During the recent study, the new algorithm flagged CT scans that might contain potential threats, providing the TSO a second set of “eyes” during manual review. (Courtesy of Leidos)

S&T Funded Weapons-Detection Algorithm Studied at LV Intl Airport

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), a Multiple Award Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, demonstrated a new advanced algorithm over the summer, to better detect non-explosive weapons...
One of the largest law enforcement agencies in South Carolina will deploy NICE Investigate across the agency to improve investigative efficiency and justice outcomes. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Charleston County Selects NICE to Digitally Transform LE Operations

NICE Public Safety, a Multiple Award Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has been selected by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, one of the largest law enforcement agencies in...
In the early hours of March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old bartender, was stabbed outside the apartment building where she lived in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens in New York City, New York, United States. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Philly Train Rape Echoes NYC’s Notorious Kitty Genovese Murder

October 23, 2021 – In Breaking News – NEW YORK POST In 1964, Kitty Genovese was stabbed, robbed, raped and killed on a street in New York City. The crime went on for...
Unknown or unexpected contact with a synthetic opioid such as fentanyl or a related compound presents a safety hazard for first responders if they are not prepared with the proper protective equipment (PPE). Reliable detection is one way the DHS S&T is working to protect the nation’s first responders as they deal with the crisis on the front lines, and standards play a key role in ensuring the integrity of such vital detection equipment.

Protecting First Responders with New Fentanyl Detection Standards

The opioid crisis in the United States began in the late 1990s as a result of extensive overuse of physician-prescribed medications. This full-on epidemic is still raging today and has since evolved...
The CDC defines School Violence as “youth violence that occurs on school property, on the way to or from school or school-sponsored events, or during a school-sponsored event.” Learn how you can help

School Violence Mini Resource Guide Presented by PWPORG.org

By PWPORG, a 501(c)(3) built by law enforcement and security industry practitioners and educators to provide educational resources to kids, families and communities on safety and emergency preparedness. What is School Violence The Centers for...
Radiance search is designed to increase the thoroughness of search processes AND the efficiency of analysis, with the objective of helping R3 users achieve 10x performance in search effectiveness AND 10x performance in search efficiency and reporting.

Lumina New RADIANCE R3 for Security Clearance Monitoring

Lumina Analytics, a specialty artificial intelligence company founded in 2015, and a New Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Lumina R3...

Data Theorem Introduces Industry’s First API Attack Surface Calculator

Data Theorem, a leading provider of modern application security, and a New Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS’ Awards Program, has introduced the industry’s first API Attack Surface Calculator to help organizations of...
Airspace security market leader and 2021 'ASTORS' Award Finalist Dedrone, enables federal operations to protect U.S. critical assets, soldiers and civilians around the globe from drone threats.

Dedrone Empowers US Fed Agencies with Drone Detection & Mitigation

Dedrone, a market leader in smart airspace security, and a New Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company has added their ninth U.S. federal customer,...

Simple Steps for a Safe Halloween, Courtesy of Mount Sinai & the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which was recognized for Excellence in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has provided some guidelines for safe trick-or-treating as we continue...
In the event of a radiological or nuclear incident, emergency response agencies and HAZMAT teams could utilize this new technology to set up community reception centers to screen members of the public for potential exposure to radioactive contaminants before entering a main screening area, safeguarding both civilians and emergency responders.

DHS NUSTL Honored for Radiological Remote Alarm to Aid Responders

Two inventors from a Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) laboratory’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL), which was recognized in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program,...