NEC and IBA hosted the 36th Annual User Conference in Chicago, IL, where participants attended a variety of panel sessions that provided a forum for biometric thought-leaders to share best practices and insights into how biometric and digital identity solutions are keeping our communities safe and are helping to solve crimes quicker. (Courtesy of NEC)

Global Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces with NEC, at IBA 2023

NEC, whose whole owned subsidiary NEC National Security Systems (NSS), a Returning Multi-Platinum Awards Champion in the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, in partnership with the International Biometrics Association (IBA),...
Genetec's flagship product, Genetec™ Security Center, is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics.

Genetec™ Security Center SAFETY Act Certified for Anti-Terrorism Tech

Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, who took home a Gold in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, has been renewed through 2028 for...

Parents PLUS Schools Can Complete the 1-2 Punch for School Safety

Initially Published in PWPORG, by Katherine Schweit, J.D., CCEP, Attorney, Author, and retired FBI Special Agent who Created FBI's Active Shooter Program In my monthly newsletter, I deliberately focus on the largest...
It is estimated that over 5000 public safety agencies have implemented drone programs, with more added every day. A recent research study revealed over 17 major use cases with numerous subcategories, and their efforts are greatly enhancing public safety and homeland security. (Courtesy of DRONERESPONDERS)

Drones: Public Safety, Homeland Security and Public Service

Guest Editorial by Charles Werner, Director – DRONERESPONDERS  Public Safety drone operations are now being used by every public safety discipline (Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Correctional Officers, Emergency Management, Search and Rescue,...
Legacy investigation methods often depend on expensive, proprietary IT tools to manage sensitive data but there is a better way. New, streamlined IT platforms enable law enforcement agencies to collect, analyze, manage, store, and retrieve data more accurately and efficiently.

LEO’s Needs Better Data Analysis to Stop Tech-Savvy Cybercriminals

Guest Editorial by Jared Pane, Director of Solutions Architecture, Elastic National security isn’t what it used to be. In an era of expansive data creation, hyperconnectivity, artificial intelligence, and state-sponsored cyberattacks, the challenge...
Agencies that are ready to improve their process from every angle also need a robust cloud solution for their digital evidence. Now, you can pair iRecord’s innovative software with a streamlined cloud storage solution. (Courtesy of iRecord)

WSI Technologies a New Competitor in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

WSI Technologies, a public sector-focused technology solutions provider and parent company of iRecord and Evertel, is pleased to announce its iRecord Cloud offering has been Nominated to Compete in the 2023...
NEC’s New NEC Gateless Entry, one of Three New Product Offerings Nominated to Compete in the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, uses biometric recognition that authenticates large numbers of people to help alleviate congestion at busy entrances, reducing bottlenecks and wait times without affecting the security of a site or event. (Courtesy of NEC)

NEC NSS Returns to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a leading provider of biometric identity and artificial intelligence (AI) technology for federal government agencies in defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security, is pleased...
“NEC understands its responsibility to support organizations on the front lines of caring for the communities we work and live in each day,” shared Ken Wilson, NEC & NEC Foundation of America Vice President. (Courtesy of NEC Foundation)

How NEC is Changing the World with $500K Health and Education Grants

NEC Foundation of America, the charitable giving fund of NEC Corporation of America (NEC), whose subsidiary NEC National Security Systems (NSS) is the Returning Platinum Industry Sponsor for the 2023 'ASTORS'...
Evolv adds visual gun detection to enhance the perimeter of detection beyond the venue threshold at distances of up to 100 feet. (Courtesy of Evolv)

New Evolv Extend Adds Omnilert AI Gun Detection for Added Safety

Evolv Technology, a leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, and 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Multiple Awards Champion,  proudly introduces its latest innovation Evolv Extend™, designed to identify non-concealed (or brandished)...
Nabeela N. Barbari, Executive Vice President, OTHSolutions, offer three quick tips from a national security practitioner and ally – in hopes of inspiring local action and a cultural change from the walls of your school to the halls of Capitol Hill. (Courtesy of PWPORG)

From Your School to the Halls of Capital Hill: 3 Tips to School Safety

Originally Published in PWPORG, By Nabeela N. Barbari, Executive Vice President, OTHSolutions The very act of prevention is, by and large, less sensational than response. The examples are endless. Staying out of the...