DHS S&T has developed a new accessory arm as part of the Upgrade Explosives Ordnance Disposal Robot Project, a joint venture between S&T, Israel’s Ministry of Public Security (MOPS) and the Israel National Police Bomb Disposal Division (INPBDD). (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

Robot Arm Provides S&T Enhanced Capabilities & Precise Manipulation

Homemade bombs pose a credible threat and can cause mass casualties, infrastructure damage and spread fear among affected communities. Powerful explosives can be made from common, everyday consumer goods, like pool sanitizers,...
saliva test

New COVID-19 Saliva Test Could be Game Changer, Limiting Exposure

Rutgers’ RUCDR Infinite Biologics and its collaborators has been granted emergency use authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for a new collection approach that utilizes saliva as the primary test...
In a Post COVID-19 World, increased user safety for access control and authentication credentialing, industry leaders agree that ‘no contact’ solutions like the this Morpho ‘hand-wave’ biometric technology incorporated into Automatic Systems American SlimLane EP-EX turnstile, will be the clear trend of the future.

Opening Doors Post COVID19 – Access Control Authentication Trends

Guest Editorial by Mike McGovern, Regional Sales Manager at Automatic Systems America Authentication technologies for access control are ever-changing. Speed, security - and now health concerns such as COVID-19 - are raising new...
Mark43

Pandemic Preparedness Packages Donated for Fight Against COVID-19

Mark43, a leading cloud-based public safety software company and a Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is donating a one-year subscription to its Pandemic Preparedness Package for any...
DETECTACHEM

DetectaChem Creates First Mass Market COVID-19 Smartphone Test Kit

DetectaChem, a global leader in innovative portable detection technologies, and Multiple Award Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is preparing to launch a ground-breaking new smartphone-based COVID-19 (Coronavirus)...

COVID-19 Lessons are Learned: Opportunities We Can’t Afford to Miss

Guest OpEd by George Batsakis, EVP of 1901 Group Will we ever spontaneously “high five” a stranger at a sporting event again? Are the countless handshakes at government contracting industry days and technology...
CivicReady Regroup

Local Gov’ts Get 90 Day Access to Regroup Mass Notification & CivicPlus

In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Regroup Mass Notification, a Nominated Competitor in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, with its partner CivicPlus are offering cities and counties across the...

EAGL Body-Worn Gunshot Detector Competes in 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

EAGL Technology, the 2019 'ASTORS' Platinum Award Winner for Best Gunshot Detection Solution, is pleased to announce the company's new BlueFly GSD, and Emergency Automatic Gunshot Lockdown (EAGL) Systems have been...
The TVTP Grant Program helps DHS to address threats posed by terrorism and targeted violence in the US. DHS strongly encourages all eligible entities to apply for this funding opportunity to build capabilities in their communities and online. FY 20 priorities are establishing

$10M Available for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making $10 million available to help local communities more effectively combat terrorism and targeted violence across the United States. The $10 million appropriated by Congress...

Early Entry Discount for 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Ends April 30th

The 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program Early Entry Discount period closes on April 30, 2020, so get your Nominations in Today to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity! American Security Today,...