A gunman armed with a rifle opened fire in an El Paso shopping area packed with as many as 3,000 people during the busy back-to-school season, leaving 20 dead and more than two dozen injured, as shoppers ran for their lives. (Courtesy of YouTube)

9 Dead in Dayton, Second US Mass Shooting Within 24 Hrs (Multi-Video)

August 4, 2019 – In Breaking News – NWI .com and AP A gunman wearing body armor and carrying extra magazines opened fire in a popular nightlife area of Dayton, Ohio, killing...
Drones have emerged as an important and effective tool in responding to emergencies and disasters and NYS DHSES, like many government agencies across the country, has developed a program to use drones for public safety/emergency response purposes. (Courtesy of YouTube)

NYS DHSES UAS Training Program Competes in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

The New York State (NYS) Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is pleased to announce the New York State Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drone Training Program has been nominated to compete...
“The DOJ and its component organizations do the hard work of protecting the freedoms, rights and safety of all Americans,” explained Stacy Schwartz, vice president, AT&T, Public Safety and FirstNet.“We are honored to provide a modern communications platform and capabilities to support the DOJ’s work for the next 15 years.”

AT&T Scores $984M DOJ Contract to Modernize Technology Systems

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has selected AT&T* to help improve its mission performance with modernized technology, via a Task Order through the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions...
Critical events happen every day: severe weather, workplace violence, active shooters, terrorism, IT and power outages & more. Together, NC4 & Everbridge is an end-to-end threat assessment, incident communications & mgmt platform reducing critical incident ‘time to know’ thru remediation-all from a single pane of glass, for gov’t, enterprise, community.

2018 ‘ASTORS’ Double Award Winning Everbridge Acquires NC4 (Videos)

Everbridge, a global leader in critical event management software that helps keep people safe and businesses running, and a Double Award Winner in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced the acquisition of NC4,...
The United States is engaged in a generational fight against terrorists who seek to attack the American people, our country, and our way of life. An informed, vigilant and engaged public remains one of our greatest assets to identify potential terrorists and prevent attacks. (Courtesy of DHS)

DHS Reissues Updated National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan has reissued the  National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin pertaining to the current terror threat to the U.S. homeland. Acting Secretary McAleenan...
The EAGL system is web based with an open architecture and can easily integrate with most any building security systems, EOCs, RTCC or GSOCs and can be monitored or administered from anywhere in the world.

EAGL Competes for Second Win in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Multi-Video)

EAGL Technology, an experienced security equipment manufacturer, producing solutions that address today’s real-world security concerns, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Program Award Winner, is pleased...
A shooter who allegedly snuck onto the grounds of the popular food festival in Gilroy, California, opened fire with a rifle killing a 6-year-old boy, 6, a 13-year-old girl and a man in his 20s before police engaged, shooting and killing the suspect. (Courtesy of YouTube)

4 Dead at Gilroy Garlic Festival: The Shooter, What We Know (Multi-Video)

July 29, 2019 – In Breaking News – CNN Authorities say Santino William Legan killed three people, including a 6-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl, at the Gilroy Garlic Festival with a rifle he...
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. (Courtesy of FEMA)

Houston ER Physician Call to Action: Have Emergency Kits Ready (Videos)

Hurricane experts believe the City of New Orleans, Louisiana dodged a bullet when Tropical Storm Barry failed to develop into a major hurricane as predicted, but a Houston, Texas, emergency room...
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, a 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program Nominee, arrested 25 people ages 19-65, that traveled with the intent of having sex with a male or female child. Operation Intercept VI is a 4-day initiative to protect Sarasota County children from online predators & human trafficking. (Courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office)

SCSO Warns of Child Predators on Apps & Op Intercept VI (Multi-Video)

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), arrested 25 people during Operation Intercept VI, a four-day initiative focused on protecting Sarasota County children from online predators and human trafficking. Suspects ranging in age...
LAPD Officer Juan Jose Diaz, 24, was shot and killed while eating at a taco stand with his girlfriend and her two brothers. (Courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Department)

Hero Down: LAPD Search for Shooter Who Shot & Killed Off Duty Officer

July 27, 2019 – In Breaking News – KTLA 5 News A search for a shooter was underway Saturday morning after a Los Angeles police officer who had two years of experience...