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Jim Kouri is Vice President of the
National Association of Chiefs of Police

Monday, June 27, 2005

"Radiation Detection at Major Seaports by Year's End"
by Jim Kouri, CPP

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The FY 2005 Port Security Grant Program uses a risk-based formula to allocate funds to protect our ports from acts of terrorism. The program fortifies security at our nation’s ports by providing funding to increase protection against potential threats from small craft, underwater attacks and vehicle borne improvised explosives, and to enhance explosive detection capabilities aboard vehicle ferries and associated facilities.

The new risk-based formula considers three elements: threat, vulnerability, and consequence. As part of this risk-management approach, the port security grant program will ensure federally regulated ports, terminals, and US inspected passenger vessels receiving the funds represent assets of the highest national strategic importance. Sixty-six port areas have been identified as eligible applicants for inclusion in the FY 2005 program. Successful applicants will be awarded through a competitive process.

Sources: Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection, American Federation of Police"