USCG Rescues 19, Assists 14 as Lake Erie Weather Rolls Through
Coast Guard crews rescued 19 people and escorted 14 back to shore in four separate weather-related cases on Lake Erie involving capsized vessels, Saturday.
Coast Guard Sector Detroit command center received notification...
Virtual Active Shooter Training Now Available to First Responders (Video)
First responders of all disciplines will now be able to train together for active shooter and other critical incidents thanks to a new virtual training platform made available by the Department...
Corp Emerg Access Sys in ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards (Video)
With disasters in the news seemingly on a daily basis, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has placed a great deal of emphasis on critical infrastructure protection and whole community preparedness....
Caliber & MO Sheriffs Work to Enhance Nat’l Databases Searching
Caliber Public Safety (Caliber), has been selected to implement Online Records Management System (RMS) in 23 Missouri counties to enhance compliance with Missouri NIBRS reporting, improve data capture, and expand information reach...
Cleveland Fire Brigade Upgrades to Next-Gen Control Room (Multi-Video)
The Cleveland Fire Brigade has upgraded its control room to enable operators to securely take 999 calls from the public and communicate with frontline staff across any network or device.
WAVETM Control Room...
ASC to Install Tsunami Warning Sys in Shelter Cove, CA (Learn More, Video)
American Signal Corporation (ASC), a competitor in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program, has been selected by Shelter Cove, CA to design and implement a Tsunami Warning System for the city.
ASC was...
Heroic Off-Duty ERO Officer Helps Accident Victims
One of the character traits that distinguish those who choose a career in law enforcement from the rest of the American workforce is an uncommon desire to help those in need.
Men...
FAA Establishes Drone I.D. Rulemaking Committee
Whose drone is that?
It’s a critical question for law enforcement and homeland security when an unmanned aircraft (UAS) appears to be flying in an unsafe manner or where it’s not...
Resolve Competes in 2017 AST Homeland Security Awards (Video)
Resolve Handheld Through-Barrier Hazmat, Explosives and Narcotics ID, by Cobalt Light Systems
Cobalt’s Resolve™ is a ground-breaking new handheld chemical identification system that identifies hazardous materials - through sealed opaque containers, for applications in Hazmat...
FLIR PRIMED Competes in ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) events are low in frequency, but high in consequence.
Well-prepared individuals know how to protect themselves and others when facing a hazmat accident or a...
