Researchers at Purdue University have created a silk film “security tag” to go on the surface of drug capsules. (Photo taken with a green filter for visibility.) (Courtesy of Purdue University by Jung Woo Leem)

Edible ‘Security Tags’ to Protect from Counterfeit Drugs (See Video)

Counterfeit medicines are a fundamental security problem, poses tremendous threats to patient safety, public health, and the economy in developed and less developed countries. However, manufacturing prescription drugs with distinct markings, colors,...
Having a solution that prioritizes physical security of individuals at the expense of their privacy is no longer an option. If doing both is not mandated by your jurisdiction, it soon will be. Getting ahead of enforced legislation while you have ample time to investigate options is the best position to be in. (Courtesy of Senstar Corp,)

How To – Balancing Privacy with Physical Security

By '2019' ASTORS Homeland Security Platinum Award Winner for Best Intrusion Detection & Prevention Solution, Senstar Corporation Privacy laws continue to change. On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect. Similar...
The BolaWrap® is a hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an 8 foot bola style Kevlar® tether at 513 feet per second to entangle a subject at a range of 10-25 feet.

Texas Police Agency to Carry BolaWrap, See in Action (Multi-Video)

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office in Texas has joined more than 100 police agencies across the U.S. who are either field testing or have deployed the BolaWrap remote restraint device...
The warrant, requested on Dec. 5, indicated that the man injured was in critical condition and was not expected to survive. He suffered from multiple brain bleeds and a skull fracture, and was in a coma at the time of the warrant.

Las Vegas Police Arrest Assault Suspect Using Facial Recognition

January 19, 2020 – In Breaking News – Las Vegas Review Journal Las Vegas police used facial recognition technology to identify a man suspected of punching another at a car show in...
“The question is, how much protection does your client really need? For any application where there is a significant risk of intent to harm, violent forced entry, or terrorist threats, then EntryDefender™ is the solution.”

CornellCookson New EntryDefender™ Door Now Available (See in Action)

CornellCookson, a Multiple-Award Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Awards Program, is introducing the new EntryDefender™ Door, the only American made rolling steel door that meets stringent U.S. Department of State standards...

Have the Right Security, Right Away

Access security is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s about assessing security needs and weighing door options to fit individual requirements.  Rolling security doors not only come in many shapes and sizes, but...

KGH Founder & CEO Dr. Kathleen Kiernan Joins Lumina Advisory Board

Lumina has announced that Dr. Kathleen Kiernan has agreed to join the Lumina Advisory Board, effective immediately. Dr. Kiernan will serve alongside Jeb Bush, former Florida Governor; Michael Chertoff, former Department of...
Priority will be given to high-risk and high-need organizations. To qualify and apply for the grant, NSBA members must be a registered non-profit organization or a government entity such as a school, library, or public agency.

Apply Today for $75K K-12 Emerg School Grant from Alertus & NSBA

Alertus Technologies, a leader in emergency mass notification solutions, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is collaborating with the National School Boards Association (NSBA) to provide...

Heathrow Airport Gets 5km-Range Holographic Drone Detection

Illegal drone flights are a growing problem for airports, critical infrastructure facilities and secure locations around the world. To improve security against these threats London Heathrow Airport recently deployed a holographic radar...

DHS Identifies 11 Airports Selected for Preclearance Expansion (Video)

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has announced 11 new foreign airports, located in nine countries, selected for possible Preclearance expansion. If Preclearance operations are expanded to these airports, travelers would undergo...