Maj. Richard Star, USAR, an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran who spent his final months fighting for servicemember benefits while also fighting stage 4 lung cancer, lost his battle to cancer in February 2021.   Medically retired before reaching 20 years, Star was a vocal advocate for legislation to approve concurrent receipt.   He was a “Chapter 61 retiree,” a servicemember who is forced to medically retire from injury on duty.  These retirees are not authorized for concurrent receipt, which means receiving retirement pay from DoD for their service, while also receiving disability pay from the VA to compensate for injury.

Major Richard Star Act a Priority for Our Nations Warfighters (Multi-Video)

Unfortunately, the Major Richard Star Act has also become a priority issue in our nation's political world. While many lawmakers have already shown support, others have not signaled their support for many...
The FCC Emergency Connectivity Program funding can be used to support off-campus learning, such as nightly homework, to ensure students across the United States have the necessary support to keep up with their education.

FCC Emerg Connectivity Funding Avails $68M for Schools and Libraries

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is committing nearly $68 million in two new funding rounds through the Emergency Connectivity Program, to provide digital services for students in communities across the nation. These...
Ahmad Abouammo, 44, formerly of Walnut Creek, California, took bribes in exchange for accessing, monitoring, and conveying the private information of Twitter users to officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Royal family.

Former Twitter Employee Guilty of Spying on Behalf of Saudi Arabia

A federal jury has convicted a former Media Partnerships Manager for the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region at Twitter of acting as a foreign agent without notice to the Attorney General,...
The Genasys Emergency Management (GEM) software has been selected to keep players, staff, fans, visitors, and constituents safe at Fenway Park by keeping them informed through multi-channel critical communications alerting and evacuation management. Courtesy of Red Sox and Twitter)

Genasys GEM Chosen to Deliver Critical Comms at Fenway Park

Genasys Inc., a global leader in critical communications systems and solutions that help protect and keep people safe, which has been Recognized with Double Award Wins in their Sixth Consecutive ASTORS'...
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Man Crashes Car into Barricade Near U.S. Capitol, Dies by Suicide (Video)

August 14, 2022 – In Breaking News – The New York Times A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol building early on Sunday morning and then died...
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Armed Man Attempted Breach of FBI Office is Dead Following Standoff

August 11, 2022 – In Breaking News – CNN An armed man suspected of trying to breach the FBI's Cincinnati field office Thursday was killed after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement, authorities say. The...
Fans hate waiting in long security lines to get inside a venue, and they hate intrusive screenings even more. With the Patriot One Gateway, fans don’t need to empty their pockets – they can just walk in.

The State of Venue Security: Reaction to the NCS4’s Venue Director Report

Guest Editorial by Peter Evans, CEO of Patriot One, the Newest Double-Entry Competitor in the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Program As organizations continue to get back to “normal” with restrictions easing amidst a...
Law enforcement professionals are increasingly concerned about rainbow fentanyl getting into the hands of young adults or children, who can mistake the drug for something else, such as candy or a toy, or those who may be willing to try the drug due to its playful coloring. (Courtesy of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office)

‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ a Growing Concern for Law Enforcement (Multi-Video)

While executing a recent search warrant, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) deputies found a new form of fentanyl that is considered to be more dangerous and potent than...
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10 MS-13 Gang Members Indicted on Murder, Racketeering Charges

Ten alleged MS-13 gang members were indicted on August 24, 2022 by a federal grand jury for various crimes, including racketeering conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to murder in aid of...
As the police force of DHS the Federal Protective Service is responsible for protecting Federal Facilities, their occupants, and visitors, ensuring a safe environment in which federal agencies can conduct their business. FPS does this by conducting facility security assessments; responding to calls for service for crimes in progress and other incidents to protect life and property; and detecting, investigating, and mitigating threats posed against over 9,000 federal facilities nationwide.

Federal Protective Service Returns to Compete in Fifth ‘ASTORS’ Awards

The Federal Protective Service (FPS), which is the Uniformed Police Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is pleased to announce it has been Nominated in their Fifth Consecutive 'ASTORS'...