“I couldn’t be more excited to join ShotSpotter, as it is such a respected and valued company among law enforcement for its commitment to improve public safety,” said Mr. Chittum. “I see tremendous potential for ShotSpotter data and tools to play a much larger role in helping make our communities safer.” “I believe ShotSpotter’s suite of precision policing tools will be integral to effective local, state, and federal public safety strategy.”

ATF’s Assoc Dep Director Chittum to Join ShotSpotter’s Senior Leadership

ShotSpotter, a leader in precision policing solutions that enable law enforcement to more effectively address crime, and a Multi-Award Winner in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to...
Chief Constable Michelle Skeer, of the Cumbria Constabulary

Mark43 Expands to U.K. with Modern Policing Technology Solutions

Mark43, a leading cloud-native public safety software company, who took home the Gold for Best Public Safety Workforce Management in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is expanding its reach...
From negligent or disgruntled employees to hostile nation-state actors, the costs and consequences of insider threats can be staggering, the proliferation of insider threats is a complex and persistent challenge for all national security stakeholders. For nearly 40 years, SIMS Software has been fully invested in the national security mission, and their flagship product, SIMS, is the most trusted industrial security management solution on the market.

SIMS Software Named a Premier Sponsor in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

SIMS Software, a Double Platinum Award Winner in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, which is widely recognized as the industry leader in security information management systems for the government and defense...
DHS grant funding provides support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack.

$1.6B Available in DHS Homeland Security Preparedness Grants

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced $1.6 billion for eight Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) preparedness grant programs to provide critical funding to help state and local officials prepare...

Buffalo Shooter Planned to Continue Rampage Down Street, Police Say

May 16, 2022 – In Breaking News – NBC News The 18-year-old man accused of storming a Buffalo, New York, supermarket Saturday and killing 10 and injuring three others planned to continue his bloody...
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See How Dell’s Computer Vision is Reinventing the Fan Experience

There’s nothing like the thrill of a big game or the concert atmosphere, as people tend to value experiences more than physical possessions, generating billions annually to the “experience economy.” Entertainment venues...
Dedrone solutions are used by the governments of four G-7 nations, nine U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, and internationally by more than 65 critical infrastructure sites, 20 airports, 50 correctional facilities, and 30+ Government agencies.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Nominee Dedrone Expands Executive Leadership Team

Dedrone, a market leader in smart airspace security, and a 2021 Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Airport/Aviation Security Solution, is strengthening it's leadership with the appointment of Balaji Tamirisa...
Steven McCraw, director for the Texas Department of Public Safety, says the on-scene commander during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School made the wrong decision and did not attempt to breach the classroom where the gunman was quickly enough. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Investigators Question Delayed Police Response in Texas School Shooting

May 28, 2022 – In Breaking News – Reuters Investigators in Texas were seeking to determine on Saturday how critical mistakes were made in the response to the deadly Uvalde shooting, including...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work along the U.S.-Mexico border near Yuma, Arizona. (Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Pacific Border District by James Woods)

DHS Proceeds with Border Barrier Projects Using Wall Appropriations

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which was honored for Excellence in Homeland Security in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, has been authorized to move forward with projects in the San...
"We join with all American families who remember and mourn the passing of their loved ones while serving in uniform," explains Teri Caserta - Brandon Caserta Foundation President and Co-Author of the Brandon Act. (Courtesy of Teri Caserta and the Brandon Caserta Foundation)

Memorial Day Should Honor All Active Service Members Who Have Died

The Brandon Caserta Foundation (BCF), a non-partisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to address military deaths by suicide, issued this message on Memorial Day, which is observed the last Monday in May,...