“While NG9-1-1 technologies will enhance the current capabilities of today’s 911 systems by enabling multimedia sharing and connectivity, we must ensure these critical emergency response networks remain resilient and reliably operational,”explained Kathryn Coulter Mitchell, DHS Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. 

DHS Awards SecureLogix $1M to Secure NG9-1-1 Multimedia Content

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which was recognized in the 2020 'ASTORS' Awards Program for 'Excellence in Homeland Security', Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program recently awarded $997,526.67 to San Antonio,...
Retired Tucson Fire Chief Jeff Piechura was one of two aerial firefighters killed on Saturday, July 10, when their air attack plane went down near Wickieup and the Cedar Basin. (Courtesy of Central Arizona Fire and Medical)

Two Firefighters Battling Wildfires Killed in Crash of Air Attack Aircraft

July 10, 2021 – In Breaking News – AZ Central Two firefighters died after a plane responding to a wildfire northeast of Wikieup crashed on Saturday afternoon, according to the federal Bureau...
Officer William Earl Collins Jr., who served as a part-time police officer with the Doyline Police Department, and a full-time correctional supervisor with the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance Friday evening. A subject in the home opened fire three deputies from the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office as they arrived on the scene. Officer Collins was struck in the head and was flown to Ochsner LSU Health where he succumbed to his wounds. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Hero Down: LA Officer Shot and Killed While Helping with a Disturbance Call

July 10, 2021 – In Breaking News – 4WWL  Authorities in Louisiana say an officer has died after being met with gunfire while responding to a disturbance call. The Webster Parish sheriff...
The New OnSolve Control Center Unifies and Integrates the Entire Critical Event Management Lifecycle to Optimize Response and Outcomes

New OnSolve Control Center: A Central Hub to Manage Uncertainty

OnSolve, a Double Award Winner in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and a leading critical event management provider for enterprises, small-to-medium sized organizations, and government entities, has launched the...
You can step up and help #endtrafficking. Save HOTLINE numbers to your phone in case you ever witness a situation you think could be human trafficking. See the indicators below to learn what #humantrafficking may look like.  Traffickers may attempt to force victims into commercial sex acts in hotels and motels. #Hospitality employees can act as a crucial line of defense by looking out for indicators of #humantrafficking. (Courtesy of Blue Campaign and DHS)

TAKE ACTION: July 30th is World Day AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain labor or commercial sex acts. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right...

New Mega Style Las Vegas Resort Deploys Aeroturn Turnstiles

Aeroturn LLC, a leading 100% 'Made in The USA' turnstile manufacturer, and the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Gold Award Winner for Best Pedestrian Entrance Control Solution, has joined forces with Bombard Electric LLC and...
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US Government Launches One-Stop Resource Shop: StopRansomware.gov

Agencies across the U.S. government have launched a new website to combat the threat of ransomware, aimed at protecting American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks. Together with federal partners, the U.S....
'ASTORS' Award Winner Attivo Networks Arms Cyber Warfighters to Defend Our Nation’s Most Critical Networks

Attivo Earns US DoD Contracts for Active Cyber & Deception Defense

Attivo Networks®, the industry experts in preventing identity privilege escalation and detecting lateral movement attacks, and Triple 2020 'ASTORS' Award Winner, has been selected to provide the U.S. Department of Defense...

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Puts Onus On Users to Identify Extremism

In early July, Facebook began testing a pilot program asking some users on its platform if they had been “exposed to harmful extremist content” or “concerned that someone you know is...
AMO Long Beach Marine Unit agents and partners responded to a maritime smuggling event at Mother’s Beach, Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, CA. AMO agents and OFO partners apprehended 10 undocumented non-citizens. (Courtesy of CBP)

San Diego CBP AMO Disrupt Eight Maritime Smuggling Events in 4 Days

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) San Diego Air and Marine Branch crews worked with law enforcement partners to disrupt eight maritime smuggling events in the Southern California...