Capt. Bill Whitmire, Naval Construction Battalion Center commanding officer

New FRAGO Details ‘What Is & Isn’t Allowed’ for Service Members

Following the highest single-day of COVID-19 cases reported in Mississippi, (1,092 new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday in Mississippi), the Navy has given more decisive guidance with specific details of what...
Asbestos fibers are microscopic, and no amount of exposure is safe, as it still poses a threat when inhaled or ingested.

What to Know About Asbestos (Learn More, Multi-Video)

Safety is a priority for the health and wellbeing of occupational workers, homeowners, and older adults everywhere. On the heels of National Safety Month, this is a time to recognize safety hazards that...
Identify. Protect. Prevent. Powered by our powerful data analytics platform, X1 offers a high speed checkpoint system that detects a wide range of both metallic and non-metallic weapons, as well as facial recognition and gunshot detection.

X.Labs High-Speed Checkpoint Combines Weapon, Facial, Thermal Imaging & Gunshot Detection

X.Labs (formerly SWORD Technologies), a market leader in public safety detection and digital healthcare technology, and Multiple Platinum Award Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is rebranding of its...
If you are preparing for a camping getaway, the following tips will make you and your campmates safer. (Courtesy of Pixabay)

Camping During COVID-19: Dos & Don’ts by Adv EMT & Global Rescue

By Dave Keaveny U.S. campgrounds received word they could open for the summer season. The news is sparking veteran and novice campers to pack tents, backpacks, and sleeping bags for an outdoor adventure. Outside...
FiberPatrol’s advanced fiber optic technology detects and locates intrusion attempts with multiple models specifically designed to address a variety of applications: fence-mounted perimeter protection, buried perimeter protection, wall protection, and buried pipeline protection.

‘ASTORS’ Award Winning Senstar Enhances FiberPatrol® FP1150

Senstar, a world leader in perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDs) and video management solutions, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to introduce enhancements to...
The drugs were seized during interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean Sea, “including contraband seized and recovered during 11 interdictions of suspected drug smuggling vessels by four Coast Guard cutters and two U.S. Navy ships.” (Courtesy of the DEA)

DEA, DOD, and USCG Offload More than 33K pounds of Seized Drugs

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which was honored in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, along with the Department of Defense (DHS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and United...
‘ASTORS’ Award Winning PlateSmart, cutting edge AI technology and analytic capabilities detect suspicious vehicle movement behavior, such as repeated parking for an extended prior, or frequently driving around a site without stopping, known as ‘circling behavior,’ for proactive intelligence that can prevent an attack from occurring rather than investigating after an attack has occurred.

PlateSmart Replaces Hundreds of Rekor/OpenALPR Installs Across PA

PlateSmart, a Platinum Award Winner in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, newly nominated to compete in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, has announced its AI-based automatic license plate recognition (ALPR)/vehicle recognition software is...

Incel Blows Hand Off with Bomb Intended for ‘Hot Cheerleaders’

A Richlands, Virginia man, who appeared at a health clinic with severe injuries to his hands and fingers, is charged with lying to federal investigators about how he was injured and...
The U.S. Border Patrol, which was was honored in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program for ‘Excellence in Homeland Security’, renders medical aid to a migrant suffering from a heat-related illness found in an orange grove. (Courtesy of CBP by Mani Albrecht)

S&T & USBP Work to Enhance Safety of Migrants at Our Nation’s Borders

Each day, undocumented immigrants attempt to enter the United States between the ports of entry, most specifically at our southwest border, and often face life-threatening circumstances. Miles away from shelter, food, and...
integrated EST screening solution, the A700 EST-IS, features the FLIR A700 thermal imaging camera and is being used to screen visitors for elevated or higher than expected skin temperatures, which can help guard against the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

FLIR EST Screening at Pentagon Helps in Fight Against COVID-19

As we get back to work, we are still at risk of continued interruption of operations due to the spread of infection and disease. Thermal imaging solutions from FLIR can help screen...