Emergency services

Milken Institute Urges Better Global Coordination to Detect and Prevent Future Pandemics

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute, today released a set of recommendations that can be used to mobilize an early warning system for global pandemic threats.

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  • FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute, today released a set of recommendations that can be used to mobilize an early warning system for global pandemic threats.
  • The pandemic revealed significant gaps in early warning capabilities, but we now know what it will take to develop a better, more effective system.
  • Its now critically important to bring our efforts to scale through dedicated focus and close coordination to ensure global readiness to detect emerging threats to human health.
  • A Global Early Warning System for Pandemics: Mobilizing Surveillance for Emerging Pathogens is co-authored by Esther Krofah, Carly Gasca, and Anna DeGarmo.

One Concern and SOMPO Expand Partnership to Develop Global Resilience Market With More Than $100 Million in Total Commitments by SOMPO

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

One Concern, Inc., today announced that SOMPO Holdings, Inc., has agreed to launch the next phase of their strategic partnership to jointly develop the global resilience market.

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  • One Concern, Inc., today announced that SOMPO Holdings, Inc., has agreed to launch the next phase of their strategic partnership to jointly develop the global resilience market.
  • As part of the agreement, SOMPO will invest an additional $45 million in One Concern, enabling One Concern to expand its core capabilities in AI-enabled resilience solutions and disaster-risk mitigation technologies.
  • In total, its the largest deal in the emerging resilience space worth more than $100 million to One Concern as part of a multi-year strategic partnership with SOMPO.
  • SOMPO estimates the market potential in Japan to be at least $1 billion annually.

24/7 Sobriety Participants are Now Visiting Automated Kiosks for Their Twice-Daily Breathalyzer Tests

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

In the past year, seven 24/7 Sobriety Programs have made the switch to this fully automated breathalyzer system, which now conducts more than 550 alcohol screening tests a day in the Dakotas.

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  • In the past year, seven 24/7 Sobriety Programs have made the switch to this fully automated breathalyzer system, which now conducts more than 550 alcohol screening tests a day in the Dakotas.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    North and South Dakota are 24/7 Sobriety Program states that require participants to submit to court-mandated breathalyzer tests as a condition of their sentences for DUI offenses.
  • In the past, these tests have been administered by sheriff deputies or jail administrators using handheld breathalyzers a time-consuming process for both staff and participants.
  • This automated process frees up staff for higher-value work and reduces the administrative costs of 24/7 Sobriety Programs.

QBE Outlines Business Continuity Strategies to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

"Effective business continuity planning and responding requires an investment of time and resources in planning, preparing, training, and testing," said Paul Isaac, Senior Vice President and Loss Control Leader at QBE North America.

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  • "Effective business continuity planning and responding requires an investment of time and resources in planning, preparing, training, and testing," said Paul Isaac, Senior Vice President and Loss Control Leader at QBE North America.
  • Once the above components are identified, create a business continuity plan by identifying backup equipment, storage, distribution, employees, and contractors to fill potential gaps.
  • Additionally, there are several useful resources to assist with hurricane preparedness planning, including The Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit and business continuity planning suite from FEMA.
  • Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2020 of $4.775 billion.

Malta Police Deploys Motorola Solutions’ Body-Worn Cameras to All Frontline Officers

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Motorola Solutions today announced that Malta Police Force has deployed Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras to all frontline officers across the Republic of Malta.

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  • Motorola Solutions today announced that Malta Police Force has deployed Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras to all frontline officers across the Republic of Malta.
  • The roll out is part of Malta Police Forces transformation strategy which aims to modernize the police force while increasing trust and transparency with the community.
  • Every day, these body-worn cameras will capture evidence, deliver transparency and increase the efficiency of our workflows, said Malta Police Commissioner Angelo Gaf.
  • Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras are widely adopted by frontline emergency teams including the National Police in France, Belgium Police, Romanian Police, Romanian Border Police and multiple police forces across the U.K..
    Motorola Solutions is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics.

InVeris Training Solutions Delivers Advanced Mobile Training Capability to Australian Defence Force

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

InVeris Training Solutions, the leading provider of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training systems and services for domestic and international military and law enforcement, has successfully passed on-site acceptance testing for 14 Mobile Weapon Training Simulation Systems (MWTSS) and an additional 73 EF88 weapon simulators for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

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  • InVeris Training Solutions, the leading provider of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training systems and services for domestic and international military and law enforcement, has successfully passed on-site acceptance testing for 14 Mobile Weapon Training Simulation Systems (MWTSS) and an additional 73 EF88 weapon simulators for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
  • MWTSS provides the highest levels of realism for marksmanship, judgmental, collective and call-for-fire training, said Andrea Czop, vice president of strategy, sales and marketing for InVeris Training Solutions.
  • InVeris has been a proud supplier of WTSS capability to the ADF since 1999, said Kevin McNaughton, managing director, InVeris Training Solutions Pty Ltd. We remain a committed partner supporting the operational readiness of Australias soldiers, sailors and airmen with advanced simulation and training systems.
  • With a portfolio of technology-enabled training solutions, and a team of 400 employees driven to innovate, InVeris Training Solutions is the global leader in integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training solutions.

CPSC Announces $2 Million in Pool Safely Grants Available for State and Local Governments to Help Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now

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Friday, May 28, 2021

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for a Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) offered to state and local governments.

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  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for a Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) offered to state and local governments.
  • The PSGP is a part of CPSC's national campaign to make drowning and drain entrapment prevention a critical public safety priority.
  • The VGB Act seeks to provide state and local governments with assistance for education, training and enforcement of pool safety requirements.
  • Poolsafely.gov has free, downloadable information for the general public, state and local officials, the swimming pool and spa community and the media.

Memorial Day Weekend Safety: Steps You Can Take to Have Fun and Stay Fire Safe

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Friday, May 28, 2021

With the start of summer, our customers are spending more time outdoors and getting ready for family fun.

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  • With the start of summer, our customers are spending more time outdoors and getting ready for family fun.
  • Stay out of these water conveyances, which are very dangerous due to slippery sides and fast-moving water.
  • If customers decide to stay home for the three-day weekend and avoid the crowds, now is a good time to think about protecting your home from wildfire.
  • Continuing to upgrade the electric grid by hardening at least 180 miles of power lines to reduce wildfire risks.

Oshkosh Corporation announces participation in upcoming investor conferences

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, announced today that it will present at two upcoming virtual investor conferences.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, announced today that it will present at two upcoming virtual investor conferences.
  • Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs more than 14,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in peoples lives.
  • Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG, Pierce, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, Frontline, Oshkosh Airport Products, London and Pratt Miller.
  • , All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

Safe-T to Present at 2021 LD Micro Invitational XI on June 10, 2021

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

For more information on the LD Micro Invitational XI, please contact your conference representative or you may also email your request to [email protected] or call Chris Tyson at (949) 491-8235.

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  • For more information on the LD Micro Invitational XI, please contact your conference representative or you may also email your request to [email protected] or call Chris Tyson at (949) 491-8235.
  • Safe-T Group Ltd. (Nasdaq, TASE: SFET) is a provider of access solutions and intelligent data collection.
  • Our cloud and on-premises solutions mitigate attacks on enterprises business-critical services and sensitive data, while ensuring uninterrupted business continuity.
  • For example, Safe-T is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses participation at a future conference.