In every emergency there is too much at stake to be delayed at the gate. SOS Silent, a competitor in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is saving lives, money and time.

Is Your Gated Community Equipped to Avert Disaster? (Learn How, Video)

Chris Clingan died from his wounds on June 16, 2013, after waiting nearly 10 minutes for first responders to save his life. The 22-year-old man was stabbed repeatedly by his roommate inside...
Sgt. Daniel Baker was fatally shot in the line of duty. He served with the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office for 10 years, three months and 12 days, and Baker, a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, and leaves behind a wife and daughter. (Courtesy of the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office)

Fed & State Indictment in Death of Dickson County Deputy (Multi-Video)

In a joint announcement on Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and U.S. Attorney Don Cochran announced federal charges against Steven J. Wiggins, 31, of Dickson, Tennessee, following an announcement by District...
Vehicle to vehicle communication simplifies patrol planning and increases enforcement efficiency. Connecting enforcement vehicles through Plate Link increases compliance by making it easier to identify shared permit parking infractions.

AutoVu Now Allows Sharing of Parking Data Between Patrol Vehicles

Genetec, a Winner in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and a leading technology provider of parking enforcement, unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is introducing Plate Link,...
Greg Alyn Carlson should be considered Armed & Dangerous. DO NOT APPROACH. Immediately contact the nearest FBI office or call 911.

25K Reward Offered for Fugitive Wanted in LA Armed Sexual Assaults

FBI Assistant Director in Charge Paul D. Delacourt, of the Los Angeles Field Office, and Chief Charlie Beck of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced a reward of up to $25,000...

Florida Cop Shot, Suspect Holding Children Hostage (Multi-Video)

By Spectrum News Staff A gunman who shot an Orlando police officer is holding four children hostage in a standoff with law enforcement at an apartment complex near Universal Studios. At a news...
Survivors and family members of some of those killed at Pulse filed a lawsuit against the responding officers, while new reports surface claiming some law firms have been pressuring victims to sign representation contracts in the immediate aftermath of the tragedies. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Lawsuit Against Pulse Terror Attack Responding Officers (Learn More)

By Andrew Blake, Blue Lives Matter, The Maven A lawsuit filed on Thursday against the city of Orlando and the Orlando police officers who responded to the Pulse nightclub terrorist attack has...
A plane drops fire-retardant chemicals on the 416 Fire near Durango, CA, U.S. on June 9, 2018 (Courtesy of La Plata County)

1,800 Homes Evacuated as Colorado Wildfire Doubles (Multi-Video)

By Suzannah Gonzales and Lisa Shumaker, Reuters A Colorado wildfire nearly doubled in size from Saturday to Sunday and prompted hundreds more evacuations as dry and windy conditions were expected to persist, officials...
We must all step-up, pay attention to those close to us and be there for them in their time of need.  This means being proactive not reactive and getting the person the help they need.  The excuse of not wanting to interfere in the affairs of others is not valid if the person is suicidal as the individual is not thinking clearly and you must act for them. 

SUICIDE: A National Epidemic: We Must All Do Something (Learn More)

By Vincent J. McNally, MPS As a retired FBI Agent, hostage negotiator and Employee Assistance Program Administrator I have seen first-hand the act, prevention and notification, and aftermath of suicide to loved...
World’s First Smartphone Security Scanner that “Sees” Concealed Weapons and Explosives on a Person, Non-Invasively and in Real Time SWORD is the world’s first cutting edge, 3D distance scanning device that is mobile based and able to scan objects and people for weapons, explosives, facial recognition and provide real-time actionable counter measure alerts.

SWORD Mobile Scanner in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (See in Action)

Royal Holdings Technologies Corp. (Royal Holdings), is pleased to announce the 'SWORD' has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program. The urgent challenge for security personnel to noninvasively scan people in real...
A Coast Guard representative launches the 'AeroVironment Puma' All-Environment drone during the Singing River Island payload evaluations. DHS and the Coast Guard can use this drone for multiple missions depending on the payload. (Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard)

DHS S&T Evaluating Drones for Use by Federal Agencies (See How, Video)

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, have proven useful both for the military and the public. They can be relatively inexpensive devices with a variety of capabilities which includes obtaining...