'ASTORS' Award-Winning SWORD - Mobile Based Security providing an IoT Level of Situational Awareness that proactively detects and deters threats as they enter the venue, instantly delivery actionable intelligence to security personnel at the exact moment they need it.

SWORD: See the Future of Security and Public Safety Mgmt at CES 2020

SWORD, an innovative provider of leading-edge threat detection technologies and solutions, and Multiple-Award Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program announced at the Annual 'ASTORS' Luncheon at ISC East, will...
The 'ASTORS' Award Winning SEEKERe from DetectaChem represents cutting edge technology in hand-held explosive and drug detection equipment.

SEEKERe Explosive Detector Excels in DoD Venue Security Evaluation

We live in a world that is in flux. Power struggles, civil unrest, and a desire for radicals to do harm to the enemy and the innocent as well, dominate our...
For over 2 years, Chicago Police Organized Crime Units have been going digitally undercover posing as criminals to buy illegal guns & drugs sold on Facebook. Today they released the latest results of Operation FaceBOOKED as 53 people have been arrested. (Courtesy of CPD)

CPD Infiltrated Secret Online Groups in Operation FaceBOOKED (Video)

December 3, 2019 – In Breaking News – CNN Chicago Police said Tuesday that 53 people are in custody as part of "Operation FaceBOOKED," a two-year operation to infiltrate secret groups selling...
By providing highly intelligible voice communications and attention-commanding alert tones to ensure warnings are heard and understood, Genasys (now LRAD) is fundamentally changing the way law enforcement agencies conduct everyday duties and elevated risk operations.

Genasys (LRAD) to Reflect Broader Commitment to Critical Comm

LRAD Corporation, a critical communications company recently named a Multiple Award Winner in the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, for their Fourth Consecutive Year, has officially rebranded as Genasys, to align...
Mike Madsen, AST Publisher (at left); and Tammy Waitt, Managing Director (at right); presenting Commissioner William J. Bratton with his 2019 'ASTORS' Person of the Year Award at the 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon at ISC East.

Commissioner Bill Bratton Honored as 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Person of the Year

Commissioner William J. Bratton, one of the world’s most respected and trusted experts on risk and security issues and Executive Chairman of Teneo Risk a global advisory firm, was recognized as the ‘2019...
“The lifesaving efforts of these agents, who bravely risk their own lives to save others, makes me proud,” said Chief Patrol Agent Douglas Harrison. “Inclement weather conditions and perilous drainage pipe water flows, significantly increase the odds of a grim outcome.” (Courtesy of YouTube)

Border Agents Rescue 20 Migrants from Flooded Pipe on Thanksgiving

Thursday night, San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents rescued 20 individuals with the aid of San Diego Fire & Rescue and discovered one person deceased on the beach during unusually heavy...
Powered by BriefCam’s comprehensive video analytics capabilities, the BriefCam Mobile App dramatically accelerates time-to-target and increases situational awareness for field investigators.

BriefCam Extends Post-Event Investigation Abilities with Mobile App

BriefCam, an industry leading provider of Video Content Analytics solutions, and New Winner of Best Video Analytics Solution in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is expanding upon its best-in-class...

Texas Chemical Plant Explosion Forces 50,000 from Homes (Videos)

November 29, 2019 – In Breaking News – International Business News The fire continued to rage at a local chemical plant in East Texas, a day after two massive explosions took place,...

Headed to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Notify NYC to Stay Informed

More than 3.5 million spectators are expected to attend the 93rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which kicks off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, stretching 2.5 miles through the...
DroneTracker software is the central nervous system for a complete solution. It integrates sensors, performs machine-learning analysis, and connects mitigation technology.

‘ASTORS’ Finalist Dedrone Releases DroneTracker 4.1 (Multi-Video)

Dedrone, a new competitor in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company's DroneTracker, has been selected as a Finalist in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security...