AST Releases Latest Interactive Magazine (Learn More, Multi-Video)

American Security Today’s February 2020 *Fully Interactive* Magazine is now live! New Featured OpEd Guest Editorial and Articles Include: 7 Cybersecurity Threats and Trends to Watch for in 2020 Cybercriminals are constantly...
Combined with AlertMedia’s ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning emergency communication software, their new 24-hour emergency hotline service is providing a new level of safety, security, and reporting for organizations wishing to keep their employees connected during any situation. (Courtesy of AlertMedia by Trigaci Photography)

AlertMedia Adds 24/7 Hotline Service to Critical Communications Software

Unplanned emergencies, such as operational breakdowns, workplace violence, and systems outages, can occur at any time - day or night. While many organizations have someone in charge of employee safety and...
All eligible applicants are strongly encouraged to initiate and complete the Standard Form 424 submission within Grants.gov no later than April 8, 2020.

Apply Without Delay for DHS Fiscal Year 2020 Preparedness Grants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Notices of Funding Opportunity for eight DHS preparedness grant programs totaling nearly $1.8 billion are now open. The grant programs provide...
"Did anyone consult with police before designing and manufacturing the new Ontario licence plates? They're virtually unreadable at night." Tweeted Sgt Steve Koopman in Kingston, Ont. (Courtesy of Sgt Koopman and Twitter)

Ontario’s New License Plates: You Can’t Read Them (Learn More, Video)

February 18, 2020 – In Breaking News – NPR Ontario's newly-designed license plates just hit a speedbump. Call it Plate-gate. A little background: The Canadian province's new design was unveiled by the provincial government —...
Led by Joseph Pangaro, a veteran police lieutenant and experienced school security director, True Security Designs law enforcement training programs are centered around supporting today’s modern professionals’ by teaching them vital skills through courses designed to engage and empower its participants.

IPVideo Corp Adds True Security Design Training to Portfolio Offerings

IPVideo Corporation, a leading manufacturer of audio/video recording, passive weapons detection systems and IoT sensor technology, and Four Time Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, including a New...
Analysts warn police officers and emergency services personnel remain key targets for terrorists, who may either seek to lure public safety officers into ambushes, or stage ambush attacks without significant advanced planning.

2 NYPD Officers Shot in Separate Ambushes; Suspect in Custody

February 13, 2020 – In Breaking News – CNN A "coward" ex-con was taken into custody Sunday in New York City after two police officers were shot less than 12 hours apart...
Select Engineering Services Automatic Injury Detection (AID) System includes thin lightweight, flexible and maintenance free, mylar panels inserted into the officers body armor, (both front and back) for complete concealment and no modifications required to the body armor.

Select Engineering Services Scores BIG in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Law enforcement is a life or death profession and when the unthinkable happens, every second counts. Officers understand that in most cases they will never see it coming and no matter what...
True Security Designs law enforcement training programs are centered around supporting today’s modern professionals’ by teaching them vital skills through courses designed to engage and empower its participants.

True Security Design Wins Double Platinum in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

True Security Design (TSD), a leading school security consulting and training firm headquartered in Bay Shore, NY, was selected as a Double Platinum Award Winner in American Security Today’s 2019 ‘ASTORS’...
‘ASTORS’ Award Winning Everbridge will power the Kansas City Victory Parade as the Super Bowl LIV Chiefs march through the streets of Kansas City on at 11:30 a.m. CT (12:30 ET). (Courtesy of YouTube)

Everbridge Mobile Alerts to Protect Today’s Kansas City Victory Parade

Everbridge, a global leader in critical event management, and a Winner in the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program for Three Consecutive Years, is pleased to report that Everbridge will power...
Heartfelt Super Bowl spot “The Amazing Things 5G Won’t Do,” went live during Sunday’s game. Narrated by Academy Award winner Harrison Ford, the commercial focuses on what 5G technology will never do – replace the bravery and dedication of first responders, a community that has been a critical Verizon partner for decades.

The Amazing Things Technology ‘Will Never Do’ Celebrated at Super Bowl

A heartfelt commercial focusing on what 5G technology will never do, replace the bravery and dedication of first responders, was featured during Super Bowl LIV by Verizon. First responders communities have been...