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Safe Passage International is delighted to announce the release of the VMI Spectrum Series Operator Training Course. The Spectrum series product line by VMI Security offers a complete X-ray inspection solution for belongings, baggage, and cargo using non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology. Our operator training for the VMI Spectrum Series fully immerses students into the equipment and prepares them for the operational setting.

Course material for the VMI Spectrum Series engages students by presenting content in various ways. The course features an abundance of interactive exercises, checking knowledge gained as students advance through the course. To ensure all students are assessed equally, unit and final exam questions are linked to fundamental learning objectives. Exam questions are displayed in diverse formats such as multiple choice, fill in the blank, true/false, matching, ordering, etc. When individual students display deficiencies in certain areas, automatic algorithms will provide targeted remediation where needed to further reinforce those learning objectives.

The VMI Spectrum Series Operator Training Course prepares students to use the VMI Spectrum X-ray system on the job. To learn more about the course, click here.

Safe Passage International will exhibit at the 2023 NSA Conference & Exhibition in Grand Rapids, MI from June 26-29. This annual show put on by the National Sheriffs' Association will display products and equipment relevant to every facet of police work, prisoner transport, and courtroom security. As a first-time exhibitor at this show, we are excited to meet individuals from the general secuirty industry and to show off our products and services.

Safe Passage currently supplies security training programs and services for ports and borders agencies, defense agencies, law enforcement, courthouses, judicial centers, prisons, correctional facilities, etc. We help organizations create and deliver training to promote the screening of people, belongings, and cargo. Our extensive portfolio of security training solutions cover checkpoint security, mailroom security, event security, diplomatic protection, prohibited articles and contraband detection, IED awareness, X-ray interpretation, ETD & X-ray operator courses, DV and 3D X-ray simulators, and more. Visit us at booth 249 to learn more about how we can help shape your security training program.

June 26-28, 2023
DeVos Place Convention Center
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Booth 249

Safe Passage International is pleased to announce the release of the Rapiscan RTT Series Operator Training Course and 3D Simulator. The Rapiscan RTT EDS accurately detects an increased range of explosive threats and prohibited items at high speeds using real time tomography. Our operator and simulator training for the RTT Series introduces students to the system and allows them to practice their 3D X-ray image interpretation skills in a safe, simulated environment.

The RTT Series Operator Training Class uniquely features three stages of operator training with all new interactive exercises dispersed throughout. The first stage is an introduction to viewing 3D images. It advises students on how to transition from viewing traditional 2D images to 3D images. The second stage is all about the RTT system, its core components, and how to properly use the technology. The final stage of operator training explains the in-depth process to resolve 3D X-ray images. Students will then apply what they have learned by spending time with the 3D simulator analyzing an array of X-ray images. Integrated into the simulator is a hold baggage image library to emulate the type of items students will encounter in a real-world setting.

The Rapiscan RTT Series Operator Training Class is carefully arranged to guide students through the transition from 2D to 3D X-ray interpretation with comprehensive instruction for the RTT series. To learn more about the Rapiscan RTT Series Operator Training, click here.

Safe Passage International is excited to be making a return to the Airport Show in Dubai, UAE after four years. The exhibition will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from May 9th through 11th.

Many co-located events will take place alongside the Airport Show including the Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF), Airport Security Middle East, ATC Forum, and Women In Aviation Middle East where industry experts and officials will be discussing a variety of topics crucial to the global aviation industry. We are delighted to be back for this great exhibition in the middle east and hope to see you there.

9-11 May 2023
Sheikh Saeed Hall 1
Stand No. S1012

The Airport Show
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Safe Passage International is proud to release Rapiscan Itemiser 5X-CAR Explosive Trace Detection training. Our training course teaches students how to safely and effectively operate the system to aid in the detection of explosive particles and narcotics at security screening checkpoints.

The Rapiscan Itemiser 5X-CAR training course ensures student comprehension through clearly defined learning objectives. Interactive exercises throughout the course increases engagement and further strengthens learner retention. Automated algorithms evaluate each student’s progress and detects any learning deficiencies. Custom exam sessions are then generated to provide targeted remediation where necessary for each individual.

With this new course, students will gain a thorough understanding of how to use the Itemiser 5X-CAR, perform sampling procedures, and respond appropriately to alarm results. The curriculum is comprehensive and offers standardized instruction across an organization. Students using this training course will be set up for success in the operational environment.

The Rapiscan Itemiser 5X-CAR is a TSA Approved ETD Technology for air cargo. To learn more about operator training for the Rapiscan Itemiser 5X-CAR system, click here.

Safe Passage International is proud to launch our new and exciting next-generation training platform Safe Passage® System 11 (SPS11). Our redesigned training system offers impressive functionality to benefit both students and administrators alike. The system takes advantage of the latest programming technology available, utilizes streamlined coding, and integrates enhanced security measures to ensure secure, peak performance continuously.

After initializing a soft launch last year, Safe Passage was able to define a smooth transition process to migrate clients using the previous system on to SPS11. Upgrading clients and the multitude of users involved to Safe Passage® System 11 was a tremendous undertaking but the Safe Passage team did an incredible job of getting the task done right. During this time, we also gathered feedback and developed additional features and functionality most useful to users including the expansion of administrator tools. Since then, we have fully launched Safe Passage® System 11 and new clients are able to experience SPS11 to the fullest extent.

Safe Passage® System 11 has a flexible configuration and is available as a secure, online training solution as well as an offline training solution with the ability to network multiple PCs into one database. Our premier security training solution offers a superior user experience with a centralized login, intuitive user interface, built-in tools and resources, and multi-device support. SPS11 makes great use of the training data it collects via algorithms to provide optimal analytics and measures. Performance tracking and skills gap analysis automatically structure learning and provide targeted remediation where necessary to reinforce learning objectives, improving student performance over time. Robust reports and a powerful dashboard help administrators to oversee training and tailor custom support strategies by employing tools such as adjustable test parameters and modifiable image libraries.

SPS11 is an integral part of the Safe Passage® Training Solution and we can’t wait to see you on our new platform. Learn more about SPS11:

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Safe Passage is pleased to announce sponsorship of Air Cargo Americas | Supply Chain Americas 2022. Air Cargo Americas will bring together top executives from all sectors of the aviation and logistics industries to exchange views and experiences to enhance the growth of the cargo industry in the Western Hemisphere.

This will be our our first time sponsoring and exhibiting at a trade show since the start of COVID. We are incredibly excited for the opportunity to network in person after such a long time and are thrilled for Air Cargo Americas to be the setting for that.

If you plan to be in Miami for Air Cargo Americas | Supply Chain Americas 2022 from March 8-10, we would love to talk with you about your cargo security training needs. Be sure to visit us at Booth 907 in the Exhibit Hall.

As we continue to monitor the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments closely, the health and well-being of our employees, clients, and their employees is of utmost importance to us.

As a critical partner to your business, we also understand that limiting any impact this health pandemic could have on service to our clients is imperative. We are keenly focused on our preparedness efforts to maintain a safe work environment for our employees and to sustain our business operations.

Security, safety and well-being are integral to our products, business processes, and infrastructure. We have a robust program in place to keep our operations running smoothly during this uncertain time so that we can provide you with the best possible service.

This includes:

• Providing our employees with information and best practices to prevent the spread of any illness
• Enabling work from home capabilities
• Limiting all non-essential business travel
• Coordinating communications with our employees, clients, and partners
• Keeping online training services open for your ongoing training needs
• Deploying a global strategy to coordinate delivery of services and support to our clients including virtual webinars

We will continue to monitor this fluid situation and will shift workloads, as necessary, to ensure essential services remain operable. For decades, Safe Passage has demonstrated unwavering support to our clients in past emergency situations, and in dealing with the present circumstances, we will continue to use every effort to deliver uninterrupted essential services to all our clients.

If you have additional questions, please contact your Safe Passage representative – we are here to help.

Thank you,

The Safe Passage Team

Safe Passage is proud to release operator training for the Smiths IONSCAN 600 system, a portable explosive trace detection (ETD) unit capable of identifying traces of explosives and narcotics in less than eight seconds. This operator training course teaches fundamental subject matter necessary for safe and proper operation of the Smiths IONSCAN 600 ETD.

The course also includes eight (8) new laboratory exercises designed to increase student engagement with training material and further ingrain the learning objectives. With a comprehensive understanding of how to utilize the ETD system, perform sampling procedures, and respond appropriately to alarm results, operators will be both efficient and effective at processing items moving through a security checkpoint.

This latest product release further expands our growing portfolio of security training offerings for the critical infrastructure, transportation, and ports & borders markets. To learn more about the Smiths IONSCAN 600 Operator Training, click here.

Safe Passage is pleased to announce a contract award from a large U.S. federal agency for security checkpoint training courses and X-ray machine simulators. The contract calls for Safe Passage to supply SCORM compliant training packages and engineering support to integrate the packages into the agency’s Learning Management System (LMS).

The SCORM packages are customized to support the Interagency Security Committee’s (ISC) standard for prohibited articles at non-military federal facilities across the United States. Currently, a total of 78 federal facilities will utilize the SCORM packages. All screening agents and contractors will be required to complete training on an annual basis.

“Adding capabilities to support SCORM compliance and LMS integration is just another flexible option we can offer our customers,” said Michael Rooksby, President, Safe Passage International. “The security needs of our customers are driving this move, so it is our responsibility to support world-wide content distribution standards as well as provide integration services.”

Safe Passage is pleased to announce the release of its new Matrix Screening X-ray simulators. In Matrix Screening operations, a screener performing primary X-ray interpretation duties will send suspect bags to secondary screening which is handled by a different screener typically using an Image Viewing station. Airports in the United Kingdom continue to integrate Matrix Screening solutions which have the capability of increasing throughput and security at passenger checkpoints.

X-ray simulators on the market today do not include functionality to support the operational process of Matrix Screening. The new Matrix Screening option from Safe Passage changes that. Now, customers can set the X-ray simulator to enforce REJECT rules. If a screener rejects a bag for further screening, he/she must indicate the item or the area of interest within the bag requiring additional examination. Safe Passage decision trees are set up to provide screeners with a training experience consistent with the operational environment, thereby reinforcing good decision-making skills immediately applicable to the job.

“Integrating operational procedures into X-ray simulators has long been a challenge for suppliers,” said Michael Rooksby, President, Safe Passage International. “With more and more airports looking toward this type of screening environment, it made sense for Safe Passage to invest in this development. We have worked closely with several UK training partners to define and hone the Matrix Screening decision tree to ensure it meets all operational standards.”

Safe Passage offers other courses specifically designed to support UK DfT regulations. These include:

• 6 x 6 Continuous X-ray Training
• National X-ray Competency Test Preparation Training
• Threat Image Projection Remedial Training
• Airport General Security Awareness Training
• Off-Airport General Security Awareness Training
• Top-Up General Security Awareness Training

Safe Passage is pleased to announce the Namibian Directorate of Civil Aviation (DCA) has selected Safe Passage to equip its primary aviation training center and two satellite training centers with Safe Passage Computer Based Training (CBT). In addition to the CBT, Safe Passage is providing instructor-led training and materials to help DCA instructors to create a formal aviation security training program.

The scope of work included collaborating with DCA AvSec instructors to define an outcome-based approach to X-ray interpretation. With recent installations of new X-ray equipment, the DCA wanted to be certain security screeners used the technology to its fullest potential to prevent prohibited articles from entering the sterile area.

“DCA’s goal is to raise the level of proficiency of all security personnel,” said Michael Rooksby, President, Safe Passage International. “By partnering with Safe Passage, DCA instructors are now able to provide high-quality training that meets international standards. Utilizing our technology, instructors can track performance across their airports and focus remedial training where it is needed the most.”

CAAB, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, has awarded a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of aviation security training and certification. As part of this deal, Safe Passage will deliver a blended training program to CAAB instructors, which is set to include computer-based training (CBT), instructor-led training (ILT), practical exercises, and on-the-job training (OJT).

The tender will be implemented in three phases. Just recently, officials from CAAB visited with Safe Passage to conduct phase one – the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). CAAB met with our team, inspected our facility, and verified the training software complies with all tender specifications. During phase two, a two-week training session will be held for 12 CAAB instructors and maintenance personnel at Safe Passage’s facility. During the third phase, training will be delivered locally in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This last phase will formally kick-off CAAB’s training program and certify instructors on how to use the blended training program to train CAAB security screeners.

“This is an exciting time for Safe Passage,” said Michael Rooksby, President, Safe Passage International. “Working on this project with the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh gives Safe Passage a unique opportunity to help shape the baseline blended training program for all future aviation security screeners in Bangladesh.”

We recently wrapped up our winter image capture and are proud to share the results. Over the past few months, our team has captured and processed over 4,600 images for cabin baggage, mail, and cargo screening right here in our warehouse facility. This achievement is part of an overall effort to boost our image libraries and provide students with fresh images and new types of threats.

Take a look at this video below of the team hard at work in the warehouse:

https://youtu.be/OwwLKcFF9bA

Safe Passage is proud to release operator training for the Morpho Itemiser 4DX system. This latest release expands our portfolio of equipment training offerings for critical infrastructure, transportation, and ports & borders.

The Morpho Itemiser 4DX is an explosive trace detection (ETD) system built to detect a broad range of explosives and narcotics. Operator training from Safe Passage provides students with the knowledge required to properly operate the system, perform sampling procedures, and respond appropriately to on-screen results.

This operator training also includes two new laboratory exercises for increased engagement and brand new exam questions to test student learning. The Morpho Itemiser 4DX training teaches essential skills necessary to use ETD system and prepares screeners to perform on the job.

To learn more about Morpho Itemiser 4DX Operator Training, click here.

G4S Secure Solutions Hong Kong has recently purchased an upgrade to Safe Passage’s latest training system and courses. The upgraded training courses include instruction on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), X-ray machine operation, and X-ray interpretation of air cargo.

Up until recently, G4S Hong Kong was using one of the original Safe Passage System 40 units. These units were designed to be portable and offered X-ray interpretation certification for checkpoint screeners.

It’s probably safe to assume G4S Hong Kong was our last customer using a System 40 unit. We’re pleased the system lasted twenty years, but are even more pleased G4S Hong Kong can now take advantage of the latest training system, features, images, and courses.

Safe Harbor is the policy agreement established between the United States Department of Commerce and the European Union that regulates the handling of personal data.

Safe Passage International has self-certified compliance with this framework and provides privacy protection for any data received as defined by the European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection.

As a result, we have updated our Privacy Policy Statement. To learn about our information collection and sharing practices, please visit http://www.safe-passage.com/?w=privacy. To view Safe Passage’s certification for US-EU Safe Harbor, head to http://safeharbor.export.gov/list.aspx.

We are pleased to announce Serco Immigration Services has selected Safe Passage to provide key training programs for its staff in Australia. Serco has recently renewed a contract to run Australia’s immigration detention centers for an additional five years. They will continue to supply various services including accommodation and education for thousands of illegal immigrants at its nine locations around Australia.

Serco’s three year deal with Safe Passage for services will be used to provide initial and recurrent training for the proper use of X-ray equipment and X-ray interpretation. Students will learn critical image interpretation skills for detecting prohibited articles in order to prevent their entry into the immigration centers. Serco is now our third contract in the Asia-Pacific region to provide training solutions for immigration and customs services.

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) is a global supplier of training programs and services for the aviation, cargo, critical infrastructure, judicial, maritime, and general security industries.  Since 1989, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition and achieved excellence in designing, developing, and delivering highly effective training solutions.  Safe Passage has continued to support government entities and strategic partners by providing training for the screening of people, belongings, and cargo.  Powered by years of experience and the industry’s most innovative technology, Safe Passage has helped accelerate performance, effectiveness, and efficiency among the world’s best organizations.

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About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) is a global supplier of training programs and services for the aviation, cargo, critical infrastructure, judicial, maritime, and general security industries.  Since 1989, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition and achieved excellence in designing, developing, and delivering highly effective training solutions.  Safe Passage has continued to support government entities and strategic partners by providing training for the screening of people, belongings, and cargo.  Powered by years of experience and the industry’s most innovative technology, Safe Passage has helped accelerate performance, effectiveness, and efficiency among the world’s best organizations.

As a global leader of training programs and services, Safe Passage is proud to announce the release of its new UK National Aviation Security Training Programme for initial and recurrent regulated agent air cargo security training. The Regulated Agent Air Cargo Security Training Programme is based on an earlier release approved by the UK DfT in May of last year (approval number C/245) which covered Level A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, including X-ray. This latest training programme follows a different structure and is modeled after the modules defined in the new UK Air Cargo Training Syllabus. It is mapped against the requirements in EU 185/2010 and the UK Training Aim.

The UK Regulated Agent Air Cargo Security Training Programme offers a contemporary way to address training distinct from the traditional classroom model. Using self-paced, data-driven training, students are presented with a superior learning experience, instructors are equipped with performance-based tools to better coach individuals, and management of training in real-time becomes more feasible.

“The current market is overflowing with security training service providers employing linear content with little to no control available to you,” said Michael Rooksby, President, Safe Passage International. “With the Regulated Agent Air Cargo Security Training Programme, training is interactive, focused on individual job duties, and encourages natural progression through training at an appropriate speed.”

This approach delivers uniform training across the organization while fostering an environment of enhanced learning and higher retention of key competencies for students. The results for organizations are increased productivity, reduced risk, and lowered costs.

Learn more about the UK Regulated Agent Air Cargo Security Training Programme here.

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) is a global supplier of training programs and services for the aviation, cargo, critical infrastructure, judicial, maritime, and general security industries.  Since 1989, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition and achieved excellence in designing, developing, and delivering highly effective training solutions.  Safe Passage has continued to support government entities and strategic partners by providing training for the screening of people, belongings, and cargo.  Powered by years of experience and the industry’s most innovative technology, Safe Passage has helped accelerate performance, effectiveness, and efficiency among the world’s best organizations.

Safe Passage was founded in 1989 and is a global supplier of training programs and services for the Critical Infrastructure, Transportation, and Ports and Borders markets. Over the years, we have expanded our reach into more than 50 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

To gain insight into our history and background, view the video below.  

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), operator of nine principal airports in South Africa, extends use of the Safe Passage training to all of its airports.  This initiative aligns with ACSA’s growth and goal of providing its customers with a protected infrastructure for the movement of people and goods.  Expanding the use of Safe Passage training will prepare screeners across the country to provide the highest level of security and customer service. 

Safe Passage worked with Airports Company South Africa to design a training program to support screeners’ understanding of how to use new security equipment, such as Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) equipment, and establish a training standard across all airports.  Overseeing screeners on a large scale across the entire country required Safe Passage to design a network framework specifically for ACSA that links remote training facilities to a centrally managed hub.  The new Training Management System architecture allows for simple user management from a centralized location and seamless retrieval of training records located at any ACSA airport. 

Safe Passage and ACSA continually collaborate in order to determine the best training solutions to satisfy ACSA’s growing needs.  With a strong commitment to Airports Company South Africa’s success, Safe Passage will strive to consistently fulfill ACSA’s needs today and into the future.

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) is a global supplier of training programs and services for the aviation, cargo, critical infrastructure, judicial, maritime, and general security industries.  Since 1989, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition and achieved excellence in designing, developing, and delivering highly effective training solutions.  Safe Passage has continued to support government entities and strategic partners by providing training for the screening of people, belongings, and cargo.  Powered by years of experience and the industry’s most innovative technology, Safe Passage has helped accelerate performance, effectiveness, and efficiency among the world’s best organizations.

Safe Passage International is actively expanding into the Ports and Borders industry by increasing their product breadth of content courses and simulator courses developed for mobile cargo and vehicle inspection systems.  Security training ranges from screening trucks and containers to cargo, pallets, and large packages at land borders and seaports.  Immigration agencies, customs facilities, port authorities, and other agencies will be able to use these courses to support secure movement of goods and persons across country boundaries. 

Of the latest release, equipment training is available for the following X-ray imaging systems:
 

• SAIC VACIS IP6500 Cargo Inspection System
• Smiths HI-SCAN 250250 CAB 2-Inspection (HCVS) System
• Smiths HI-SCAN 250250 Dual View CAB 2-Inspection (HCVS) System
• Smiths Heimann Cargo Vision Mobile (HCVM) X-ray Screening System

 
Course topics cover recognizing machine components, understanding how to operate the system properly, and using various image enhancement features to make informed decisions.  Using the simulator, security screeners are able to improve their image interpretation skills all while gaining an understanding of the system interface. 

“One of our newest Ports and Borders clients is Dubai Customs,” said Michael Rooksby, President, Safe Passage International.  “We worked with them extensively and recently delivered a suite of Arabic courses for mobile and stationary inspection systems as part of their training curriculum.  Dubai Customs has since been able to train its screeners, maintain a constant flow of throughput, and efficiently collect customs revenue.”

Around the world, agencies like Dubai Customs share a similar overall goal: maintaining security for cross-border travel and trade while streamlining operations in the best way to gain efficiencies and effectiveness.  A training solution from Safe Passage can help achieve this goal and prepare security screeners to become proficient in recognizing the presence of threats, contraband, and prohibited items.  Safe Passage will continue to build its product line and seeks to further grow its reach into the Ports and Borders industry. 

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) is a global supplier of training programs and services for the aviation, cargo, critical infrastructure, judicial, maritime, and general security industries.  Since 1989, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition and achieved excellence in designing, developing, and delivering highly effective training solutions.  Safe Passage has continued to support government entities and strategic partners by providing training for the screening of people, belongings, and cargo.  Powered by years of experience and the industry’s most innovative technology, Safe Passage has helped accelerate performance, effectiveness, and efficiency among the world’s best organizations.

OMA, an airport group operating and managing thirteen international airports in Mexico’s northern and central regions, constantly seeks to ensure their security workforce is equipped with the resources, knowledge, and skills to be successful on the job.  When it required a comprehensive suite of security training courses for its airports, OMA turned to Safe Passage.  OMA’s mission is to provide world class facilities and services to its clients, develop the skills of their staff, and promote sustainable development within the company.  Their commitment to quality is a common feature shared with Safe Passage.

OMA aims to make their security workforce dynamic and adaptable to stay ahead of the threats they face on an ongoing basis.  With Safe Passage, OMA found a complete solution to satisfy their training need for passenger, cabin baggage, and hold baggage screening.  Safe Passage was able to provide guidance throughout the entire process with recommendations on setup and implementation across all thirteen of their airports. 

The Safe Passage training platform features interactive content and engaging simulators to prepare OMA’s workforce to meet the security challenges of today.  Students are able to hone their skills during training and carry that knowledge into the real world to ensure the safety of passengers while on the job.  The training platform seamlessly connects all of OMA’s airports through a networked architecture.  Administrators have the ability to generate reports for any individual trained at one of the thirteen airport locations.  With this, OMA can certify that their entire security workforce is effective, efficient, and trained to the highest standard. 

While the current training platform infrastructure is prepared to resolve today’s security concerns, it is also flexible enough to handle changes arising in the future, from dealing with the latest threat innovations to incorporating emerging screening technologies into training.  In a rapidly changing security environment, the Safe Passage training platform is a powerful tool that will accelerate the performance of OMA’s overall operations and keep their security workforce vigilant. 

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) is a global supplier of training programs and services for the aviation, cargo, critical infrastructure, judicial, maritime, and general security industries.  Since 1989, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition and achieved excellence in designing, developing, and delivering highly effective training solutions.  Safe Passage has continued to support government entities and strategic partners by providing training for the screening of people, belongings, and cargo.  Powered by years of experience and the industry’s most innovative technology, Safe Passage has helped accelerate performance, effectiveness, and efficiency among the world’s best organizations.

Dubai Customs believes in integrating innovation with technology and follows a 'Reform and Modernization Program' which seeks to develop processes, adopt the latest technology, and most importantly, foster its people, to meet the challenges of the future.  In times where national security is a prevalent concern, Dubai Customs uses the most advanced scanning and inspection systems alongside a brigade of specially trained screeners utilizing custom courses developed by Safe Passage to ensure operational efficiency.  By leveraging its assets effectively, Dubai Customs is able to protect its community from the infiltration of drugs, prohibited articles, and threats which impose a great risk to security, economy, and society in general.

The growth of international commerce is an integral part of Dubai’s economic prosperity.  Dubai Customs relies heavily on cargo inspection systems and its people to expose trade fraud, uncover terrorist threats, facilitate trade, and grow customs revenue.  “Together, we are working to provide a full range of training solutions to better prepare screeners to identify anomalies in screened items, especially within our training simulator," said Michael Rooksby, President, Safe Passage International.  “Our goal is to ensure their screeners are fully equipped with the training and knowledge to recognize the latest threats, contraband, and concealment techniques.  We are very proud of our ongoing effort to help secure Dubai and support their customs activities." 

As one of the leading customs administrations in the Middle East, Dubai Customs is enhancing sustainable development while promoting Dubai’s image worldwide.  Dubai Customs is generating principal capital by building its reputation as a preferable destination for business and tourism.  It continues to streamline customs procedures, promote compliance, and advocate for the movement of legitimate trade.  In support of the Dubai Government Strategic Plan, Dubai Customs strives for government excellence, economic growth, social development, and national security. 
 

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) is a global supplier of training programs and services for the aviation, cargo, critical infrastructure, judicial, maritime, and general security industries.  Since 1989, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition and achieved excellence in designing, developing, and delivering highly effective training solutions.  Safe Passage has continued to support government entities and strategic partners by providing training for the screening of people, belongings, and cargo.  Powered by years of experience and the industry’s most innovative technology, Safe Passage has helped accelerate performance, effectiveness, and efficiency among the world’s best organizations.

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has reviewed and approved an application submitted by Safe Passage for an air cargo training programme. The Safe Passage Air Cargo Security Training Programme covers level A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, including X-ray with an approval number of C/245. Currently, Safe Passage has nine (9) certified UK trainers prepared to deliver the approved training programme.

The UK training programme aligns with Safe Passage’s previous contract awarded by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the design and development of training for the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). This experience provides Safe Passage with a training framework to support compliance needs for the largest air cargo carriers across the globe.

Safe Passage worked closely with government entities, air cargo carriers, and the industry to develop the Air Cargo Security Training Programme and get it approved. All levels consist of Computer Based Training (CBT) where students are able to train at their own pace, either on their own time or in a supervised classroom. Some levels pair CBT with additional Instructor Led Training (ILT), practical training, and/or On-the-Job Training (OJT) for a complete programme that satisfies all UK regulatory requirements related to training. Upon successful completion of each level, students are issued certificates recognized by the UK DfT.

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) is a global supplier of training programs and services for the aviation, cargo, critical infrastructure, judicial, maritime, and general security industries.  Since 1989, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition and achieved excellence in designing, developing, and delivering highly effective training solutions.  Safe Passage has continued to support government entities and strategic partners by providing training for the screening of people, belongings, and cargo.  Powered by years of experience and the industry’s most innovative technology, Safe Passage has helped accelerate performance, effectiveness, and efficiency among the world’s best organizations.

July's webinar, 7 Tips for Administering Smooth Training, was a success!  It's been such a hit that we've made its video available directly on our website's Videos & Presentations Page. 

If you are a Safe Passage System Administrator or Instructor, you should view this beneficial video.  Discover the seven most pertinent tips for keeping your system organized and running smoothly.  Gain an overall understanding of the system and learn how to carry out each tip properly.

To complement the video, we have created the 7 Tips Download Page which provides handy guides, follow along handouts, and quick start guides.  Print these documents and use them for note taking while viewing the video or save them for future reference.

Webinars are delivered live the first Thursday of every month.  If you have a topic in mind for a future webinar, let us know!

The Utah State Courts is being proactive rather than reactive in dealing with security planning. Every day, they need to let employees and visitors into their facilities and at the same time, keep narcotics, knives, firearms, weapons, and explosives out. Carol Price, Director of Security at the Utah State Courts, has selected the Safe Passage International, Inc. to provide web-based training in order to support the Utah State Courts security plan. The Courthouse Screening Training Package emphasizes security checkpoint, X-ray equipment and metal detector training, and image interpretation skill development. It teaches security personnel how to properly screen people and their belongings to ensure dangerous good and prohibited items are detected during the screening process.

Security practices are continuously impacted by challenges such as shrinking budgets, the complacency of building occupants, and the changing nature of threats. “The safety risks associated with courthouse facilities can be minimized with the use of technology and through screener checkpoint skill development and testing,” said Raymond Wahl, Director of Sales, Safe Passage International. “A court security program that effectively utilizes pro-active measures will undoubtedly realize a substantial increase in both security and safety levels. The objectives of deterrence, prevention, and detection can be met by involving key individuals in security planning, determining appropriate basic responses - which should take the form of official policies and procedures, and routine training for all personnel.”

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is proud to announce that Charles Forty, Director of Product Development, has been chosen to be a speaker at the upcoming New Learning Technologies 2012 Conference. The first annual conference, sponsored by the Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT), is focused on bringing together senior professionals from various industries to present the latest developments in the field of learning and training technologies.

Charles Forty joined Safe Passage International in 2005 and currently serves as Director of Product Development. He has over ten years of experience designing, developing, and delivering computer based, web based, and instructor led training. In his upcoming presentation, Using Your LMS to Provide a Personalized Learning Experience, Mr. Forty will explain how a Learning Management System (LMS) with a one-size-fits-all training approach cannot be truly effective unless it allows for differentiated instruction.

“By incorporating advanced algorithms into your LMS that automates tracking of student data, training efficiency can be maximized,” said Charles Forty, Director of Product Development, Safe Passage International. “Your LMS can automatically focus on the knowledge gaps of students. Therefore, they are not re-taught on what they already know, but rather tested on their weakness areas. A customized LMS allows you to deliver rich, engaging training and best of all, it can all be done automatically within your LMS.”

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce it will be conducting free monthly webinars for current customers as well as prospective clients. Webinars are scheduled to be delivered live on the first Thursday of every month. Each webinar will discuss and demonstrate how to complete a certain task within Safe Passage’s training software. Moving forward, Safe Passage will be looking for attendees to give feedback on what future webinar topics they would most like to see. Be sure to send us your webinar ideas!

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) has signed a partnership agreement with Safe Passage International, Inc. confirming GCAS will offer Safe Passage's comprehensive training programmes from its new Middle East training hub in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Courses such as Aviation Security Screening, Air Cargo Screening and Compliance Training, X-ray Interpretation Training, Conventional X-ray, and Multi-View X-ray Training are available to GCAS students. These blended Computer Based Training courses are available in multiple languages, including English and Arabic.

GCAS is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company and an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recognised centre of excellence. The centre was established in 2008 to support and contribute to the rapid advancement of the regional aviation industry, through the development of the region's human capital. GCAS has a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi which provides rare benefits to students who gain hands-on experience of live airport operation.

"GCAS's commitment lies in designing, developing, and delivering the best training solutions to meet the existing and future needs of airports in the region and will continue to seek beneficial partnerships with leading international aviation companies to realise this vision," said Dr. Othman Al Khoury, Deputy General Manager, Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies.

"Safe Passage looks forward to its partnership in the Gulf region designing effective training solutions for the new training hub in Abu Dhabi," said Raymond Wahl, Director of Global Sales, Safe Passage International. "GCAS has taken a leadership position by ensuring the development of aviation security screeners in this dynamic region. Safe Passage firmly believes that an effective training solution that is flexible and covers all required topics must meet the needs identified by the civil aviation authorities of foreign governments, ICAO and Department of Homeland Security. GCAS is in a unique position to enable compliance, engage the region, and build security screener competence."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce Changi Airport Group (CAG) has selected Safe Passage to provide a testing and certification program for all auxiliary police forces operating at Singapore Changi Airport, the seventh busiest international airport. As part of its management of Changi Airport, CAG is responsible for certifying airport screeners and continually measuring their performance.

Safe Passage will be providing training for multiple equipment vendors' X-ray machines used for checkpoint, hold baggage, and cargo screening at Singapore Changi Airport. By securing this tender, CAG is upgrading its existing vendor system to the new Safe Passage Training Management System and PLUS Program.

"Changi Airport Group chose Safe Passage to upgrade its existing training system based on multiple reasons," said Ray Wahl, Director of Global Sales, Safe Passage International. "But the deciding factor was that Safe Passage is able to support CAG's needs by implementing a flexible training and testing platform that will support expanding regulations, evolving threats, and emerging security technology."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the Air Cargo Screening Training & Compliance Program, designed specifically for companies screening Elevated Risk Cargo (ERC) bound for the United States. The program is based on a blended solution that utilizes computer based, instructor led, and hands-on training. Safe Passage provides all of the course material, job aids, and instructor kits needed for clients to deliver and manage the program. Safe Passage provides training for multiple screening methodologies including Physical Search, Explosive Trace Detection (ETD), and Advanced Technology (AT) X-ray.

"The Air Cargo Screening Training & Compliance Program is created to support current and emerging cargo screening requirements worldwide," said Charles Forty, Director of Product Development, Safe Passage International. "The training program can easily be adapted to country, industry, and client-specific needs."

Clients in over 20 countries already use Safe Passage's Air Cargo Screening Training & Compliance Program to comply with U.S. air cargo requirements for screening ERC.

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce, long time client, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has purchased an upgrade to the latest version of Safe Passage software and will be receiving ongoing image library enhancement services.

As part of the upgrade, Safe Passage will install its updated Training Management System. The new TMS adds flexibility to launch external files and manage student access to classes. To track student learning, class completion certificates and new user reports are available for viewing and printing. A separate access level has been created specifically for auditors and a time tracking feature can monitor the amount of time each user spends in a class.

The Safe Passage image library enhancement services provide 1,000 new bags and parcels to the USHMM's current X-ray image library. The new X-ray images will be delivered throughout 2011 and will reflect current threats and concealment techniques, keeping the Holocaust Memorial Museum's training relevant and up-to-date.

"Safe Passage is committed to continued innovation. This latest release of the Safe Passage Training Management System adds many new features and functions that will significantly enhance the Holocaust Memorial Museum's training program," said Michael Rooksby, President, Safe Passage International. "The USHMM has been a Safe Passage client for almost 10 years. We will be there to support them for many years to come."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce the development of Dual View simulators that mirror the advanced capabilities of dual monitor X-ray systems. As part of an initiative to improve screening technologies at security checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been supporting the use Advanced Technology (AT) Checkpoint X-ray systems. ATs improve threat detection and provide clear, high-definition X-ray images. AT units that support multiple X-ray views improve the screener's ability to detect threats and enhances the screener's effectiveness.

Safe Passage is the first to offer an adaptive training simulator that uses two monitors to mirror the actual capabilities to the X-ray system. For each bag scanned, the screener is provided with a horizontal and vertical X-ray view of scanned item. Multiple views eliminate the need to rescan items and offer multiple X-ray angles of the scanned item for better detection rates.

"Dual View simulators emulate the capabilities of the X-ray system to provide screeners with an accurate experience," said Charles Forty, Director of Product Development, Safe Passage International. "By using the simulator, screeners understand how to use the multiple view X-ray system and they become accustomed to operating a machine with multiple monitors rather than the traditional single monitor systems. These simulators offer an authentic experience that prepares screeners for an operational setting."

Safe Passage's Dual View simulators are an effective way to simulate the machine's functions. A modified version of the Dual View training simulator has also been developed to support a single monitor. Both are designed to integrate seamlessly into Safe Passage's TMS.

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has chosen Safe Passage to provide EU Compliant CBT for security screeners at its airports throughout Ireland. This enterprise solution will be used for initial training of security screeners and recurrent X-ray image interpretation training in compliance with EU Regulations.

The Dublin Airport Authority is an airport management company for Dublin, Cork, and Shannon Airports in Ireland. Set to open in November 2010, Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 will be staffed with new security screeners trained with Safe Passage's CBT. Cork and Shannon Airports will be updated to the latest EU Compliant X-ray image library.

"We looked at several different programs to satisfy our EU training requirements," said John Francis, Chief Security Officer, Dublin Airport Authority. "Only Safe Passage had a fool proof way to document that our security personnel completed training. We are happy with the Safe Passage product and I know we are prepared for audits."

All of DAA's airports have been customers of Safe Passage for more than eight years. We are proud of our continuing relationship with the Dublin Airport Authority and are pleased to support them as they continue to expand.

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce Airports Company South Africa has purchased an upgrade to its existing Safe Passage training software and added additional courses to support its current security screening equipment. The upgraded software will provide ACSA with the latest features and functionality including the ability to manage X-ray image libraries, create and administer tests and training assignments, and remotely manage satellite training centers from a central location. The new Smiths HI-SCAN Operator Training Course will provide ACSA security officers with training on how to properly use the machine. In addition, security officers will be able to practice interpreting X-ray images using a simulation of the HI-SCAN machine using an extensive library of threat and innocent images.

The sale was managed through Safe Passage's African reseller, AVSCAN International. AVSCAN and ACSA have worked together for many years. AVSCAN sold the original Safe Passage training software to ACSA in the late 1990s.

"We are proud and pleased with ACSA's continued support of Safe Passage training products," said Michael Rooksby, Chief Operating Officer, Safe Passage International. "With the world focusing on South Africa as the World Cup approaches, ACSA wants to make sure it has the best trained security officers it can. Our training products will play an integral role in ensuring ACSA's success."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce DHL Express has selected Safe Passage to provide training services to train and certify security screeners and supervisors at DHL's Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSF). Safe Passage will provide its blended learning approach, where students will access prerequisite course material on-line. Once complete, a Safe Passage certified instructor will deliver additional hands on training as well as conduct On-the-Job Training (OJT) for DHL screening supervisors. After completing certification the screening supervisors will be able to conduct OJT and certification for any new students.

"The selection of Safe Passage was mainly driven by two things," said Jimmy Jordan, Manager of Regulatory Compliance, DHL Express. "One, the training is computer based and easily conducted on site. Two, the training is recognized by the TSA as sufficient for qualifying screeners in the use of X-ray, which few companies provide."

"DHL is a very forward thinking company," said Michael Rooksby, Chief Operating Officer, Safe Passage International. "They realize it is in the best interest of their customers to perform the screening function in house. They can't afford to rely on third parties to screen their cargo and risk damage, delays, and additional fees."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce the TSA will license the company's training program for the Rapiscan Secure 1000 Single Pose, TSA approved advanced people screening system. Under the terms of the contract Safe Passage will provide an enterprise license for TSA to use the program to train Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) at commercial airports across the United States.

The training program includes an advanced simulation of the Rapiscan Secure 1000 system, designed to meet TSA's specific requirements, training goals, and threat resolution protocols. TSA will also be able to manage the image library by utilizing built-in tools to add, edit, and delete images. These tools will allow TSA to continually update their training libraries to reflect ever changing threats.

"We are very excited to support TSA as they deploy new technologies to screen people, belongings, and cargo," said Charles Forty, Director of Product Development, Safe Passage International. "We have supported both Rapiscan and TSA throughout the certification process for this equipment and are extremely pleased to be a contributing factor to its success. Training is a key element to the deployment of new screening technologies. By providing the finest training available, the TSA will be able to capitalize on the full potential of this equipment."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce an award from Rapiscan Systems to design, develop, and deliver training for the Secure 1000 Body Scanner. The training will support the United States Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) deployment of the Secure 1000 systems to U.S. airports in 2010. The training will be delivered using a blended approach with operator training conducted in a classroom setting and image interpretation taught using a computer-based simulator.

"We are very happy to receive this award," said Michael Rooksby, Chief Operating Officer, Safe Passage International. "We have been working closely with Rapiscan and TSA over the last year to ensure the Secure 1000 received TSA certification and the resulting deployment. We are excited to continue supporting both Rapiscan and TSA as they test, certify, and deploy new and emerging technologies to make our airports safe."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received an award from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to support the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). Under the terms of the award Safe Passage will design, develop, and deliver a set of baseline training materials for CCSP participants. CCSP participants include Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSFs), Independent Cargo Screening Facilities (ICSFs), Indirect Air Carriers (IACs) Non CCSF, Shippers, Air Carriers (foreign and domestic), and Full All Cargo Carriers.

In addition to training materials development, Safe Passage will conduct a series of training seminars for TSA Approved Validation Firms (TAVFs) across the country. The purpose of these seminars is to properly train the TAVFs in facility assessment methodologies, tools and reporting requirements.

"We are very pleased to have received this award from TSA," said Michael Rooksby, Chief Operating Officer of Safe Passage International. "We have been working tirelessly to support the CCSP program since the early pilot stage. The Certified Cargo Screening Program is here to stay and we are proud to be able to help TSA create a suite of CCSP training materials and tools. Our team of learning and technology experts has the experience and passion to help make this program a success for TSA and all CCSP participants."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of Phase III of the company's market leading Certified Cargo Screening Facility Training & Compliance Program. Phase III includes support for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) required training documentation, recurrent training, and automated notification.

Phase II launched a blended training program that offered students the ability to take part of the training program online and then finish up certification through hands on work. The Phase II release has seen considerable success in the market with over 50 facilities across the United States utilizing this approach. Phase III continues by providing standardized, performance-based recurrent training companies can utilize without the costly expense of sending or hiring third party trainers.

Using Safe Passage's unique approach, screeners can complete required recurrent training online, just-in-time, and without having to wait for a scheduled class. The online software automatically activates the recurrent training program for each student based on his or her original certification date. Facility compliance officers do not have to sort through mounds of paperwork to determine who needs training and when. The Safe Passage software tracks certification dates, certification types, and when recurrent training is due. Simple reports provide lists of students, by location, that need recurrent training.

"We believe this is the most cost effective approach to complying with the CCSP training requirements" said Charles Forty, Director of Product Development for Safe Passage International. "Providing our clients with high-quality training tools they can utilize right away to comply with CCSP requirements is our goal. Our new automated recurrent training and notification is just the next step for us to help our clients comply, stay certified, and control costs."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce Pitney Bowes has selected Safe Passage as its training provider for the Certified Cargo Screening Program. Under the terms of the contract Safe Passage will provide a blended training solution at Pitney Bowes's three largest United States facilities. The training will include operator training for security equipment, CCSP specific training, and certification of screeners, screening supervisors, and facility coordinators.

"We are very happy to win this contract," said Michael Rooksby, Chief Operating Officer, Safe Passage International. "For Pitney Bowes we will provide a complete turn-key solution for initial, remedial, and recurrent training. Once the training is complete at the initial sites, Pitney Bowes will be able to conduct further training sessions themselves using our blended-training curriculum. This provides a CCSP compliant training program that is cost effective and defensible during TSA audits."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce the award of a contract to support the United States Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Whole Body Imaging program. Under the terms of the contract Safe Passage will design, develop and deliver a blended training solution for TSA Transportation Security Officers (TSOs). The blended approach will include classroom based instruction along with computer based simulation of the Whole Body Imaging system.

"As TSA continues to test and evaluate new technology we are very happy to be part of that process," said Michael Rooksby, Chief Operating Officer, Safe Passage International. "Whole body imaging systems present unique training challenges, particularly related to image interpretation, that require new approaches and learning models. The result of this project will set the standard for WBI learning modalities, which will benefit any company using WBI systems. "

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.

Safe Passage International, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract to provide content development and training delivery services to support the United States Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Advanced Technology (AT) initiative.

The contract requires Safe Passage to design classroom instruction for TSA Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) on the safe and effective use of dual-view X-ray inspection systems. In addition, Safe Passage will provide certified instructors to deliver the training program to pilot airports across the United States.

"We are very happy to receive this contract," said Michael Rooksby, Chief Operating Officer, Safe Passage International. "Working with TSA and industry to advance technology is one of our goals. We are committed to research and development that will benefit our clients as these new advanced technologies are integrated into the screening process. As a result of our commitment, our clients can be confident Safe Passage will be able to provide the most innovative and comprehensive training programs available in the market."

About Safe Passage International, Inc.

Safe Passage International is a global supplier of computer based and web based training programs for the aviation, cargo, judicial, maritime and general security industries. Since its inception in 1989, Safe Passage International, Inc. (SPI) has pioneered the process of providing easy to use, highly effective technology based training (TBT) programs and has built an unblemished reputation of successfully meeting the increasingly complex needs of the training marketplace. As a result, SPI has established worldwide brand recognition for its TBT products in these markets. In addition to deployment in U.S. airports, SPI's products are used in many major international airports including London, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Sydney, Incheon and Hong Kong. Overall, SPI products are used in 34 of the 50 largest airports in the world with a customer base of over 2,000 licenses in 35 countries.