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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
The National Fire Academy (NFA) has added Five new courses to its fire investigation curriculum.

Accelerate Your Fire Investigator Professional Dev’t with USFA

By the U.S. Fire Administration The National Fire Academy (NFA) fire investigation curriculum was developed to provide students with training that features cutting-edge technology, up-to-date legal information, and proven teaching techniques from...
Body armors: The most pivotal first line of defense for military operations

Body Armors: The Pivotal First Line of Defense for Military Operations

A recent study by Global Market Insights Inc. predicts that the body armor market size is projected to exceed $2.5 billion by 2027 on the back of increasing product development trends...
Honored in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Luncheon Commissioner Bill Bratton Executive Chairman, of TENEO Risk Advisory; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Solutions; and Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral (Rtd) David Pekoske.

AST Extends 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Early Entry Discount – by Popular Demand

In response to the unprecedented requests of New and Returning Clients, American Security Today (AST) has decided to extend our early entry deadline for our 2022 AST Homeland Security Awards Program...