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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) helps the nation prepare for and respond to critical incidents, such as active shooters and terrorist attacks, by improving capabilities during all stages of response. The Forensic Video Exploitation and Analysis (FOVEA) tool helps first responders quickly analyze video to identify potential suspects by allowing users to tag a person to a left-behind item and reconstruct that individual’s path across multiple camera views.

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DHS S&T Forensic Video Exploitation & Analysis Tool Competes in ‘ASTORS’

Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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Physical Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) helps the nation prepare for and respond to critical incidents, such as active shooters and terrorist attacks, by improving capabilities during all stages of response. The Forensic Video Exploitation and Analysis (FOVEA) tool helps first responders quickly analyze video to identify potential suspects by allowing users to tag a person to a left-behind item and reconstruct that individual’s path across multiple camera views.

DHS S&T Forensic Video Exploitation & Analysis Tool Competes...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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The Critical Importance of Fire Safety in Hospitals

Disaster Prevention Tammy Waitt - July 28, 2021

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AST New 100% Mobile Friendly Magazine Now Live (Multi-Video)

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - July 26, 2021

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Government Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) helps the nation prepare for and respond to critical incidents, such as active shooters and terrorist attacks, by improving capabilities during all stages of response. The Forensic Video Exploitation and Analysis (FOVEA) tool helps first responders quickly analyze video to identify potential suspects by allowing users to tag a person to a left-behind item and reconstruct that individual’s path across multiple camera views.

DHS S&T Forensic Video Exploitation & Analysis Tool Competes...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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Tony Coulson, director of CSUSB testified that the nation is in a crisis situation of a 500,000 person shortage in the cyber workforce. “That’s an absurd number,” Coulson told members of the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation. “If this was doctors and nurses, there would be a national outcry.”

U.S. in Crisis with Massive Shortfall of 500,000 Cyber...

Communications Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer, 25, was on duty stopping home to get a bite to eat at approximately 4:00 am Tuesday, when he was approached by a subject who opened fire on him outside of the building in the Selma Square Apartments where he lived. Officer Moorer suffered fatal gunshot wounds and his significant other was also wounded.

Hero Down: Ambushed Selma Officer Shot & Killed, Suspect...

Crisis Responders Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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IT Security

Tony Coulson, director of CSUSB testified that the nation is in a crisis situation of a 500,000 person shortage in the cyber workforce. “That’s an absurd number,” Coulson told members of the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation. “If this was doctors and nurses, there would be a national outcry.”

U.S. in Crisis with Massive Shortfall of 500,000 Cyber...

Communications Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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Raffle House, a UK-based fundraising company that conducts house raffle fundraisers where the grand prize winner reportedly either wins a new home, a donated home, or the cash towards building a new house. However, while the company offers life-changing prizes for its visitors, it inadvertently exposed its S3 bucket meaning it could have impacted many user lives for the worse.

Raffle House Breach Exposed Hun-dreds of Thousands of User...

Corporate Facilities Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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Screens and Teens: An Electronics Safety Guide for Parents

Communications Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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Port Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) helps the nation prepare for and respond to critical incidents, such as active shooters and terrorist attacks, by improving capabilities during all stages of response. The Forensic Video Exploitation and Analysis (FOVEA) tool helps first responders quickly analyze video to identify potential suspects by allowing users to tag a person to a left-behind item and reconstruct that individual’s path across multiple camera views.

DHS S&T Forensic Video Exploitation & Analysis Tool Competes...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - July 29, 2021

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The majority of migrants attempting to get through the gate were men, according to a video recording posted to Twitter amid the commotion. A Border Patrol spokesman from the Del Rio region told The Post that the disorderly incident was brief and the rest of the encounter peaceful despite the early crush to get through the fence. (Courtesy of Twitter and YouTube)

See Hundreds of Migrants Try to Force Way Past...

Border Tammy Waitt - July 20, 2021

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The U.S. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

CBP Arrest 23 Fugitives, Nabs Cocaine, Fentanyl, Marijuana in...

Border Tammy Waitt - July 20, 2021

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