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Suspected serial killer Robert Hayes, 37, who police believe murdered at least four women in Florida since 2005 was arrested on Sunday after DNA found on his cigarette linked him to the victims. (Courtesy of the Miami Beach County Sheriff’s Office)

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Florida ‘Serial Killer’ Arrested after DNA Links him to 4 Murders

Tammy Waitt - September 17, 2019

September 16, 2019 – In Breaking News – CNN Genetic genealogy led Florida investigators to a suspect in a 2016 killing, and he has been...

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Physical Security

Lenel BlueDiamond Mobile Competes in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - September 17, 2019

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Ameristar Perimeter Security's Sentinel Wedge Barrier, is one of 9 newly newly added Safety Act Certified Products, for a total of 11 Ameristar SAFETY Act Certified products to date.

Ameristar Achieves SAFETY Act for All Active/Passive Barriers &...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - September 16, 2019

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A 1999 composite sketch handout of the suspected kidnapper (at left), and Timothy David Nelson’s mugshot (at right). (Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Police.)

Fingerprint Tech Helps Solve 1999 Kidnap/Rape of 10 Yr...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - September 15, 2019

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Government Security

Suspected serial killer Robert Hayes, 37, who police believe murdered at least four women in Florida since 2005 was arrested on Sunday after DNA found on his cigarette linked him to the victims. (Courtesy of the Miami Beach County Sheriff’s Office)

Florida ‘Serial Killer’ Arrested after DNA Links him to...

Crisis Responders Tammy Waitt - September 17, 2019

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U.S. Army Veteran and Tuscaloosa (AL), Police Officer Dornell Cousette, 40, was shot and killed Monday after a shootout with a suspect who authorities said ran into a home and opened fire. Officer Cousette is a US Army Veteran, and leaves behind two daughters and a fiance. (Courtesy of Tuscaloosa Police)

AL Hero Down: Police Officer & Army Veteran Shot...

Crisis Responders Tammy Waitt - September 17, 2019

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PC Matic's security solution is used by home users, as well as in business environments such as U.S. local governments, municipalities, and educational institutions, explains Rob Cheng, CEO & Founder of PC Matic.

American-Made PC Matic Returns to Compete in 2019 ‘ASTORS’...

Corporate Facilities Tammy Waitt - September 17, 2019

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IT Security

PC Matic's security solution is used by home users, as well as in business environments such as U.S. local governments, municipalities, and educational institutions, explains Rob Cheng, CEO & Founder of PC Matic.

American-Made PC Matic Returns to Compete in 2019 ‘ASTORS’...

Corporate Facilities Tammy Waitt - September 17, 2019

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DevOps Security: Secrets from the Trenches

Corporate Facilities Tammy Waitt - September 15, 2019

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Combat Vets Transition to HSI HERO’s Battling Child Exploitation...

Crisis Responders Tammy Waitt - September 15, 2019

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Port Security

If genuine, the seized rings would havehad an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP)of $560,000. (Courtesy of CBP)

LAX CBP Seizes $560K in Fake NBA Championship Rings...

Airports/Aviation Tammy Waitt - September 17, 2019

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Port Authority Police Department Counter Terrorism /THREAT (Tactical Hardening Response Emergency Activation Team) Unit was established in 2017, to deter, detect and respond to acts of terrorism and disorder. (Courtesy of the PANYNJ)

Port Authority Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Drill at Newark Airport

Airports/Aviation Tammy Waitt - September 15, 2019

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The Smiths Detection ScanVan 100100 PRO is a vehicle mounted X-ray inspection designed to enhance security operations by allowing organizations to deploy a temporary checkpoint in less than 5 minutes.

Smiths Detection a New Competitor in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards...

Airports/Aviation Tammy Waitt - September 12, 2019

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