USCG to Install Radio-Activated Sound Signals in CT & LI (Video)

Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound will be replacing traditional sound signals (foghorns) with marine radio-activated sound signals at eight different locations across Connecticut and three locations on Long Island. Mariners that...

Florida Navy Bases Prepare for Irma (Emerg Contact Info & More)

Navy installations throughout Florida are preparing for heavy weather as Hurricane Irma approaches South Florida. Commander, Navy Region Southeast, Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, directed the evacuation of non-essential personnel and family members...

UK Man Jailed for Child Rape & Sex Crimes Thousands of Miles Away

Paul Leighton, 32, of Britain, preyed on children from all over the world by tricking them to abuse themselves or each other while he watched and filmed online. An investigation by U.S....

Funds Available for 9-11 Responders & Survivors (Learn More, Multi-Video)

Each year, as the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks approaches, the country is reminded of the unprecedented losses suffered. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) acknowledges the important milestones reached...

SolarWinds Achieves Common Criteria Certification (Multi-Video)

SolarWinds, the 2016 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program Platinum Award Winner for Best Incident & Event Management Solution and a competitor in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is now certified under the Common Criteria...

AlertMedia Competes in 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

AlertMedia, one of the fastest-growing mass notification providers in the world, serving companies in 80+ countries, is pleased to announce their AlertMedia Mass Notification Software, has been nominated to compete in...

The FAA’s Small Drone Rule Lets sUAS Soar (See How, Multi-Video)

A host of new users are changing the world of commercial aviation thanks in large part to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) small unmanned aircraft rule, Part 107 (PDF), which has now been in place...

FL Sheriff Offers Suspects Shelter from Irma, in Jail (Multi-Video)

By Christal Hayes, The Orlando Sentinel Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is threatening to jail wanted people seeking shelter due to Hurricane Irma. The sheriff, who is known for his outspoken comments, made the threat...

General Dynamics to Upgrade Abrams Main Battle Tanks (See in Action)

General Dynamics Land Systems has received two contract awards from the U.S. Army for Abrams main battle tank upgrades, which will boost the platform’s capabilities and help the Army lead the...

DHS S&T Awards $8.6M for Gov’t Mobile App Security R&D Projects

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded funding to five research and development (R&D) projects that will enhance the secure use of mobile applications (apps)...