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Navigating Public Life In the Age of “INFLUENCERS” (Learn More, Videos)

By John Muffler MS, CTM Principal, Aequitas Global Security, LLC Selena, Rebecca Schaeffer, and Christina Grimmie are recognizable celebrity names from the entertainment industry. Each was loved and admired by millions but...
"We join with all American families who remember and mourn the passing of their loved ones while serving in uniform," explains Teri Caserta - Brandon Caserta Foundation President and Co-Author of the Brandon Act. (Courtesy of Teri Caserta and the Brandon Caserta Foundation)

Memorial Day Should Honor All Active Service Members Who Have Died

The Brandon Caserta Foundation (BCF), a non-partisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to address military deaths by suicide, issued this message on Memorial Day, which is observed the last Monday in May,...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work along the U.S.-Mexico border near Yuma, Arizona. (Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Pacific Border District by James Woods)

DHS Proceeds with Border Barrier Projects Using Wall Appropriations

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which was honored for Excellence in Homeland Security in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, has been authorized to move forward with projects in the San...
Dedrone solutions are used by the governments of four G-7 nations, nine U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, and internationally by more than 65 critical infrastructure sites, 20 airports, 50 correctional facilities, and 30+ Government agencies.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Nominee Dedrone Expands Executive Leadership Team

Dedrone, a market leader in smart airspace security, and a 2021 Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Airport/Aviation Security Solution, is strengthening it's leadership with the appointment of Balaji Tamirisa...
Steven McCraw, director for the Texas Department of Public Safety, says the on-scene commander during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School made the wrong decision and did not attempt to breach the classroom where the gunman was quickly enough. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Investigators Question Delayed Police Response in Texas School Shooting

May 28, 2022 – In Breaking News – Reuters Investigators in Texas were seeking to determine on Saturday how critical mistakes were made in the response to the deadly Uvalde shooting, including...
With advancements in AI and sensors, it’s crucial decision makers are fully aware of the opportunities for AI-cameras vs. LiDARs for smart roads, and learn how to leverage these technologies and their relative strengths. (Courtesy of Derq Inc.)

See Opportunities for AI-Cameras and LiDARs for Smart Road Infrastructure

Guest  Editorial by Dr. Georges Aoude, Co-founder & CEO of Derq Inc. As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January sparked a new wave of autonomous vehicles (AVs) coming to the automotive...
When thinking of the standards technology corporate boards need to focus on in their ESG reporting, there needs to be checkbox standards across each environmental, social, and governance branch that the technology company reports, where any investor can publicly verify that reporting themself, explains Rashida Salahuddin, President & CEO of The Corporate Citizenship Project

The Role Tech Company Corporate Boards Need to Play in ESG Reporting

Guest Editorial by Rashida Salahuddin, President & CEO of The Corporate Citizenship Project Ever since the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules governing climate-related disclosures from all public companies on...
The "April Fools" undercover operation targeting the demand for child sex crimes and human trafficking netted 29 male arrests in Arizona. (Courtesy of ICE)

HSI Multiagency Operation Nabs 29 AZ Child Sex and Human Traffickers

Results from Operation “April Fools” which targeted alleged sexual predators in Arizona were announced last week by local law enforcement in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security...
The FirstLane swing door speed gate, Nominated in the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Program, offers unbeatable value for money whilst ensuring safety and quality have not been compromised.

Automatic Systems Sponsors Sixth Consecutive ‘ASTORS’ Program

American Security Today (AST) is pleased to announce that Automatic Systems America, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, designs and manufactures pedestrian, vehicle, and passenger access systems,...
The Naval Postgraduate School is teaming up with Microsoft to explore how rapidly evolving commercial technologies can solve operational challenges faced by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, by conducting research in several areas, including the use of gaming, exercising, modeling, and simulation to assist operational commanders in their decision-making processes; digital enterprise and field experimentation; delivery solutions for education to the fleet; and operational uses for cloud-enhanced networks and edge solutions. (Courtesy of Naval Postgraduate School)

NPS and Microsoft Bringing Emerging Technologies to U.S. Navy Fleet

May 2, 2022 – In Breaking News – Naval Postgraduate School The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is teaming up with Microsoft to explore how rapidly evolving commercial technologies can solve operational challenges faced...