IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- HiEnergy Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HIET), the homeland security industry leader in neutron-based diagnostic technology, today announced that it showcased its novel SIEGMA(tm) explosives detection system to senior counter-terrorism officials at a regional meeting of the Joint Terrorism Task Force held in Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 18, 2006.
In attendance were more than 30 senior counter-terrorism officials from numerous federal government agencies and transit authorities, including representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Amtrak Police; New Jersey Transit; New York MTA; Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Maryland Transit; Philadelphia Police Department; Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO); and emergency management officials from Camden, N.J., Newark, N.J., and the State of Delaware.
Following 9/11 and a series of terrorist attacks on public transportation in the last few years, including commuter train bombings in Madrid and Mumbai, and subway and bus bombings in London, the FBI and DHS have been increasing their coordination efforts with the nation's transit agencies and local and state law enforcement officials to improve security measures and the timely collection and sharing of intelligence.
As part of these efforts, Joint Terrorist Task Force (JTTF) offices under the direction of the FBI have been established in over 100 cities nationwide and include more than 3,723 participants nationwide, including 2,196 Special Agents, 838 state/local law enforcement officers, and 689 professionals from other government agencies, such as the DHS, CIA, and TSA. JTTF participants work collectively to effectively maximize investigative and technological resources, as well as implement new security technology initiatives used to investigate and prevent acts of terrorism.
SIEGMA(tm) is HiEnergy's portable suitcase-borne Atometer(tm) explosives detection system, incorporating its proprietary Atometry(tm) technology. SIEGMA(tm) is well-suited for the interrogation and detection of terrorist-made bombs, or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), as well as addressing the significant problems posed by unattended or suspicious bags or packages that otherwise paralyze subway systems, train stations, airports and buildings and are responsible for huge financial losses. Unlike x-ray and other conventional detection methods which make guess work out of critical security, HiEnergy's Atometry(tm) technology is unique in its ability to detect and confirm whether an object or container carries explosives, with a probability of detection of 97%, and "false negative" and "false positive" rates of nearly 3%.
About HiEnergy Technologies, Inc. (www.hienergyinc.com)
HiEnergy Technologies, Inc. is the creator of the world's first "stoichiometric" diagnostic devices that can effectively decipher chemical composition of unknown substances through metal or other barriers, almost instantly and without human intervention. HiEnergy's Atometer(tm) devices incorporate a proprietary interrogation process which activates a selected target with neutrons causing the contents to emit back gamma rays that contain unique signatures from which the chemical formulas are derived. The Company is marketing its devices to governmental and private entities and is negotiating licenses for distribution of its devices with various industry partners. The Company also continues to focus on the research and development of additional applications of its technologies and their further exploitation, both internally and through collaboration with third parties.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements made in this press release which are not historical facts contain certain forward-looking statements; as such term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, concerning potential developments affecting the business, prospects, financial condition and other aspects of the Company to which this release pertains. The actual results of the specific items described in this release, and the Company's operations generally, may differ materially from what is projected in such forward-looking statements.