A Coast Guard representative launches the 'AeroVironment Puma' All-Environment drone during the Singing River Island payload evaluations. DHS and the Coast Guard can use this drone for multiple missions depending on the payload. (Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard)

DHS S&T Evaluating Drones for Use by Federal Agencies (See How, Video)

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, have proven useful both for the military and the public. They can be relatively inexpensive devices with a variety of capabilities which includes obtaining...
This article is intended to provide readers, with the “rest of the story”, describing the risk management process for DOD facilities to complement an earlier piece on guidelines for federal buildings and the accompanying training classes.

What Do You Know About Risk Mgmt Process in DOD Facilities?

By Doug Haines, Owner and CEO of Haines Security Solutions In last month’s edition of American Security Today the lead article was about guidelines for federal buildings and the accompanying training classes, outlined...
This four-legged friend has his dream job. Frodo, CBP canine works at Chicago O’Hare finding unwanted agriculture. (Courtesy of CBP)

Chicago CFO Canines Ready for the Challenge (Learn More, Multi-Video)

In 2017, more than 89 million people had one or more dogs living in their household. Most dogs know the commands sit, stay, come and hopefully go outside to use the...
Kayla Cuevas, 16, and Nisa Mickens, 15, walked into a deadly attack by four homicidal gangbangers swinging baseball bats and a machete on Sept. 13, 2016. The slaughter of the unarmed girls was a homicidal overreaction to a Brentwood High School dispute.

Dozens of MS-13 Members Indicted on Murder Charges (Multi-Video)

A 73-count fifth superseding indictment was unsealed on Thursday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip, New York, charging two dozen members...
Optim FreedomView Videoscope

FreedomView Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Multi-Video)

Optim LLC is pleased to announce the company’s FreedomView Videoscope Contraband Detection System, has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program. The FreedomView Videoscope is currently being utilized by Department...
By joining forces, two industry leaders will improve response in critical situations with effective mass communication and high-visibility display solutions.

Regroup & Inova Solutions Partner for Visual Alerts (See in Action, Videos)

Regroup Mass Notification, a proud competitor in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards, and Inova Solutions, a leading provider of visual emergency communication solutions, have entered into a new integration partnership to facilitate mass...
Search continues for accused murderer Domenic Micheli. This photo is from April 2018 arrest in Washington, DC for unlawful entry at a checkpoint near the White House. See Micheli or know where he is? 615-862-8600. He is likely driving a silver Toyota Yaris or Prius.

Suspect Sought in Fatal Nashville Hatchet Attack (Learn More, Video)

By Travis Fedschun, Fox News Authorities in Tennessee are searching for a man who allegedly hacked his former boss to death with a hatchet and another sharp object while he was leading...
The Guardian Escape System from High Rise Escape Systems provide simple, reliable and inexpensive solutions for self-evacuation and rescue so that people can truly plan two ways out.

High Rise Escape System in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Multi-Video)

High Rise Escape Systems (HRES), a Two-Time Winner in the annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner, is pleased to announce the company's Guardian Escape System, has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’...
Don “Doc” Ballard is the only living Medal of Honor recipient residing in Missouri. 50 years ago on May 16th, 1968, Doc earned the right to wear the Medal of Honor n Quang Tri Provence in the Republic of Vietnam.

Raffle: AR-15 in Honor of MOH Don ‘Doc’ Ballard (Learn More, Videos)

A TRUE AMERICAN HERO Don “Doc” Ballard is the only living Medal of Honor recipient residing in Missouri. 50 years ago on May 16th, 1968, Doc earned the right to wear the Medal...
Grandparents across the United States are stepping up to care for children of heroin and the opioid crisis. (Courtesy of YouTube)

$47M in New OJP Grants to Serve Child & Youth Victims of Opioid Crisis

The Office of Justice Programs has released grant solicitations making $47 million available to help children and youth affected by the nation’s opioid crisis. The programs are intended to address the troubling...