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FLIRs New High-Performance identiFINDER-R440 Detectors and Advanced Algorithms Identify Radioactive Threats Faster and from Farther Away

CBRNE Detection

FLIR Launches Upgraded FLIR identiFINDER R440 (See in Action)

Tammy Waitt - February 25, 2021

FLIR Systems, who was recently recognized a Winner in their Fifth Consecutive ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, has launched the upgraded FLIR identiFINDER® R440, the next-generation of...

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Physical Security

HID Global adds first finished access control card certified to the TÜViT security evaluation methodology, plus the new Seos Essential, an economical option for simplicity and security.

HID Unveils 2 New Seos Credentials, 1st to Achieve...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - February 24, 2021

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“Working alongside our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, as well as specialists in prevention, treatment, and education, we are raising awareness to make our communities safer,” said DEA Acting Administrator D. Christopher Evans. “We will help empower individuals, families, and communities to do their part to help reduce the demand for drugs and get help for those who need it.”

DEA Rolls Out New Initiative Focusing on Opioids Top...

Crisis Responders Tammy Waitt - February 24, 2021

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Richard Simone, CEO of Cherry Americas Experienced Sales and Merchandizing Executive Richard Simone joins CHERRY Americas as CEO, Focuses on Next Stage of Growth for Global Manufacturer of Computer Input Devices and Technologies

Richard Simone Named CEO of 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - February 17, 2021

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Government Security

FLIRs New High-Performance identiFINDER-R440 Detectors and Advanced Algorithms Identify Radioactive Threats Faster and from Farther Away

FLIR Launches Upgraded FLIR identiFINDER R440 (See in Action)

CBRNE Detection Tammy Waitt - February 25, 2021

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2020 'ASTORS' Award Winner Mark43 RMS is optimized to allow patrol officers to quickly and accurately capture incident information so records admins and analysts can focus on putting that data to work.

Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Launches Mark43 Records Mgmt System

Federal Tammy Waitt - February 25, 2021

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Inmate Tymetri Campbell who was serving jail time for three murders, was being escorted to a common area of the facility when he attacked a corrections officer. Lieutenant Eugene Lasco, 57, jumped in to assist the officer when he was fatally stabbed by the prisoner. Lieutenant Lasco is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren as well. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Hero Down: Lt. Murdered After Rushing to Aid of...

Emergency Response Tammy Waitt - February 24, 2021

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IT Security

Mobile team communications apps are fast becoming the go-to solution across the spectrum, from small business to major enterprises, and spanning every industry, whether working in a shared workplace or remotely.(Courtesy of Chris Montgomery on Unsplash)

Redefining Communications for Today’s Mobile Workforces

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - February 21, 2021

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OnSolve Unveils New Critical Event Mgmt Platform Innovation &...

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - February 18, 2021

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Richard Simone, CEO of Cherry Americas Experienced Sales and Merchandizing Executive Richard Simone joins CHERRY Americas as CEO, Focuses on Next Stage of Growth for Global Manufacturer of Computer Input Devices and Technologies

Richard Simone Named CEO of 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - February 17, 2021

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Port Security

FLIRs New High-Performance identiFINDER-R440 Detectors and Advanced Algorithms Identify Radioactive Threats Faster and from Farther Away

FLIR Launches Upgraded FLIR identiFINDER R440 (See in Action)

CBRNE Detection Tammy Waitt - February 25, 2021

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Long Line Helicopter Rescues (Courtesy of YouTube)

Hanging by a Thread-Risks & Rewards of Long Line...

Aerospace Tammy Waitt - February 24, 2021

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LiteEye SHIELD Launched: New Next-Generation of Counter UAS Defense

Aerospace Tammy Waitt - February 23, 2021

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2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program Industry Sponsors

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2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program Featured Videos