An inspection report from Oct. 8, 2018, found "abundant" cracking and spalling of the columns, beams and walls in the garage under the tower that fell to the ground early Thursday, killing at least four people and leaving 159 others unaccounted for. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Engineer Warned of ‘Major Structural Damage’ at Surfside Building Collapse

June 26, 2021 – In Breaking News – The New York Times Three years before the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium complex near Miami, a consultant found alarming evidence of “major...

Cities Should Spend Leftover COVID Funds on Hiring Cops, Says Biden

June 12, 2021 – In Breaking News – NEW YORK POST Refund the police? President Biden on Wednesday said communities can spend COVID-19 relief money on hiring more police to address soaring rates...
The Dedrone system provides important data on drone activity in monitored airspace as the basis for an effective airspace security concept.

Drones Booming Post-COVID; Accelerating Airspace Security Needs

Dedrone®, a market leader in smart airspace security, and Nominated Competitor in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has surpassed 1,000 counter-drone sensors sold, and continues to rapidly expand the...
The newly-renovated Philadelphia 911 center will use NICE’s next-generation 911-ready technology to streamline auditing of 911 calls for quality assurance and eliminate manual processes involved in incident reconstruction

Philly Selects NICE to Ensure Highest Levels of Service for Public Safety

The City of Philadelphia, the sixth largest city in the United States, has chosen 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner, NICE Inform Elite to enhance emergency communications for its new 911 center...
In a hurricane or building collapse. Alone. No service or Wifi. What do you do? 911 Ultra-EN lets 1st responders find victims when commercial networks are down.

IAI and Carbyne Introduce the Ultra Emergency Network (911 Ultra-EN)

Carbyne, a global leader in public safety technology, and Platinum Award Winner in the 2018 and 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs, along with partner Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world leader...
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Drug Trafficking Networks Recruiting Smugglers on Facebook, Social Media

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which has been nominated in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), have identified an increased...
The shooting marked the most significant mass casualty incident emergency officials have responded to citywide since 2014 in an incident that also happened in the same area when four people died and 30 were injured after a man plowed his car into a crowded, barricaded street. (Courtesy of YouTube)

14 Injured in Austin Shooting, Police Arrest 1 Suspect (Multi-Video)

June 12, 2021 – In Breaking News – USA TODAY Austin police have arrested one man in connection with an overnight shooting that injured 14 people, officials said. The arrest was made by Austin...

Combining Lockdown and Alerting Tasks for Enhanced Communication

Guest OpEd by Paul Shain, President and CEO of Singlewire Software The more someone has to do the more likely it is that something falls through the cracks. When someone is out running...
What does a job in security offer you? Above all, it is rewarding. Additionally, a career at Allied Universal offers flexible scheduling, career growth opportunities, stability, award-winning training, great perks and benefits, and reward and referral programs.

Allied Universal Seeks 35K Career Professionals, Offers Hiring Bonuses

Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company, and Double Platinum Award Winner in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is seeking to hire more than 35,000 security...
Every day law enforcement officers and security professionals find themselves faced with potential physical confrontation. Using REPULS hand-held spray, officers can disable an assailant with a non-lethal tool, minus the challenges of decontamination and booking delays resulting from pepper spray, OC, and CS.

Non-Lethal REPULS Spray Takes Platinum in 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Crotega, LLC, is pleased to announce REPULS was named the Platinum Award Winner for Best Less Lethal Tactical Equipment, in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program. The patented REPULS is a...