Mitigate, Detect, and Deter
Technologically Speaking Podcast: Season 3, Episode 5. In this episode, host John Verrico sits down with Dr. LaTasha Thompson, Program Director of S&T’s Office of SAFETY Act Implementation. LaTasha breaks down the SAFETY Act for us—explaining its significance, how it works, and even how it could impact you. You’ll learn about the important legal liability protections provided under the SAFETY Act, hear how anti-terrorism technologies are being evaluated and assessed under the Act, and discover some innovative ways lotion and trash cans are being used to protect the nation. You’ll also find out how LaTasha and her team are helping keep stadiums around the country safe and secure from nefarious actors. Show notes:
- Fact Sheet: Office of SAFETY Act Implementation
- Fact Sheet: SAFETY Act for Liability Protections
- Video: SAFETY Act Implementation
- Snapshot: SAFETY Act Program in its 15th Year, Passes 1,000 Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies
- News Release: New SAFETY Act Best Practices Guide Now Available
- Snapshot: New Best Practices Guide to Commercial Building Security Under SAFETY Act Now Available
- Snapshot: DHS S&T partners with NFL, MLB and NBA for increased security
- News Release: S&T Approves 1,000th Anti-Terrorism Technology for SAFETY Act Protections
- Technologically Speaking Podcast
- Recorded on November 6, 2023
