CT Heroes Down After Possible Phony 911 Call, AR-15 Ambush (Multi-Video)
October 13, 2022 - Breaking News - ABC News
Two police officers were shot and killed, and one is seriously injured after a gunman allegedly ambushed them at a Bristol, Connecticut, home,...
Protecting Building Access Points: A Focus on Door Security
Guest Editorial by Heather Bender, Director of Commercial Product Marketing, Clopay® Corporation
In the built environment, security and safety are critical considerations in the planning, engineering, and design of any structure.
From government...
Women Terrorists: An Underapprec-iated Risk (Learn More, Multi-Video)
Guest Editorial by 2019 'ASTORS' Award Winner Dean C. Alexander and David A. Young*
Introduction
Women of all ages and marital statuses, including mothers, have taken part in terrorist operations.
Female terrorists have...
FDNY’s Finest Nominated in Second ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
September 11, 2001, is one of the darkest days in our Nation’s history. Even still, the American people emerged from these horrific events more united than ever.
2021 marked the 20th anniversary...
Identity Technologies Take Center Stage in Our Nations Capital
Identity Week America was opened by Mr. John Mears, Chairman of the Board of International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA), and a Vice President and Tech Fellow specializing in biometrics, identity...
Reaching the Next Level in Identity, at Identity Week America 2022
To experience the Next Level in Identity Technologies, Insights, and, Opportunities, American Security Today was live and on-site this morning at Identity Week America, being held Oct 4-5 at the Walter...
CBP One™ Platform Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), whose Office of Field Operations (OFO) was recognized for Excellence in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its CBP One™ mobile application...
NYC Hospital Police Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
Hospital police are specialized police agencies in the United States that provide critical law enforcement services and security to hospitals.
As a result of increased violence in the healthcare field, patients with...
‘1st Responders to 1st Responders’ in PWPORG Preparedness Month Edition
By Heather Issvoran, Director, Strategic Communications, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Post Graduate School
Cops, soldiers, fire personnel, emergency managers, and other first responders run toward the danger.
The adrenaline...
S&T Office of Mission Capabilities & Support Competes in 2022 ‘ASTORS’
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, which has been Recognized in AST's Annual 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Five Consecutive Years, is pleased to announce the HIVE...