Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) provides grant funding for firefighters to attend training through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, a cost-share program funded by the Texas Legislature. (Courtesy of TEEX)

Firefighting Professionals: TEEX 94th Annual Fire Training Municipal Week

On July 23, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) began its 94th annual Municipal Fire Training School at Brayton Fire Training Field. Nearly 900 municipal and volunteer firefighters from around Texas and...
The bodies of Bridget Leann Webster, 31; Charity Lynn Perry, 24; Kristin Smith, 22, and Ashley Real, 22, were found in various outdoor locations, including a state park, between February and May. They are four of six women who vanished, then was found dead in the past six months. (Courtesy of the OR DMV and Family Handouts)

Suspected ‘Serial Killer’ Person of Interest in Four Portland Deaths

Investigators and prosecutors from nine different law enforcement agencies have been working collaboratively on numerous death investigations in Northwest Oregon, and they have determined that there are links between four cases:...
free speech When not allowing opposing views, everyone misses out on many ways to improve an original idea or thought. Finding a middle ground through compromise builds buy-in, unites people, and lessens division. When college campuses no longer allow opposing views, they lose the very purpose of learning, growing, and collaborating.

The Silencing of Free Speech – From a Public Safety Perspective

Guest Editorial by Charles Werner, Director – DRONERESPONDERS  The true threat to our democracy is the silencing of free speech. Increasingly, people with opposing views are being harassed, protested against, and/or canceled. Much...
LRAD 450XL The Loudest, Longest Range Midsize Acoustic Hailing Device Ideal for Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Defense, Border and Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Fire Rescue, Emergency Management, Maritime and Port Security Applications, and More.,

Genasys Secures $10.7M U.S. Army Acoustic Hailing Follow-On Award

Genasys, a global leader in protective communications solutions, and a Double Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a $10.7 million follow-on LRAD® 450XL acoustic hailing devices (AHD) order from...
Protect Your Organization Today Learn how you can safeguard your people, facilities and operations from all of the threats you face today, with Omnilert Visual Gun Detection.

Omnilert Newest Competitor in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

The rise in active shooter situations has caused many to explore existing gun detection technologies and what’s most effective for their organization. Omnilert, a leader in active shooter and emergency notification solutions,...
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TeknoScan Systems Nominated to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Americans must renew our commitment and provide the first responders with the appropriate technologies to aid them in ending the drug overdose epidemic that has claimed nearly 850,000 lives over the...
Extremely light, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet from Teledyne FLIR Defense, transmits thermal and live video and HD still images to the operator, equipping the non-specialist dismounted soldier with immediate covert situational awareness (SA).

‘ASTORS’ Champion to Supply 1,000 Black Hornet Nano-Drones to Ukraine

Teledyne FLIR, the 2022 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Mobile Surveillance ISR Solution for the company's LVSS ADA Counter-UAS, has announced it will produce Black Hornet® 3 Personal Airborne...
Together, Cobwebs and PenLink will leverage AI-powered open-source intelligence to improve end-to-end digital investigations for law enforcement, public safety & national security customers

Cobwebs Joins PenLink to Expand its Digital Investigative Platform

Cobwebs Technologies, a 2020 Platinum 'ASTORS' Platinum Award Winner for Best Web Intelligence Solution, recently Nominated in the 2023 'ASTORS' Awards Program, and PenLink, Ltd. have joined forces to provide mission-critical...
In Partnership with the FedCloudIA Platform, XPROTECT is now available as a VMS Cloud Service for the U.S. Government. (Courtesy of Milestone Systems)

XProtect Now Available as VMS Cloud Service for US Government

Milestone Systems, a former 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner - and a global leader in open platform video technologies, has partnered with FedCloudIA, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in government...
Learn how with 1Kosmos BlockID, Workers, Customers, and Citizens can Login with a Blink and Smile. It's Easy to Implement and Users Love it! (Courtesy of 1Kosmos)

1Kosmos BlockID Latest Nominee in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Identity fraud is running rampant. The FTC reported that losses due to impersonation fraud spiked 70% in 2021, and the trend has continued upward. In the wake of escalating data breaches...