Luck Meant Everything, when the terrorist attacks happened (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

On 9/11, Trivial Decisions Spared People’s Lives – or Sealed their Fate

September 10, 2019 – In Breaking News – The Atlantic – Garrett Graff Joseph Lott, a sales representative for Compaq computers, survived one of the deadliest days in modern American history because...
The Smiths Detection ScanVan 100100 PRO is a vehicle mounted X-ray inspection designed to enhance security operations by allowing organizations to deploy a temporary checkpoint in less than 5 minutes.

Smiths Detection a New Competitor in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (See in Action)

Smiths Detection, a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology for the aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defense end use markets,...
Therefore™ information management software enables you to store, manage and process all kinds of business information efficiently, economically and securely throughout your organization.

Canon Returns to Compete in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards with Therefore™

Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and a Double Award Winner in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, in pleased to announce multiple products have been nominated to...
Union Pacific apologized for the accident and the “impact” it had caused. Nearly 400 people were without power Tuesday after the derailment. Residents recalled seeing the crash during interviews with local media outlets. (Courtesy of Twitter and YouTube)

Massive Train Derailment Sparks Chemical Fire, Evacuations

September 10, 2019 – In Breaking News – New York Post A massive train derailment in Illinois — which saw 14 freight cars fly off the tracks — led to numerous evacuations...
At the time of his plea, Jose Leonel Bonilla-Romero admitted to aiding and abetting two others in the murder of the 16-year-old victim Sept. 22, 2013. 

El Salvadorian Gets Nearly 40 Years for Gruesome MS-13 Murder

23-year-old El Salvadorian citizen Jose Leonel Bonilla-Romero (aka Jose Tupapa), has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a horrific gang murder of a teenager in the Sam Houston...
Female genital mutilation/cutting is a federal crime. Anyone who has information about an individual who is suspected of assisting in this crime is urged to call the toll-free ICE tip line at (866) 347-2423 or complete the ICE online tip form or the FBI online tip form. Any involvement in committing this crime is a serious human rights violation which may result in imprisonment and potential removal from the U.S. (Image courtesy of ICE and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

ICE HSI Continues Fight to End Female Genital Mutilation (FMG)

Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Unit (HRVWCU), which was recognized in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards...
Middletown, NJ, was the second hardest hit city after New York City, per capita, with 37 residents dying when the World Trade Center was hit in the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attack.

Remembering Sept. 11: Middletown Remembers 37 Residents Killed

The Middletown Memorial Gardens are a tribute to the 37 residents who died in the attacks of September 11, 2001, and very year since, many have gathered there in a reverent...
AST's keynote speaker at the 2019 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon will be William J. Bratton, former police commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD), the Boston Police Department (BPD), former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and Executive Chairman, Teneo Risk.

Meet Bill Bratton at 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon in NYC (Videos)

William J. Bratton, who is delivering the keynote address at the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Luncheon, is one of the world’s most respected and trusted experts on risk and security...

Ameristar Returns to Compete in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

Maintaining a secure perimeter is the first line of defense against potential threats. Towards that end, Ameristar Perimeter Security, who walked away with an extraordinary Five Award Wins in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’...
Anticipate Trends In CBRNE Detection By Preparing and Planning Today, advises Grant Coffey, FLIR Systems Brand Ambassador and CBRNE Industry Consultant

GAZING Into the CRYSTAL BALL of CBRNE Strategic Response (Learn More, Multi-FLIR PRIMED Videos)

Guest Editorial by Grant Coffey, FLIR Systems Brand Ambassador and CBRNE Industry Consultant, for American Security Today For those in the CBRNE or Hazmat space as an industry specialist, responder, or military...