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2 Firefighters Gravely Injured while 100K Evacuate Wildfire in S California

Oct 26, 2020 – In Breaking News – CNN A wildfire that nearly quadrupled in size Monday, prompted tens of thousands of people to evacuate and caused two firefighters to suffer critical...
More and more companies, authorities and institutions use MOBOTIX thermal technology as a proactive warning system. MOBOTIX TR (Thermal Radiometry) technology allows you to measure thermal radiation in the entire image area and assign a temperature value to each pixel.

Mobotix Thermal Screening Station Competes in 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Konica Minolta Business Solutions, a Multiple ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner in the 2019, 2018 and a 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs, is pleased to announce the Mobotix Thermal Screening Station has...
This Nov. 10, 2020 virtual officer safety and wellness workshop is designed to assist agencies with beginning or enhancing their local initiatives to keep officers safe, mentally and physically healthy, and emotionally resilient. Conference attendance is free. (Courtesy of Julian Wan on Unsplash)

NLEOMF ‘Destination Zero’ Nov. 10th Virtual Officer Safety & Wellness Event

The Destination Zero Officer Safety and Wellness Conference, taking place this year on November 10, 2020, is the preeminent bi-annual gathering of law enforcement officials who are dedicated to improving the...
Security Expert Roderick Jones, Founder of Concentric Advisors offers tips in advance of the election, and recommends employers conduct an internal crisis action plan for the elections to include a communication structure, an indications and warning mechanism, and contingency plans.

What to Do, and What to Expect in Preparation for Post-Election Unrest

With the election just days away, American fears and concerns are quickly rising around election and post-election violence. In fact, a recent poll in one state shows that 9 out of 10 voters are...
Anchored on the Blockchain, ShoX is a breakthrough in less-than-lethal ballistic products for law enforcement, military and anti-terrorism operations

Are Electric Bullets the New Face of Law Enforcement Reform?

Welcome to 2020’s detour into dystopia. The protests that began in May in response to George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis Police Officers at times descended into pandemonium, chaos, rioting...
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CERTIFICATION TRAINING TO ABATE TERRORISM AVAILABLE

My brother built his house.  He borrowed a back-hoe and dug the hole.  He set the foundation and built his house from the ground up.  I looked at him and said,...
The significance of the Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC software-free, encrypted device that works across a diverse computing landscape (MacBook, iPad, Android) is particularly important now as organizations around the globe have transitioned to a work-from-home or hybrid working models due to COVID-19.

Aegis Secure Key 3NXC a Finalist in 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and mobile working was on the rise. As the global workforce shifted from office to home practically overnight, it became abundantly clear that workers would...
With the increasing strain on public services in response to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the professional firefighters, EMTs and emergency service professionals that make up High Rise Escape Systems, believe it is irresponsible to believe emergency services will be obtainable, timely and equipped to provide rescue from multi-story buildings, Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers or other critical infrastructure environments.

Access to Emergency Self-Evacuation is Critical for Multi-Story Buildings

First responder deaths related to COVID-19 are up this year, and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reports 22* confirmed on-duty firefighter deaths attributed to COVID-19, making it the leading cause of...
The boat, being referred to as a new type of ‘narcosub’, is a battery operated watercraft capable of completely submerging for up to 12 hours, in order to evade law enforcement.

DEA Discovers New Type of Drug Running ‘Narcosub’ in Columbia

On November 5th, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), who was recognized for Excellence in Homeland Security in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, working with the Colombian military, discovered a new...
The CIA's Special Activities Center carries out covert operations and has its own paramilitary force that carries out counterterrorism operations. While they act as an independent force, they often rely on the military for transportation and logistical support.

Pentagon to Cut Most of Support to CIA’s Counterterrorism Missions

December 10, 2020 – In Breaking News – ABC News In a surprising move, the Pentagon has told the Central Intelligence Agency that it plans to end the majority of the military...