Since February 2020, Timothy J. Shea served as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, where in that capacity, he led the largest U.S. Attorney’s Office in the country—responsible for the prosecution of both federal and local crimes in the District of Columbia. (Courtesy of the Department of Justice)

Timothy Shea Named New Acting Administrator of the DEA

Attorney General William P. Barr has announced the appointment of Timothy J. Shea as the new Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which was honored in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’...

ATI Offers New Flexible Answers to Critical Indoor Mass Notification Reqs

When an emergency strikes, effective dissemination of information in a timely manner can be critical. Intelligible voice messages can cover a wide area to alert and direct a large number of people...
For the first time in over thirty-nine years, the National Fraternal Order of Police, families and colleagues of the nation's fallen peace officers could not come together in Washington D.C. to honor the memories of our heroes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather, they assembled virtually on 15 May at to honor the 185 law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty with a special video production  streamed on the FOP social media platforms. (Courtesy of the National FOP)

Senate Honors Fallen Officers & Pass Vital Legislation for Law Enforcement

Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), expressed the organization’s gratitude to the United States Senate, which unanimously passed S. Res. 577 during National Police Week. The resolution,...
Mask Detection, Social Distance Monitoring, Occupancy Monitoring, and Sanitation Station Monitoring will help organizations get back to business amidst COVID-19

Senstar Unveils ‘Safe Spaces’ Video Analytics Solutions for COVID-19

Senstar, a global provider of Perimeter Intrusion Detection systems (PIDs) and Video Management Solutions, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is introducing its new 'Safe...
Charles Richard Skaggs, Jr., a sexual predator who went under name Rick Skaggs, is an American who claimed to be running a non-profit for Ukrainian orphans, but was ultimately convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of child pornography, and concealment of evidence, was sentenced to life in prison on January 30, 2020.

Child Predator Jailed for Life & FBI Agent’s Tips to Keep Kids Safe

By the FBI When FBI Indianapolis Special Agent Ryan Barrett was the newest member of the field office’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, a more seasoned agent wanted to show...
Attorney General Bill Barr says the iPhones belonging to Pensacola naval base gunman Mohammed Alshamrani, who killed three US sailors helped the Justice Department in establishing Alshamrani’s “significant” ties to al Qaeda before he even arrived in the U.S. and right up until the night of the murders. (Courtesy of YouTube.)

FBI Finds al Qaeda Links on Pensacola Shooter’s iPhones

May 18, 2020 – In Breaking News – Fox News After being denied help from Apple, FBI investigators have been able to access the contents of the phones that belonged to the Saudi aviation student who shot and killed...
PlateSmart currently offers proactive, real-time solutions to law enforcement agencies that are used to prevent and solve crimes and prevent acts of terrorism.

Global Tech Company NTT Selects PlateSmart for Vehicle Recognition

PlateSmart Technologies, a Platinum Award Winner in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, newly nominated to compete in the 2020 'ASTORS' Awards Program, has been selected by NTT Corporation (NTT), to...
Ryan Dusha Kedar may have changed his appearance. He should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Investigators are asking those who live in the mountains of South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky or Virginia to be aware. (Courtesy of the U.S. Marshals)

US Marshals Manhunt for ‘Intelligent’, ‘Socially Awkward’ Murder Fugitive

The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward and the Crime Stoppers of Greenville are offering an additional reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by the...
Javier Arnoldo Ceron Gomez, 21, one of several MS-13 gang members sought in the assassination of Salvadoran prosecutor Andres Ernesto Oliva Tejada, a prosecuting attorney in the homicide unit of the Salvadoran Attorney General’s Office, was repatriated on board a charter flight coordinated by ERO’s Air Operations Unit, and turned over to top-level Salvadoran judicial and immigration officials.

What are “High-Profile Removals” (HPR)?

By ICE Since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was established in March 2003, the agency has removed hundreds of thousands of aliens, some of whom fall under the category of high-profile...
The U.S. Border Patrol, which was was honored in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program for ‘Excellence in Homeland Security’, renders medical aid to a migrant suffering from a heat-related illness found in an orange grove. (Courtesy of CBP by Mani Albrecht)

S&T & USBP Work to Enhance Safety of Migrants at Our Nation’s Borders

Each day, undocumented immigrants attempt to enter the United States between the ports of entry, most specifically at our southwest border, and often face life-threatening circumstances. Miles away from shelter, food, and...