The Washington DC Police Foundation serves over 15,000 youth annually through mentoring programs led by police officers, designed to enhance communication and to build positive relationships between youths, families, and law enforcement. 

Washington DC Police Foundation Nominated in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

The Washington DC Police Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization in our Nation’s Capital supports the Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) youth and community outreach efforts, is pleased to announce they...

MCSF to Award $9.2 Million to Children of Marine & Navy Corpsmen

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF), will award more than $9.2 million in academic scholarships to over 2,500 children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen for the 2021-2022 academic year. "I'm humbled and...
Please visit the Gabriel B. Taye Foundation at gabrielbtayefoundation.org, a 501(c)(3) foundation created by Gabriel's mother Cornelia Daniels, that is actively working to remove the societal stigma of bullying and mental health to create positive change in the lives of children and teens. (Courtesy of YouTube)

School to Pay $3M after a Bullied 8yo Died by Suicide (Multi-Video)

June 5, 2021 – In Breaking News – THE NEW YORK TIMES For at least a year, Gabriel Taye, 8, was severely bullied at his elementary school in Cincinnati. Gabriel, a third grader...
Join Discovery Education and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden as they welcome students to a behind-the-scenes Virtual Field Trip to experience the history and beauty of our nation’s capital, from the U.S. Capitol Building, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (Courtesy of Discovery Education and YouTube.)

Share ‘Washington DC Virtual Field Trip’ with the Kids You Hold Dear

For many American students, whether they be in elementary or middle school, a field trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can opens their eyes to an exciting world...
PWPORG.ORG (Preparedness Without Paranoia) is a 501(c)(3) built by law enforcement and security industry practitioners and educators to provide educational resources to kids, families and communities on safety and emergency preparedness.

AST Editorial Director Joins PWPORG Preparedness Advisory Board

AST is pleased to announce that Tammy Waitt, Editorial and Managing Director at American Security Today has been invited to join the PWPORG Advisory Board, effective immediately. Ms. Waitt holds a degree...
Military recruit training involves thousands of participants and requires massive internal coordination, with all participants requiring training, assessments and evaluation on their physical conditioning, skill set, qualifications and aptitude in a variety of diverse ways, which requires synchronized planning, scheduling, resourcing and student tracking.

Taking Charge of Military Training with Smart Monitoring

Guest OpEd by Ari Vidali, Founder & CEO, Envisage Technologies  Military training oversight has never been easy. Every day poses challenges big and small, but there are specific actions leadership can adopt...
The CDC recently announced that fully vaccinated travelers with an FDA-authorized vaccine can travel safely within the U.S., but CDC guidelines still require individuals to wear a face mask, socially distance, and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer. (Courtesy of TSA)

Are You Flying soon? Here Are the New TSA Rules You Need to Know

Although official advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends delaying travel where possible (unless you're fully vaccinated), and in accordance with state and local recommendations - Domestic...
Extract greater value from your #security tools with RangeForce's Integrated Tools Training Modules. Basic to advanced hands-on skills development for products like #Recordedfuture, #Splunk, #Wireshark and more.

RangeForce & BCA to Create Cyber Career Advancement Opportunities

RangeForce, a new competitor in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program which is revolutionizing cybersecurity training, has announced a new partnership with the Black Cybersecurity Association (BCA) to provide hands-on cyber skills...
The goal is to identify any pattern of behavior that consistently produces positive outcomes, such as lower levels of officer force, reduced citizen resistance levels, and increased citizen compliance and cooperation

De-Escalating Conflict in Law Enforcement Encounters

Managing conflicts is an integral aspect of law enforcement, but the many nuances of personal interactions can make it challenging and situations can quickly escalate to dangerous levels. The Department of Homeland...
The NJCU Professional Security Studies Department is one of the few programs nationally in higher education designated an Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) per the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and a Cyber Defense CAE per the National Security Agency. (Courtesy of NJCU)

NJCU Professional Security Studies Honored with 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award

The New Jersey City University (NJCU) Professional Security Studies department, has been recognized with a 2020 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award for Cyber Defense, National Security and Intelligence programs. NJCU received a...