Body and dash cameras were not designed to capture officer-involved shootings. Viridian's® FACT™ Duty Weapon-Mounted Camera was designed specifically for this purpose.

West Hennepin Deploys FACT Duty™ Weapon-Mounted Cameras (Videos)

The West Hennepin Public Safety Department located just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota has deployed the FACT Duty™ Weapon-Mounted Camera (WMC) from Viridian® Weapon Technologies to all of its officers. Viridian and West Hennepin will be...
Can you tell what this robot does just by looking at it? If not, that is exactly why standards are needed—to prove what the robot can do. This particular method tests the robot’s ability to inspect, touch, rotate and extract items. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

RoboCup 2018: S&T Test Methods to Evaluate Rescue Robots (Multi-Video)

Since 1997, several continents have played host to an international soccer tournament. No, not the World Cup, the RoboCup. Robots of all shapes and sizes test their “metal” in the world’s favorite...
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4 Types of Riots: Keys to Quickly Regaining Control (Multi-Video)

Guest editorial by Joel McNelly, Police Commander specializing in Intelligence, Investigations, Physical Security, Risk Assessment, and Leadership Riots are an interesting phenomenon. Contrary to popular belief, they are not all the same. From spontaneous...
Deter Workplace Violence. Disrupt Active Shooters. Delay Threats Until Help Arrives. Crotega provides a remotely deployed threat suppression system that drenches the perpetrator with a repulsive solution, impairing their ability to enact violence. Threat suppression is the next step in life safety and interior building security.

Crotega Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards (Videos)

Crotega System Deters, Disrupts & Delays Active Shooters (Multi-Video) Crotega, the Platinum Award Winner in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is happy to announce the Interior Threat Suppression System, has been nominated...
Homegrown terrorism and mass shootings have sadly become everyday news in the US. As a result, the demand for explosives detection dogs as a deterrent against such crimes is on the increase with one major problem: there are not enough dogs to meet the growing need. The AKC Detection Dog Task Force is working to help with this national security issue. (Courtesy of the AKC)

Calling All K9 Teams: US Dog Detect-ion Conf (Learn More, Multi-Video)

The American Kennel Club will host the 2018 AKC US Dog Detection Conference Tuesday, August 28th – Thursday, August 30th, 2018 in Durham, NC to explore solutions to the shortage of domestic dogs for explosives detection...
Homeland security & public safety professionals have expressed concerns of a potential catastrophic UAS event with the possibility of mass casualties, wide-ranging hazmat contamination, and threats to critical infrastructure, nuclear power plants, chemical plants, utilities and airports, among others.

Fire Technology, Drones & the Need for Counter-Technology (Multi-Video)

Guest Editorial by Charles Werner, Public Safety Advisor & Chair, National Council on Public Safety UAS (NCPSU) Over the past year, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—aka drones—have demonstrated their value to public safety organizations worldwide...
Broward County authorities on Tuesday delayed the scheduled release of video from police interviews with the former student suspected of killing 17 people at a Florida high school in February. Prosecutors have said they plan to seek the death penalty despite his attorney's offer of a guilty plea in exchange for a life sentence. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Kill Me’: Parkland Shooter’s Alleged Confession Delayed (Multi-Video)

By Karma Allen, ABC News Nikolas Cruz, the 19-year-old accused of killing 17 students and teachers at a Florida high school, said he felt “worthless” and repeatedly indicated that he wanted to...
The Black Sage counter drone system provides early detection to allow law enforcement to take action even before the drone is airborne, AI classification to reduce false alarms, operator location to assist law enforcement in apprehension, and forensic data to ensure prosecution is all provided by the service. (Courtesy of Black Sage Technologies)

Black Sage Offers Counter Drone Protection for Large Scale Events

As witnessed by the recent failed Venezuala assassination attempt, stadiums and open-air venues are particularly vulnerable to the growing risk posed by the proliferation of consumer drones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y_0TFHR0fM (Officials in the South American country...
New Response Operations Program to Provide Unprecedented Emergency Support Customized for Each State

FirstNet Plans Emerg Drop Kits, As a ‘Connected Bubble’ for Public Safety

In an emergency, communication is critical to response efforts. That’s why former public safety officials and first responders on the AT&T* FirstNet team, in collaboration with Sonim, are creating Emergency Drop Kits. These portable kits...
A man licensed to carry a firearm took out a gunman at a school peace rally on Saturday after the gunman opened fire. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Titusville Police Department at (321) 264-7800 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. (Courtesy of Titusville Police via Twitter)

Armed Bystander Stops Gunman at Crowded School Event (See Video)

By Eric Rogers, Florida Today Though it was called "Peace in the City," a back to school giveaway Saturday afternoon in Titusville was anything but. The gunman at a crowded community rally was critically wounded by...