Explosive detection

A forensic analysis will allow the detection of trace amounts of illegal drugs. Given that the analysis would require the detection of extremely small molecular weights, the use of Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectroscopy will yield the best results. Gas Chromatography involves a sample being vaporised and injected onto the…

horses to armored cavalry to explosive detection animals. However, in this age of gun and rockets, is it ethical for animals to have a place within a modern military’s arsenal? There are many ways in which a modern military can utilize animals in a safe, ethical, and humane way that protects the lives of both humans and animals alike. Within the past few decades animals have been used for tasks deemed too dangerous for humans, have been trained to sniff out explosives, and have been used to…

There are several possible types of terrorist attacks using Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), using conventional firearms and explosives, or ”other means of attack (including low-tech devices and delivery, attacks on infrastructure, and cyber terrorism)”, (FEMA, 2002, P. 9). Each type of attack or a combination of several will need its own action plan by emergency managers and emergency responders, making the identification of the type of attack and weapon used critical. If an attack occurs,…

Perry Road by the mall where someone actually fired shots at someone else. They called Chris out with his dog, and he was able to put his dog to use, which again goes to show you the value that Chris has to the department and the value that a bomb detection dog. I will let him tell the story and what he did. (Capt.…

photographic developers and explosives. 2,4-DNP is readily absorbed by gastrointestinal and respiratory tract leading to acute and chronic toxicity. Acute…

screening. Many of the people (about 95% white) in the line stared at us but didn’t say anything as we were escorted out of the line to the additional screening. At the time the Explosive Detection Systems was the newest and most expensive screening machine at the airports so most airports only had one. The Explosive Detection Systems is a large white chamber that people walk into. Once inside the automated glass doors close on both sides. Next “Air Puffers On” is announced by the machines then…

POLICE DOGS 3 Police Dogs The role of police dogs in the law enforcement Some people think of police dogs as aggressive and often attacking people for no reason; however, police dogs are used for a range of different jobs that play a big role in assisting police with their work. Though people may find police dogs aggressive, training can actually eliminate aggression. When it comes to police dogs there are many types, and some are more helpful than others. Some of…

Thesis: The transportation system is composed of independent subsystems that depend on each other to help identify vulnerabilities. Each system is evaluated individually and then collectively to identify vulnerable areas. Interoperability is disabled among modes of transportation when independent systems operate on private hardware and software platforms. Electronic communication and internet exposes interoperability to viruses and malicious acts by hackers and insider threats. Each mode of…

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