Chris Magnus, sworn in as fifth Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

CBP Adds New Commissioner & Biometrics at Port of New Orleans

Everything about a cruise should be relaxing, including getting on and off the ship. Towards that end U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a New Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Excellence in Homeland...
Pangaro training helps officers to see how they can properly respond to a potentially violent person in crisis, and resolve the situation safely, while also preparing them to de-escalate in other non-life-threatening situations that they come across interacting with the public. (Courtesy of True Security Design and YouTube.)

True Security Design Takes Platinum in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

In 2021 True Security Design released Remote-Live Training and an On-Demand Police Training subscription service to address Budget, Social Distancing and Scheduling Issues Departments are Facing. These remote services enable police agencies...
The Rave Mobile Safety Platform is purpose-built for critical communication and collaboration to enable emergency notifications, critical data sharing, and emergency response, to ensure the right information gets to the right people so they can respond effectively in an emergency.

3 Ways to Improve Emergency Response for Mental Health Crises

Guest Editorial by Todd Miller, SVP of Strategic Programs, Rave Mobile Safety, 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Multi-Award Winner Americans are deeply concerned about the state of mental health in the country right...

Genasys Named Multi-Award Winner in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Genasys Inc. is pleased to announce the company has earned Two 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards in the AST 2021 Homeland Security Awards Program, now recognized with Wins in all Six...

Take a Look Closer at New DHS SBIR Research Projects Seeking Proposals

The DHS Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 22.1 Solicitation is now open for U.S. small businesses to submit research proposals for a broad range of 11...
Through a coordinated effort, the new New Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission will deliver a report to Congress with practical policy recommendations and outline a strategy to cost-effectively meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030.  (Courtesy of the DOI)

Federal Agencies Form New Wildland Fire Mitigation & Mgmt Commission

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced the establishment of a new Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management...

Help for Children & Families: A MUST Read for Parents from PWPORG Ed. 5

PWPORG, a Platinum Award Winner for Excellence in Public Safety & Community Enrichment in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has launched Edition Five of the Parents With Preparedness digital...
AXIS W100 Body Worn Camera gives you sharp images every time and clear audio thanks to dual microphones with noise suppression. It’s lightweight, robust, water-resistant, and easy to use.

ICE Increasing Transparency with Pilot Program Using Body-Worn Cameras

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), whose Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) was recognized for 'Excellence in Homeland Security' in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, has announced a pilot program in select...
Across all natural disaster incidents, successfully delivering an optimal response relies heavily on accurate real-time situational awareness alongside accessible communications.

Enhance Critical Communications During Natural Disasters

Guest Editorial by Chris Wall – Director of Sales at Rajant Corporation Natural disasters have always posed a significant risk, striking anywhere and anytime. These types of disasters are especially prevalent in...
PureTech Systems, with a Record Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Wins, delivers the best open-integration, fully automated Perimeter Intrusion Detection System for protecting borders, infrastructure, and facilities.

PureTech Best-in-Class for Border, Infrastructure & Facility Protection

Guest OpEd by Ilia Rosenberg, Vice President Federal Sector, PureTech Systems PureTech Systems Inc. was formed in 2010 and since then it has operated with the one mission of providing the world's...