Public safety organizations are significantly impacted by the dangers of outdated technology. Here are indicators that the industry is ready for the Cloud. (Courtesy of SOMA Global)

4 Reasons Public Safety Organizations Need the Cloud

Guest Editorial by Peter Quintas, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of SOMA Global For decades, public safety organizations have let sleeping dogs – or, in this case, outdated technology – lie. Now, however,...
Katie Flowers (at left), 63 who went by Annette, was a nurse. She heard the shot fired, looked into the room and was shot in the hallway.  Jacqueline Pokuaa, (at right), 45, was a social worker. She was shot when she entered the new mother’s room to provide routine services. (Courtesy of social media)

Dallas Hospital Shooting Marks Latest Attack on Healthcare Workers

October 24, 2022 – In Breaking News – Chief Healthcare Executive The fatal shooting of two healthcare workers in a Dallas hospital illustrates the growing violence being seen at hospitals across America. The...
Cloudastructure offers premiere end-to-end security that combines 21st-century surveillance, cybersecurity, smart parking and remote guarding on one platform. We then pair that with an affordable value proposition by taking proprietary servers out of the equation and offering contract-free, month-to-month pricing and unlimited 24/7 support. (Courtesy of Cloudastructure)

Cloudastructure Unveils New ‘CVR on Cam’ Edge Camera Solution

Cloudastructure, a new Multi-Award Finalist in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a new edge surveillance solution, CVR on Cam. This new offering enables customers to opt for proprietary...
Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, a 10-year veteran with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, was a hero, was a respected member of the community, and he was a trailblazer, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. “Sandeep changed our Sheriff’s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership. May he Rest In Peace.” (Courtesy of the Harris County Sheriff's Office)

Texas Jury Gives Death Penalty to Killer of Deputy Dhaliwal (Multi-Video)

October 27, 2022 – In Breaking News – CNN The man who gunned down the Houston area’s beloved first Sikh sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to death, according to court records. “We are...
NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey,

NYPD Chief of Department Honored in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Chief Kenneth E. Corey, who is being Recognized for more than 30 Years of Service to the City of New York in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program for Excellence...
Commissioner Bill Bratton accepts a 2022 'ASTORS' Excellence in Public Safety & Community Resilience Award at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon in New York City.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ a Hit in NYC: Honoring Homeland Security Winners (De-M)

In addition to DEAC Sabatino, AST was also joined by Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton who spoke, as always, about his love for the City of New York, the Profession of...
Former NYPD and LAPD Police Commissioner, and current Vice Chairman of the Secretary of Homeland Security’s Advisory Council, Bill Bratton addresses attendees at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon in New York City.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Honoring Government Excellence Award Winners in NYC

American Security Today's Excellence in Public Safety and Government Excellence Award Winners are a special breed of agencies and individuals whose efforts have far-reaching impacts on our communities through their commitment,...
“It is extremely satisfying to see our company and our brand be recognized as the market-leader in gunshot detection,” said Kendra Noonan, Director of Communications for Shooter Detection Systems at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony in New York City.

Shooter Detection Wins 2022 ‘ASTORS’ for Best Gunshot Detection

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a leading provider of gunshot detection solutions to schools, governments, and commercial businesses, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the 2022 'ASTORS' Platinum Award...
Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions Acquires ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champion Rave Mobile Safety

Motorola Solutions, a global leader in public safety and enterprise security has acquired Rave Mobile Safety, a leader in mass notification and incident management, and a Double-Award Winner in the 2022...
The widespread adoption of mobile technology in EMS will transform how emergency professionals respond to 911 calls and reduce costs for EMS providers. Similar programs can help with better resource allocation, lowering costs for patients and emergency medical services overall.

How Mobile Tech Enhances EMS Response, from Dispatch to On Scene

Guest Editorial by Scott Morris, Senior Account Manager, Panasonic Connect North America Can you imagine a world where laptops didn’t exist for EMS workers? Yet, as late as 2011, states, including Georgia...