As a firefighter, you work in physically, emotionally and psychologically challenging situations — sometimes with limited resources. You also face the added pressure of performing safely and effectively under significant time constraints. These difficult work conditions can lead to burnout over the long-term.

Firefighter Burnout and Workplace Safety (Learn More, Multi-Video)

By the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Are firefighters who show symptoms of burnout less likely to follow safety procedures? A team of researchers recently set out to learn if burnout impacted a firefighter’s...
The Black Sage counter drone system provides early detection to allow law enforcement to take action even before the drone is airborne, AI classification to reduce false alarms, operator location to assist law enforcement in apprehension, and forensic data to ensure prosecution is all provided by the service. (Courtesy of Black Sage Technologies)

Black Sage Offers Counter Drone Protection for Large Scale Events

As witnessed by the recent failed Venezuala assassination attempt, stadiums and open-air venues are particularly vulnerable to the growing risk posed by the proliferation of consumer drones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y_0TFHR0fM (Officials in the South American country...
New Response Operations Program to Provide Unprecedented Emergency Support Customized for Each State

FirstNet Plans Emerg Drop Kits, As a ‘Connected Bubble’ for Public Safety

In an emergency, communication is critical to response efforts. That’s why former public safety officials and first responders on the AT&T* FirstNet team, in collaboration with Sonim, are creating Emergency Drop Kits. These portable kits...
Air Force Col. Bradley Barnhart, DISA’s New Chief of Staff

DISA’s New Chief of Staff Focused on Serving the Warfighter

Air Force Col. Bradley Barnhart, a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, brings more than 25 years of cyber and information technology experience to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) chief of...
Venezuelan officials say explosive drones went off as President Nicolás Maduro was giving a live televised speech in Caracas, but he is unharmed. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Failed ‘Drone Attack’ Assassination? 6 Arrests Made (Learn More, Videos)

By BBC News Six people have been arrested in Venezuela for involvement in an apparent assassination attempt on President Nicolás Maduro, the interior minister says. Néstor Reverol said they were part of a...

Geospace Acquires ‘ASTORS’ Winner Quantum Technology Sciences

Quantum Technology Sciences Inc. (Quantum or QTSI), a Florida-based tactical security and surveillance systems solutions provider, and a Gold Award Winner in the 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program for Best Perimeter Protection,...
Officer Cem Duzel (Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Police Department)

Iraqi Immigrant Who Shot CO Police Officer in the Head Never Deported

By 4 CBS News Denver Colorado Springs Police Officer Cem Duzel was shot overnight and was critically hurt in a shootout. “We like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of support from...
A man licensed to carry a firearm took out a gunman at a school peace rally on Saturday after the gunman opened fire. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Titusville Police Department at (321) 264-7800 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. (Courtesy of Titusville Police via Twitter)

Armed Bystander Stops Gunman at Crowded School Event (See Video)

By Eric Rogers, Florida Today Though it was called "Peace in the City," a back to school giveaway Saturday afternoon in Titusville was anything but. The gunman at a crowded community rally was critically wounded by...
c-Lite is deployed as a plugin product, designed to enhance existing platforms with Carbyne’s state-of-the-art NG911 technologies which includes pinpoint device-based location, live video streaming from mobile devices, two-way chat and more.

Carbyne Makes History with Next-Gen Plugin for Legacy E911 c-Lite (Video)

Carbyne, a global leader in public safety, the Platinum Award Winner in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program for Best Emergency Response for Fed/State/Local Government and a competitor in the 2018 'ASTORS' Awards, is officially...
Bloody shoes seen at a homicide scene in Chicago where four people were shot on Sunday, including three teens. (Courtesy of Chicago Sun-Times Screenshot)

At Least 40 People Shot Sunday in Chicago Violence; 4 Killed (Videos)

By Diane Pathieu, ABC 7 Eyewitness News  Dozens of people were wounded in shootings across Chicago since Friday, police said. Since midnight, police said 42 people have been shot, five fatally. Since Friday...