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Small businesses can now deduct the expense of installing a fire sprinkler system on their federal taxes. Under Section 179 of the tax code, fire sprinkler installation can be expensed up to $1 million for each year of the expense.

New Fire Sprinkler Tax Incentives for Small Businesses (Multi-Video)

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By the U.S. Fire Administration Fire service officials: Here’s some news that you can share with local small business owners to encourage them to install fire sprinklers. Recent federal tax reform legislation —...
Contraband cellphones have been an ongoing correctional security and public safety concern for federal, state and local correctional agencies across the country for some time, but federal officials may have an answer.

Micro-Jamming May Counter Criminal Threat of Contraband Cellphones

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has posted a detailed report of its findings from the Jan. 17, 2018 test of micro-jamming technology conducted at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI)...
According to a federal, criminal complaint, Waheba Issa Dais is accused of, "promoting ISIS's agenda, facilitating recruitment for ISIS, and maintaining a virtual library of instructions on how to make bombs, poison, and suicide vests," on social media accounts she hacked from unsuspecting victims. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Arrest Highlights ISIS Presence on Social Media (Learn More, Videos)

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By Cary Spivak and John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A Cudahy woman hacked social media accounts, including Facebook, to recruit on behalf of the Islamic State terrorist group and to provide instruction on such terrorism...
The Oshkosh FMTV is comprised of 17 models, enabling the vehicle to perform a wide range of missions, and to support combat missions, relief efforts and logistics and supply operations.

Army Awards Oshkosh $159.6M for 771 FMTVs (Learn More, See Video)

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command has placed four additional orders with Oshkosh Defense for a total of 771 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), valued at $159.6 million. The Oshkosh (FMTV) stands alone...
“Every time a jurisdiction does not honor a detainer, it places an unnecessary danger to our officers, and this is a prime example of what it may look like to arrest someone on the streets when they could have easily been turned over in a secure facility" explains Thomas Decker, field office director for ERO New York.

Man Released with Active Detainer, Assaulted ICE Officer (Multi-Video)

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A Honduran national has been sentenced to 364 days in federal custody after pleading guilty to one count of assault on a law enforcement officer in U.S. District Court in White...
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DEA Operation Prevention Challenge Winning Videos (Please Share)

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), DEA Educational Foundation and Discovery Education awarded Porter Christensen of Pine View High School in Utah the grand prize for the annual Operation Prevention Video...
According to German media, the police raid came after German intelligence services were tipped off by US authorities who had grown suspicious of the suspect's online purchases. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Deadly ‘Ricin’ Terror Attack Foiled in Germany (Learn More, Videos)

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By Lucia I. Suarez Sang, Fox News An Islamic terrorism plot to launch a deadly attack with the toxin ricin was reportedly thwarted in Germany, prosecutors revealed Thursday. Authorities said a 29-year-old Tunisian,...
Combining two key security functions in one cutting-edge product, the Senstar LM100 Hybrid Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Intelligent Lighting System acts as a powerful deterrent against intruders, detecting and illuminating them at the fence line while alerting a security management system (SMS).

Senstar ‘2 in 1’ Intelligent Lighting & Detect System Wins Major Contract

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The Senstar LM100 hybrid perimeter intrusion detection and intelligent lighting system, a competitor in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, has been selected to protect the 28,000 ft (5.3 mi) perimeter of a $1.5 billion...
The app allows users to track and report their location using the GPS already built into a smartphone. The Watchtower app also tracks critical vitals, such as heart rates and oxygen levels, during routine and strenuous situations, potentially saving lives. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

New FREE App Tracks Locations & Vitals to Keep First Responders Safe

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When first responders are on a mission, being able to quickly and easily track their locations and the locations of their fellow responders can be challenging, especially in situations where the...
Bernard Graham (at left), and Blake King.

2nd Suspect Surrendered in Shooting of ATF Agent in Gary (Multi-Video)

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By Michelle L. Quinn, Post-Tribune  The suspect reported by authorities to be at large following a shooting Thursday in which an undercover ATF agent was shot was in custody Saturday afternoon. Bernard Graham,...
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