security Department and the District of Columbia today demonstrated a new radio over wireless broadband technology for emergency response.
People
CBP to test new features in trade system
Customs and Border Protection is looking for volunteers to test Secure Data Portal reporting and other new features.
Acquisition
GAO upholds ITIP protests
Unisys, Northrop Grumman and EDS win the opportunity to compete for the Transportation Security Administration's Information Technology Infrastructure Program contract.
People
SBInet faces construction delays
Budget concerns and the need to test the multibillion-dollar border-surveillance system in the laboratory could stall new building for months.
People
Police call for panel on homeland security
Police chiefs urge the next president to convene a national commission on criminal justice and security in 100 days of taking office.
People
DHS orders stop to SBInet
The Homeland Security Department needs Interior Department's blessing to construct towers along the border with Mexico.
People
DHS gets draft permission for SBInet Towers
The Homeland Security Department has gotten a preliminary approval to build a portion of the multibillion dollar SBInet survelliance system through a federal wildlife refuge.
People
Army mandates knowledge principles
Senior Army officials have mandated the adoption of 12 principles intended to foster the sharing of knowledge servicewide.
People
Carolina group backs away from new lab
Five states are competing for a high-tech laboratory that would identify and research the most dangerous pathogens that infect animals and plants.
People
Mobile bank examiners may get improved IT
The Comptroller of the Currency has published a request for information that seeks to improve connectivity, performance and user experiences for more than 1,200 mobile bank examiners.
Digital Government
DHS orders work to stop on SBInet
Boeing has stopped work on the electronic surveillance system until the Homeland Security Department receives the necessary permissions from the Interior Department.
People
Law could impede high-risk cargo screening
A law that requires 100 percent scanning of U.S.-bound ocean cargo by 2012 could have a negative effect on efforts to target high-risk cargo, a new GAO report states.
Digital Government
TSA reinstates enrollments for vendor
Verified Identity Pass can resume enrolling members in the Registered Traveler program because the company now meets encryption standards, the Transportation Security Administration has said.
People
Agencies seek to standardize trade data
Several agencies are preparing to integrate the collection and sharing of international trade data across the government.
Digital Government
DHS awards $11.7 million for cyber research
The Homeland Security Department made the awards in several research areas, including botnets and malware, scalable secure systems and cybersecurity metrics.
People
DHS' trusted-traveler program expands
About 1,100 people have enrolled in the Homeland Security Department’s Global Entry trusted-traveler program, which will expand to four more airports this fall.
People
Conflicts of interest: Unresolved questions
Rules for conflicts of interest would be helpful, but how much should they cover?
People
Conflicts of interest at impasse
Industry and government take different stands on who is responsible for pointing out conflicts of interest.
People