Chemical Detection Sensors to Enhance Security Measures in the Port of Providence

Raytheon Company has been given a contract to incorporate chemical detection devices in the Port of Providence to enhance their current security system. In association with environmental agencies and emergency management, Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) will set up Smith's Detection sensors and cameras to warn and guard the society from chemical threats.

A series of sensors, which work on Raytheon’s Athena technology, put up from the Bay of Narragansett to the Port of Providence supplies information into the Operations Center of the Emergency Management Agency of Providence. The Athena technology collects data from cameras and radars and gives information about the happenings. The chemical detection sensors that will be integrated to this system can enhance the security measures.

According to Karen Kalil Brown, vice president for National & Theater Security Programs, the chemical detection device can provide warning against critical chemical hazards thereby enhancing security in the Providence Port. He also added that the activity is a part of Rhode Island Common Operating Picture (RICOP).