We must all step-up, pay attention to those close to us and be there for them in their time of need.  This means being proactive not reactive and getting the person the help they need.  The excuse of not wanting to interfere in the affairs of others is not valid if the person is suicidal as the individual is not thinking clearly and you must act for them. 

SUICIDE: A National Epidemic: We Must All Do Something (Learn More)

By Vincent J. McNally, MPS As a retired FBI Agent, hostage negotiator and Employee Assistance Program Administrator I have seen first-hand the act, prevention and notification, and aftermath of suicide to loved...
World’s First Smartphone Security Scanner that “Sees” Concealed Weapons and Explosives on a Person, Non-Invasively and in Real Time SWORD is the world’s first cutting edge, 3D distance scanning device that is mobile based and able to scan objects and people for weapons, explosives, facial recognition and provide real-time actionable counter measure alerts.

SWORD Mobile Scanner in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (See in Action)

Royal Holdings Technologies Corp. (Royal Holdings), is pleased to announce the 'SWORD' has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program. The urgent challenge for security personnel to noninvasively scan people in real...
By joining forces, two industry leaders will improve response in critical situations with effective mass communication and high-visibility display solutions.

Regroup & Inova Solutions Partner for Visual Alerts (See in Action, Videos)

Regroup Mass Notification, a proud competitor in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards, and Inova Solutions, a leading provider of visual emergency communication solutions, have entered into a new integration partnership to facilitate mass...
The Guardian Escape System from High Rise Escape Systems provide simple, reliable and inexpensive solutions for self-evacuation and rescue so that people can truly plan two ways out.

High Rise Escape System in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Multi-Video)

High Rise Escape Systems (HRES), a Two-Time Winner in the annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner, is pleased to announce the company's Guardian Escape System, has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’...
Secondary Devices pose a significant threat to first responders and bystanders during the initial response phase of any emergency or security event.

IEDs & Secondary Device Safety for First Responders (Must See Video)

Well-prepared individuals know how to protect themselves and others when facing a hazmat accident or a CBRNE attack. Today’s firefighters, HAZMAT specialists, law enforcement officers, security teams, military personnel, and other emergency...
When an emergency strikes, it is critical that no matter where they are in your organization, everyone receives potentially life-saving notifications quickly and clearly. The Alertus Emergency Mass Notification System is a powerful and flexible solution that seamlessly integrates with and sends potentially life-saving alerts across your organization’s existing infrastructure and technology, including desktop computers, PA systems, VoIP phones, digital signage, mobile devices, fire panels, and more.

Alertus in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards (Multi-Videos)

Alertus Technologies, a leader in providing emergency mass notification solutions, is pleased to announce that the Alertus Unified Mass Notification System has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards...
FUSE Tether System Enables Persistent and Safe Eye in the Sky Security

FUSE Employed for Enhanced Aerial Surveil of High School Graduations

Drone Aviation, a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, reports that its FUSE Tether System was utilized in a first-of-its-kind application of tethered drone technology by the Oro Valley Police Department as...
CommandWear Systems Inc. is working to address a global problem – poor situational awareness and communication among first responders in emergency situations. Launched in 2013, the Vancouver-based company develops software and mobile apps for wearable technology to keep first responders safer on the job.

CommandWear Helps Save Lives While Keeping First Responders Safe

CommandWear™ has launched, and has seen rapid growth due to rising demand for enhanced safety and security technologies. The company’s web, mobile and wearable apps address critical needs of first responders around the...
Honoring the Lives Lost in the Parkland High School Shooting: Peter Wang, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Luke Hoyer, Alaina Petty, Jamie Guttenberg, Alex Schachter, Martin Duque, Alyssa Alhadeff, Helena Ramsay, Scott J. Beigel, Joaquin Oliver, Cara Loughran, Meadow Pollack, Gina Montalto, Chris Hixon and Carmen Marie Schentrup. (Courtesy of YouTube)

FL Shooter Described Plans on Video & ‘Active Shooter’ Game (Multi-Video)

By Dianne Gallagher, Meridith Edwards, Jamiel Lynch and Steve Almasy, CNN The former student who gunned down 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, recorded his plans on...
Noblesville School Shooting Hero Jason Seaman Says Saving Students 'The Only Acceptable Actions' (Courtesy of YouTube)

IN Hero Teacher Home After Stopping School Shooting (Learn More, Videos)

By Rick Callahan, AP, TIME An Indiana science teacher was released from a hospital a day after he was shot while tackling an armed student inside his classroom. Noblesville police Lt. Bruce Barnes...