Editor's note: In the original version of this story, the characterization of Chiron's relationship with Huntingdon was inaccurate. Chiron currently does not do business with Huntingdon, but may do so …
County emergency drill no small matter
In Syracuse Tuesday, emergency preparedness officials were up against one of the most feared bioterrorism agents: small pox. Law enforcement and emergency personnel were being drilled as part of an …
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Animal database to help detect terrorism
Pets and farm animals may be key in detecting bioterrorism, and Purdue researchers are creating the processes to do so. A data surveillance system being developed by the School of Veterinary Medicine …
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Registered traveler program to begin testing
Frequent fliers would be expedited at 5 airports. The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday it will launch an experimental program this month to speed frequent travelers through …
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CIA Declassifies Most of Senate Iraq WMD Report
The CIA has nearly finished declassifying a highly critical report about prewar intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and returned most of it to Congress on Monday with parts it believes …
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CSO survey: Companies lack plans in case of terrorist attacks
They appear to be better prepared for cyberattacks and natural disasters. A majority of security executives surveyed said their companies don't have plans to cope with an unconventional terrorist …
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GAO points to airport security holes
A General Accounting Office report has concluded that the nation's airports have significant holes in employee screening systems. The report targets the Transportation Security Administration's …
Cincinnati may play key role in fight against water terrorism
Cincinnati will help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security develop new atmospheric sensors and other technologies that will allow cities across the nation to better detect and respond to biological …
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FORCE READY FOR CHEMICAL TERROR ATTACK
Specially-trained police officers are to take delivery of a nerve gas antidote to be used in the event of a terrorist attack. Thousands of self-injecting antidote syringes will be distributed across …
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Ohio Hospitals Join In Early Warning System
Move Could Help Detect Potential Terrorist Activity. Hospitals in Ohio are joining with others to watch for signs of a terrorist attack, a move health officials say could play a vital role in early …
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