The New Short-Range Tactical Quadcopter ION™ M640x, Provides Unmatched Capabilities for Defense and Public Safety Customers

Teledyne FLIR Launches ION M640x Next-Gen Tactical Quadcopter UAS

Teledyne FLIR, a Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced the launch of the New ION™ M640x tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The American designed, developed and manufactured...
As the police force of DHS the Federal Protective Service is responsible for protecting Federal Facilities, their occupants, and visitors, ensuring a safe environment in which federal agencies can conduct their business. FPS does this by conducting facility security assessments; responding to calls for service for crimes in progress and other incidents to protect life and property; and detecting, investigating, and mitigating threats posed against over 9,000 federal facilities nationwide.

FPS helps agencies reduce Security Compliance concerns with Key Tool

Federal agencies are responsible for demonstrating their compliance with Interagency Security Committee (ISC) standards for each location they occupy.  Since 2013, the Federal Protective Service (FPS) of the Department of Homeland Security...

U.S. Navy Upgrading to Next-Gen LRAD with 1.8M Add-On Order

Genasys, a global leader in critical communications systems solutions, recently named a Multiple Award Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a $1.8 million LRAD systems order...
D-Fend Solutions’ offering empowers border security agencies to retrieve drone payloads being carried by rogue drones, which is important when drones are carrying drugs and/or explosives. The system also identifies and tracks the location of the drones’ take-off positions and remote-control operators.

D-Fend Solutions Expands Counter-Drone Takeover Technologies

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, recently named an Award Finalist in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is officially releasing the new software version...
Specializing in life-safety technologies, Mercury Notifications, and their n.FORM® Mass Notification System is a complete, end-to-end, supervised solution that provides the hardware, software, integration, and controls needed for your mass notification and emergency communication systems.

n.FORM Named a Finalist in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

Mercury Notifications, an industry-leading B2B life safety solutions provider and product manufacturer of the n.FORM® Mass Notification System, is excited to announce it has been named a Finalist in American Security...
The State of Hawaii has deployed NEC’s innovative NeoFace Thermal Express technology, at all five Hawaiian aiports which automatically screens the body temperature of every arriving passenger entering the airport terminal, to ensure they do not become hotspots of virus contraction as people cross paths from across the globe.

NEC NeoFace Thermal Express a Finalist in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

NEC Corporation of America, a 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Biometric Recognition System, is pleased to announce that the company's NEC NeoFace Thermal Express has been selected as...
Courtesy of 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Finalist Mission Secure Inc. (MSi) for Best ICS/SCADA Cyber Security, a leading industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity company protecting clients in maritime, industrial, autonomous vehicles, smart cities and defense industries from cyber attacks.

Feds Warn of Ongoing Cyber Threats to US Water and Wastewater Systems

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which was recognized in the 2020 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Excellence in Homeland Security, along with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection...
DEA National Take-Back Day

DEA Seeks Help to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which was recognized in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, will host its 21st National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 23 from 10...
In honor of domestic violence awareness month, here are a few steps communities can take to help victims get the resources and support they need.

How Public Safety Can Support Victims of Domestic Violence

Guest Editorial by Todd Miller, SVP of Strategic Programs, Rave Mobile Safety The pandemic has put a lot of stress on families – with kids learning at home instead of at school,...
During the recent study, the new algorithm flagged CT scans that might contain potential threats, providing the TSO a second set of “eyes” during manual review. (Courtesy of Leidos)

S&T Funded Weapons-Detection Algorithm Studied at LV Intl Airport

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), a Multiple Award Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, demonstrated a new advanced algorithm over the summer, to better detect non-explosive weapons...