The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Training has announced the opening for applications of the next phase of the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP). This powerful program transfers technology products directly to law enforcement agencies based on the merits of the information provided in the application.

Here are some important CEDAP links:

• The CEDAP application can be found at http://www.rkb.mipt.org
• CEDAP information can be found at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/equipment_cedap.htm
• For helpful application information and additional TacSight product details, visit http://www.bullard.com/fed_mil/cedap.shtml

The application filing deadline is 22 September, 2006.

The Bullard TacSight Thermal Imager and several accessories are qualified technology products for this grant program. TacSight is a thermal imager system specifically engineered for law enforcement. TacSight is a small, lightweight, handheld and fully functional thermal imager that allows law enforcement officials to observe and monitor a variety of threats or ongoing incidents, even in complete darkness.

Here is the CEDAP offered TacSight System ...

• TACSIGHT S1 Thermal Imager – complete with -2- NIMH batteries, standard charger with AC/DC adapters, strap system, and hard case.
• TACSWITCH - 3-position Dimmer Display Switch. Controls operator visibility from display backlight exposure.
• Multiple Channel Wireless Video Transmitter - built into a convenient, easy to attach handle.
• MOBILELINK handheld wireless video receiver - small, lightweight, handheld multiple channel remote receiver with display
• TACSCOPE - attachable / detachable monocular eyepiece for complete covert surveillance and tactical operations.
• TACPORT - utility block for fixed position surveillance.
• RCN17 - alkaline backup battery case that uses 8 AA alkaline batteries as a backup power supply.
• T3RETRACT - designed to keep TacSight S1 out of the way for “hands-free” requirements.