DRONERESPONDERS Recognized in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
Over the last decade, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or 'drones') have become a regular feature of American life, used for recreation, research, and commerce.
But the proliferation of this new technology has...
Kenji Okuma Recognized in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
Kenji Okuma, the Crisis Center director for the Sandy Hook Promise national Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, is being honored in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program.
In this leadership role, Kenji combines...
Are You a 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Finalist or Honoree? Join Us to Celebrate in NYC!
It's time to receive the Recognition you and your organization deserve among your Industry-Leading Peers, and Government Colleagues at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Presentation Ceremony and Luncheon Banquet in New York...
Learn How Remote Guarding Helps to Respond to Threats in Real-Time
Guest Editorial by Jordan Lippel, CPP at ECAMSECURE, a GardaWorld company
Modern security risks command an agile response from key institutions like local, state, and federal government agencies/services.
American citizens depend on the...
CT Heroes Down After Possible Phony 911 Call, AR-15 Ambush (Multi-Video)
October 13, 2022 - Breaking News - ABC News
Two police officers were shot and killed, and one is seriously injured after a gunman allegedly ambushed them at a Bristol, Connecticut, home,...
Protecting Building Access Points: A Focus on Door Security
Guest Editorial by Heather Bender, Director of Commercial Product Marketing, Clopay® Corporation
In the built environment, security and safety are critical considerations in the planning, engineering, and design of any structure.
From government...
Women Terrorists: An Underapprec-iated Risk (Learn More, Multi-Video)
Guest Editorial by 2019 'ASTORS' Award Winner Dean C. Alexander and David A. Young*
Introduction
Women of all ages and marital statuses, including mothers, have taken part in terrorist operations.
Female terrorists have...
FDNY’s Finest Nominated in Second ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
September 11, 2001, is one of the darkest days in our Nation’s history. Even still, the American people emerged from these horrific events more united than ever.
2021 marked the 20th anniversary...
CBP One™ Platform Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), whose Office of Field Operations (OFO) was recognized for Excellence in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its CBP One™ mobile application...
NYC Hospital Police Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
Hospital police are specialized police agencies in the United States that provide critical law enforcement services and security to hospitals.
As a result of increased violence in the healthcare field, patients with...
