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...

Rave Expands State & Local Footprint with 125% Customer Growth (Video)

Rave Mobile Safety, a leading provider of critical communication and data platform solutions, and a competitor in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program, has reported continued state and local customer growth across the nation. In...

USCIS Awards Nearly $10M to Support Citizenship Preparation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has awarded nearly $10 million in grants to 45 public and private non-profit organizations across the country to help lawful permanent residents prepare for naturalization....

Deception in Government Isn’t Always a Bad Thing (Learn More, Multi-Video)

By Carolyn Crandall, Chief Marketing Officer at Attivo Networks, Inc. Using the word deception and government together is not viewed as surprising and will typically elicit a chuckle or possibly, even a groan. Deception...
Through the Blue Campaign, DHS raises consciousness of human trafficking across the United States, leveraging partnerships to educate the public to recognize human trafficking and report suspected instances. (Courtesy of DHS and the Blue Campaign)

DHS Offers New Human Trafficking Training for Aviation Industry

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have released a new human trafficking training for aviation industry personnel through the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI).  Developed by survivor...

FLIR Field Chemical Analysis Tool in the ‘ASTORS’ Awards (See Video)

FLIR Systems, Four-Time Winner of the 2016 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, including Top Honors for Best CBRNE Detection System,  is going for consecutive Wins in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Awards. Civilian and military responders face scenarios...

CIA Honors ‘Trailblazer’ & Trailblazer Museum for 70th Anniversary

At a private ceremony last week at CIA headquarters to mark the Agency’s 70th anniversary, CIA Director Mike Pompeo bestowed the honor of “Trailblazer” – a distinction reserved for those who...

GTL Inmate Tablets in ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards (Videos)

Technology is in nearly every aspect of our daily lives—our phones, thermostats, cars, and even down to our ovens and garage doors openers. Since the introduction of the smartphone, the expansion...