Congressional Hearings on Misuse of Social Media Platforms (Videos)
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) released the following statement in advance of tech companies’ upcoming hearings before the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives:
Internet and social media companies have a troubling...
Join DHS $300K Hidden Signals Biothreat Challenge Webinar Nov 1
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), a Finalist in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Program, launched the Hidden Signals Challenge today, a $300,000 prize competition that seeks concepts...
S&T EDGE Virtual First Responders Training an ‘ASTORS’ Finalist (Video)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) new Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment (EDGE) virtual training platform has been selected as a Finalist in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards...
Sikorsky Nails Combat Rescue Helicopter Training CDR (Multi-Video)
Lockheed Martin successfully conducted the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Program Training Systems Critical Design Review (CDR).
This event prepares the CRH program to proceed to assembly, test, and evaluation of the HH-60W helicopter's...
FEMA Releases Refreshed Nat’l Incident Mgt System (NIMS)
By The U.S. Fire Administration
This year’s active hurricane and fire seasons highlight the importance of working together before, during, and after disasters of all types and sizes.
The National Incident Management System (NIMS)...
New Comm Hot-Air Balloon Safety Program Following Tragedy (Videos)
After a July 2016 balloon accident in Lockhart, TX that caused 16 fatalities, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took proactive steps to increase the safety of hot-air balloon tourism.
As the result of a...
GTL Launches 2nd Mobile Briefing Center for Customer Site Briefings
GTL, a competitor in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is debuting their second Technology in Motion motor coach, expanding an already successful nationwide bus tour.
“In April of this year, GTL launched Technology in Motion as...
Infant Sleep Positioners: FDA Warning – Risk of Suffocation (See Video)
ISSUE: FDA is reminding parents and caregivers not to put babies in sleep positioners.
These products—sometimes also called “nests” or “anti-roll” products—can cause suffocation (a struggle to breathe) that can lead...
Our Critical Role in Online Safety Highlighted in Int’l #CyberAware Effort
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) – an initiative co-founded and led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – has officially launched.
Now in its 14th year,...
AmpliVox Mity-Lite Plus in ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards (Video)
AmpliVox is pleased to announce their Mity-Lite Plus Portable PA has been nominated to compete in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program.
AmpliVox, was recognized with the Top Award in the 2016...
