U.S. Border Patrol agent places a Mexican National under arrest on the U.S. Mexican Border. (Courtesy of CBP)

Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offenders Illegally Reentering US

U.S. Border Patrol, the mobile, uniformed law enforcement arm of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have reported that agents assigned to Del Rio...

Shooter Detection Earns U.S. Patent for Cable-Free Gunshot Detection

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, and the Platinum 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Gunshot Detection Solution, has been issued its seventh patent...
Dedrone most recently introduced DedroneDefender, a handheld, low-collateral mitigation tool designed for law enforcement in even the most complex of urban environments. At only 7.5 pounds and just 22 inches long, DedroneDefender is one of the lightest and smallest precision jamming systems available on the market, and comes comes equipped with narrow-band jamming to minimize disruption to other devices and meets military standard MIL-STD-810H. 

Dedrone Accelerates Airspace Security Leadership with Aerial Armor

Market leader in smart airspace security Dedrone, and Double Platinum Award Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has acquired Aerial Armor, a leader in counter-drone systems and an...
i-PRO’s New S-Series and U-Series PTZ Cameras, one of its latest product offerings, feature smaller profiles, AI-based auto-tracking, best low light performance and enhanced cyber security, will be featured at ISC West in Las Vegas.

i-PRO New Multi-Sensor Lineup, PTZ Cameras & New Analytics at ISC West

i-PRO, a global leader in professional security solutions for video surveillance and public safety, and a New Platinum Award Champion in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, will showcase multiple...
Fentanyl deaths among Children Rising Faster than any other age group, and less than 1% are Suicides

Fentanyl Deaths Among Children More Than Tripled in Just Two Years

A new issue brief, entitled “The Changing Faces of Fentanyl Deaths” has found that synthetic opioid (fentanyl) deaths among children 14 years of age and younger, are increasing faster than any...
As President of NEC NSS, Dr. Kiernan is responsible for the design and implementation of an identity management eco-system, including world-class multi-modal biometrics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision applications for federal government agencies in defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security agencies.

Dr. Kiernan Joins San Diego Harbor Police Foundation Board of Directors

The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation (SDHPF), a recognized 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner, has announced the addition of Dr. Kathleen L. Kiernan to its board of directors. A 29-year veteran...
Ten people were killed and another 10 were injured when a gunman opened fire at a dance hall as residents gathered for Lunar New Year celebrations. (Courtesy of YouTube.)

10 Killed in Monterey Park Dance Hall Mass Shooting (Learn More, Videos)

January 23, 2023 – Breaking News – NBC News The gunman behind the deadly dance hall shooting in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park that left 10 people dead and at least 10...

ZeroEyes Earns Patent for its AI-Based Gun Detection Methodology

ZeroEyes, creators of the only proactive AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and a New Double Platinum 2022 'ASTORS' Award...
Keith Terreri, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Services and Business Operations, NEC Corporation of America, explains why NEC supports the Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and American Security Today’s Mission

Why NEC Supports AST’s Mission & ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America, was recognized with Multiple Top-Level Awards from American Security Today in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Award program. This is the...
NEC's biometric face recognition technology is used worldwide for fighting crime, preventing fraud, securing public safety, and improving customer experience across a vast range of locations and industries. (Courtesy of NEC)

NEC Noted for Implementing Industry-Leading Biometric Technologies

In recognition of its accurate and ethical biometric technology, NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a Winner in the Annual 'ASTORS' Awards Program for the last Five Consecutive Years, has officially been...