Courtesy of ICE

ICE Launches New Victims Engagement and Services Line (VESL)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which was recognized in the 2020 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Excellence in Homeland Security, has launched the new Victims Engagement and Services Line (VESL), which...
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Drug Trafficking Networks Recruiting Smugglers on Facebook, Social Media

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which has been nominated in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), have identified an increased...
The Washington DC Police Foundation serves over 15,000 youth annually through mentoring programs led by police officers, designed to enhance communication and to build positive relationships between youths, families, and law enforcement. 

Washington DC Police Foundation Nominated in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

The Washington DC Police Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization in our Nation’s Capital supports the Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) youth and community outreach efforts, is pleased to announce they...
The Fortior Solutions RAPIDGate Program is a patented, award-winning and SAFETY Act-Designated identity, access and security solution that boasts 99.97% uptime, and serves the government, military and critical infrastructure sectors, fulfilling end-to-end identity management needs and accommodating a wide set of compliance specifications.

Fortior Solutions Nominated to Compete in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Fortior Solutions, a leader in world-class identity and access control solutions that specialize in National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC III) checks and third party commercial background screenings, is pleased...
In a hurricane or building collapse. Alone. No service or Wifi. What do you do? 911 Ultra-EN lets 1st responders find victims when commercial networks are down.

IAI and Carbyne Introduce the Ultra Emergency Network (911 Ultra-EN)

Carbyne, a global leader in public safety technology, and Platinum Award Winner in the 2018 and 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs, along with partner Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world leader...
The newly-renovated Philadelphia 911 center will use NICE’s next-generation 911-ready technology to streamline auditing of 911 calls for quality assurance and eliminate manual processes involved in incident reconstruction

Philly Selects NICE to Ensure Highest Levels of Service for Public Safety

The City of Philadelphia, the sixth largest city in the United States, has chosen 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner, NICE Inform Elite to enhance emergency communications for its new 911 center...
This new partnership will empower local law enforcement agencies to use advanced biometrics to improve their identification capabilities

Iris ID and Aware to Expand Police Access to FBI’s Next Gen ID Service

Iris ID Systems, a Platinum Award Winner in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program recently nominated to compete in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards, is partnering with Aware Inc., to empower...
The Dedrone system provides important data on drone activity in monitored airspace as the basis for an effective airspace security concept.

Drones Booming Post-COVID; Accelerating Airspace Security Needs

Dedrone®, a market leader in smart airspace security, and Nominated Competitor in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has surpassed 1,000 counter-drone sensors sold, and continues to rapidly expand the...
Former U.S. Air Force Intelligence Specialist Monica Witt (Courtesy of YouTube)

US Defense Linguist Sentenced to 23 Years for Risking Lives of US Troops

Mariam Taha Thompson, 62, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for delivering classified national defense information to aid a foreign government. As part of her March...
The ParkPlus smart barrier gates offer benefits that includes its easy assimilation of major traffic flows upon entry and exit - thanks to the gates rapid opening and closing times, its ease of installation and integration, and low operating costs.

ParkPlus Now Providing Secure & Touchless Access for Arena Fans

Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle entrance control access systems, and Double 2021 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner, has been selected to provide automated parking gates to...