Firework injuries can be particularly difficult to treat because they involve both burn and blast injuries, which damage tissues from the skin through the bone, sometimes causing partial or complete hand amputation.

Hand Surgeons Urge Firework Safety to Reduce Injuries (Multi-Video)

Fireworks are a part of many American seasonal celebrations, but many people fail to realize just how dangerous they really are. Many firework accidents each year result in life-altering injuries for people...
Female genital mutilation/cutting is a federal crime. Anyone who has information about an individual who is suspected of assisting in this crime is urged to call the toll-free ICE tip line at (866) 347-2423 or complete the ICE online tip form or the FBI online tip form. Any involvement in committing this crime is a serious human rights violation which may result in imprisonment and potential removal from the U.S. (Image courtesy of ICE and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

ICE Brings Female ‘Vacation Cutting’ Fight to WA’s Intl Air Hub (Multi-Video)

Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) launched Operation Limelight USA at Washington Dulles International Airport on June 13. The program is designed to increase public...
The DHSChemSecurityTalks, three, industry-wide networking and educational one-day regional events, will serve as regional meeting places that bring together the chemical community, industry owners and operators, key government officials, first responders, and law enforcement to engage in face-to-face discussions and share the latest in security best practices.

DHSChemSecurityTalks: Enhance Security of US Chemical Facilities

Chemicals are vital to our economy. They are used to develop medicines that maintain our health, provide refrigeration for our food supply, manufacture fuel for our vehicles and build the microchip that...
NYSCCME felt that by showing the after effects of using these lethal substances with an ‘in-your-face’ approach, we might be able to save at least one life.

See the Signs – Save a Life New Opioid Crisis Campaign (See Video)

The New York State Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (NYSACCME), in partnership with the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), are proud to present a marketing campaign designed to bring...
Joshua David Rose (left) and Michael Graham Lowe (right). (Courtesy of the Elmore County Sheriff's Office)

Two AL Men Sentenced to Prison for Sex Trafficking (Learn More, Videos)

Two Alabama men were sentenced on Thursday to more than 16 years in prison for the sex trafficking of minors. The announcement was made by Acting Assistant Attorney General John P. Cronan...
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Taking Action Against Workplace Violence (Learn More, Multi-Video)

By Stefanie Valentic, EHS Today On April 3, 2018, 38-year-old Nasim Najafi Aghdam entered YouTube’s headquarters with a semi-automatic pistol and began shooting company employees. The act of workplace violence at the video...

Naval War College Launches Int’l Wargaming Course (Learn More)

U.S. Naval War College's (NWC) International Programs and NWC's Wargaming Department have teamed up to launch the first international wargaming course. The purpose of this course is to introduce international partners to...
Law Enforcement, First Responders & relevant Security Professionals are encouraged to take advantage of use these resources to protect their schools, safeguard the lives of their students, faculty, and staff, and facilitate the recovery process following this type of incident.

New DHS: K-12 Guide for Preventing & Protecting Against Gun Violence

Active shooter incidents escalate quickly and evolve rapidly. While many conclude after a few short minutes, others stretch on for hours. To address these incidents, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National...
The DHSChemSecurityTalks, three, industry-wide networking and educational one-day regional events, will serve as regional meeting places that bring together the chemical community, industry owners and operators, key government officials, first responders, and law enforcement to engage in face-to-face discussions and share the latest in security best practices.

Chicago DHSChemSecurityTalks Focus on Midwest Chemical Security

Chemicals are vital to our economy. They are used to develop medicines that maintain our health, provide refrigeration for our food supply, manufacture fuel for our vehicles and build the microchip that...
How can we evaluate how good the polygraph is, and how much better new tools may be? IARPA will be launching the Credibility Assessment Standardized Evaluation (CASE) Challenge to address this critical question, and is holding a Participant’s Day for the CASE —prize challenge.

IARPA Challenge Proposal Day for Polygraph Eval Improvements

Knowing when someone is telling the truth plays a critical role in law enforcement and national security events, to include criminal investigations, screening new employees before hiring, and interviewing potential sources...