The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) oversees the DHS mission to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.

Combat Human Trafficking – DHS Launches New Resources to Help

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), whose 'Blue Campaign' was Recognized in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, released new resources aimed...
Drastically increase the efficiency of your existing surveillance systems with Actuate AI camera software. No hardware required.

Actuate AI Nominated to Compete in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

With mass shootings and other public safety threats on the rise, and thefts costing businesses billions of dollars each year, Actuate, is meeting the critical need for faster, more accurate, and...

NICE to Deliver Data-Driven Incident Reconstruction and Insights to 911

Double Platinum 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program Winner, NICE Public Safety, has announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with RapidSOS, also a former 'ASTORS' Award Winner, to deliver...

PWPORG Seeking Superheroes to Help Children in Our Communities

PWPORG (Preparedness Without Paranoia) is a 501(c)(3) built by law enforcement and security industry practitioners and educators to provide educational resources to kids, families and communities on safety and emergency preparedness. Emerging as...

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

American Security Today is pleased to announce their newest 100% mobile-friendly Digital Magazine is ready for viewing, and includes the following featured articles: Why CAMERAS MAY NOT BE ENOUGH (4 Things to...
Proven and secure cloud-based case management software empowers law enforcement agencies to investigate crime more efficiently and effectively.

New Smarter Case Management Helps Improve Crime Clearance Rates

ShotSpotter, a leader in precision policing technology solutions, and a Double 2020 'ASTORS' Award Winner recently nominated to compete in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, is pleased to introduce ShotSpotter Investigate™,...
the AXIS W100 easy-to-use, lightweight and robust  body worn camera that lets you store and manage video your way. It plugs right into your own Axis system or another system of your choice.

AXIS W100 Body Worn Camera Competes in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Axis Communications, a Triple 2020 'ASTORS' Award Winner, is pleased to announce the AXIS W100 is one of three products nominated to compete in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program. Launched...
This new acquisition extends Quantum's surveillance portfolio, market expertise, ecosystem solutions, and analytics applications, to include Pivot3’s software-based intelligence which simplifies your physical security environment. 

Quantum Acquires ‘ASTORS’ Champ Pivot3 Surveillance Portfolio & Assets

Quantum Corporation, who was recognized in the 2017 and 2016 'ASTORS' Awards Programs for the company's StorNext File System and Xcellis System respectively, has entered into an agreement to acquire the...
DHS has identified four critical priority areas for attention for the competitive grant program allocations: Cybersecurity, Soft Targets and Crowded Locations, Domestic Violent Extremism, and Emerging Threats. (Courtesy of DHS)

DHS Announces Funding Opportunity for 2021 Preparedness Grants

The final allocations for $475 million for seven Fiscal Year 2021 competitive preparedness grant programs have been announced by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Together with the almost $1.5 billion in...
“While NG9-1-1 technologies will enhance the current capabilities of today’s 911 systems by enabling multimedia sharing and connectivity, we must ensure these critical emergency response networks remain resilient and reliably operational,”explained Kathryn Coulter Mitchell, DHS Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. 

DHS Awards SecureLogix $1M to Secure NG9-1-1 Multimedia Content

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which was recognized in the 2020 'ASTORS' Awards Program for 'Excellence in Homeland Security', Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program recently awarded $997,526.67 to San Antonio,...