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Clean Sweep with BROOM

05/26/2005 11:15 AM

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a software-based, handheld device called BROOM that will help HAZMAT crews gather samples following the release of biological agents in public facilities.

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Nice tool

05/26/2005 11:30 AM

I would say that it might be overkill, but I remember the Anthrax mailing problem from a few years ago. Did they ever catch anyone for that?

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Re:Nice tool

05/26/2005 4:46 PM

I believe that the Anthrax mailer is still at large. The authorities had suspected a DOD employee from Maryland, but I've not heard of any arrests.

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