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The 'ASTORS' Award Winning SEEKERe from DetectaChem represents cutting edge technology in hand-held explosive and drug detection equipment.

Airports/Aviation

SEEKERe Explosive Detector Excels in DoD Venue Security Evaluation

Tammy Waitt - December 6, 2019

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Physical Security

By providing highly intelligible voice communications and attention-commanding alert tones to ensure warnings are heard and understood, Genasys (now LRAD) is fundamentally changing the way law enforcement agencies conduct everyday duties and elevated risk operations.

Genasys (LRAD) to Reflect Broader Commitment to Critical Comm

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - December 3, 2019

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Extensive enhancements to OnGuard® version 7.6 create a more scalable, accessible and cloud-compatible enterprise security platform. Version 7.6 also enriches essential operations, including IT compliance, cybersecurity, reader and card technology, and browser client usability.

‘ASTORS’ Award Winning LenelS2 Introduces OnGuard Version 7.6

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - December 3, 2019

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UK border control

UK Conservatives Vow to Increase Biometrics at Borders

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - December 3, 2019

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Government Security

The 'ASTORS' Award Winning SEEKERe from DetectaChem represents cutting edge technology in hand-held explosive and drug detection equipment.

SEEKERe Explosive Detector Excels in DoD Venue Security Evaluation

Airports/Aviation Tammy Waitt - December 6, 2019

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For over 2 years, Chicago Police Organized Crime Units have been going digitally undercover posing as criminals to buy illegal guns & drugs sold on Facebook. Today they released the latest results of Operation FaceBOOKED as 53 people have been arrested. (Courtesy of CPD)

CPD Infiltrated Secret Online Groups in Operation FaceBOOKED (Video)

Crisis Responders Tammy Waitt - December 3, 2019

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By providing highly intelligible voice communications and attention-commanding alert tones to ensure warnings are heard and understood, Genasys (now LRAD) is fundamentally changing the way law enforcement agencies conduct everyday duties and elevated risk operations.

Genasys (LRAD) to Reflect Broader Commitment to Critical Comm

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - December 3, 2019

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IT Security

By providing highly intelligible voice communications and attention-commanding alert tones to ensure warnings are heard and understood, Genasys (now LRAD) is fundamentally changing the way law enforcement agencies conduct everyday duties and elevated risk operations.

Genasys (LRAD) to Reflect Broader Commitment to Critical Comm

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - December 3, 2019

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The ranking system used to determine the top 25 most dangerous software errors was based on a formula that accounted for prevalence and severity. Weaknesses that are both common and can cause significant harm received a high score, while issues that are rarely exploited or have a low impact were filtered out. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

Top 25 Most Dangerous CWE Software Errors, DHS S&T...

Corporate Facilities Tammy Waitt - December 3, 2019

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AST Names 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Winners at...

Government Security Tammy Waitt - November 26, 2019

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Port Security

The 'ASTORS' Award Winning SEEKERe from DetectaChem represents cutting edge technology in hand-held explosive and drug detection equipment.

SEEKERe Explosive Detector Excels in DoD Venue Security Evaluation

Airports/Aviation Tammy Waitt - December 6, 2019

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UK border control

UK Conservatives Vow to Increase Biometrics at Borders

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - December 3, 2019

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“The lifesaving efforts of these agents, who bravely risk their own lives to save others, makes me proud,” said Chief Patrol Agent Douglas Harrison. “Inclement weather conditions and perilous drainage pipe water flows, significantly increase the odds of a grim outcome.” (Courtesy of YouTube)

Border Agents Rescue 20 Migrants from Flooded Pipe on...

Border Tammy Waitt - November 30, 2019

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