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The BolaWrap® is a hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an 8 foot bola style Kevlar® tether at 513 feet per second to entangle a subject at a range of 10-25 feet.

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Texas Police Agency to Carry BolaWrap, See in Action (Multi-Video)

Tammy Waitt - January 27, 2020

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office in Texas has joined more than 100 police agencies across the U.S. who are either field testing or...

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Heathrow Airport Gets 5km-Range Holographic Drone Detection

Aerospace Tammy Waitt - January 26, 2020

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“The question is, how much protection does your client really need? For any application where there is a significant risk of intent to harm, violent forced entry, or terrorist threats, then EntryDefender™ is the solution.”

CornellCookson New EntryDefender™ Door Now Available (See in Action)

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - January 26, 2020

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The damage caused by wildfires in both California and Australia as well as the aftermath of the recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico underscore the importance of this updated Policy. FEMA offers PA grants to eligible communities for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged publicly-owned facilities and infrastructure to respond and recover from major disasters. (Courtesy of FEMA)

FEMA Strengthens Construction Standards for Disaster Recovery

Critical Infrastructure Tammy Waitt - January 22, 2020

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Government Security

The BolaWrap® is a hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an 8 foot bola style Kevlar® tether at 513 feet per second to entangle a subject at a range of 10-25 feet.

Texas Police Agency to Carry BolaWrap, See in Action...

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - January 27, 2020

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Fraud spoofers using government phone numbers, government employees’ names, are threatening arrest and demanding payment via gift cards and bitcoin ATMs.

U.S. Marshals and FBI Urge Public to Report Phone...

Communications Tammy Waitt - January 27, 2020

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Researchers at Purdue University have created a silk film “security tag” to go on the surface of drug capsules. (Photo taken with a green filter for visibility.) (Courtesy of Purdue University by Jung Woo Leem)

Edible ‘Security Tags’ to Protect from Counterfeit Drugs (See...

Disaster Prevention Tammy Waitt - January 26, 2020

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IT Security

Fraud spoofers using government phone numbers, government employees’ names, are threatening arrest and demanding payment via gift cards and bitcoin ATMs.

U.S. Marshals and FBI Urge Public to Report Phone...

Communications Tammy Waitt - January 27, 2020

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Joseph Carson Thycotic

Can PAM Coexist with the Zero Trust Security Model?...

Corporate Facilities Tammy Waitt - January 27, 2020

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Meeting strangers off the internet is inherently dangerous, and Tinder is doing something about it. The popular dating app is beefing up its user security options, offering a panic alarm for when casual meet-ups or dates take a turn for the worst

Tinder Adds Panic Button, Location Tracking for Dates Gone...

Communications Tammy Waitt - January 26, 2020

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Port Security

Heathrow Airport Gets 5km-Range Holographic Drone Detection

Aerospace Tammy Waitt - January 26, 2020

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Deadly Coronavirus has Reached the US. Here’s How to...

Airports/Aviation Tammy Waitt - January 23, 2020

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To report suspected human trafficking, the importation of goods produced with forced labor, or child sexual exploitation to federal law enforcement, call: 1-866-347-2423. To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 Or text HELP or INFO to 233733 (BEFREE). To get help with child sexual exploitation from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or report.cybertip.org. To report suspected forced labor trade violations, submit information at: eallegations.cbp.gov/Home/allegation. Any tip reported is welcome. Provide the information to allow professionals to decide if action can be taken. (Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

DHS Issues Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking & Other...

Airports/Aviation Tammy Waitt - January 22, 2020

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