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...
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...
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...
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...

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...
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...
The yeast reference material was used in a functional field exercise for first responders in a nonpowdered form. The material challenged the entire detection workflow, from sample to answer, and enabled participants to demonstrate their ability to detect a biological material in the field with minimal risk. The field exercise was led by Captain Bryon Marsh (retired, Georgia National Guard 4th Civil Support Team) at Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia. (Courtesy of NIST by N. Lin)

NIST Creates Yeast Material to Train First Responders on Biothreats

When an accident or an emergency such as a toxic spill or a building fire occurs, first responders arrive to help people at the scene. One type of emergency involves threats from...
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 90 percent of people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside a hospital setting die. But CPR, especially if administered immediately, can significantly improve the victim’s chance of survival. And hands-only CPR has been shown to be as effective within the first few minutes as normal CPR.

5 Easy Steps to Remember CPR & Save a Life (See Video)

CPR—or cardiopulmonary resuscitation—is a fundamental part of basic first-aid training. Luckily, the average person doesn’t need to use it in their everyday routine, but knowing CPR can save lives.  What Is CPR? CPR is...
Technology has the potential to move the gaming industry forward in a significant way and by having developers employ these technologies, we begin to create an industry that is fundamentally geared toward the safety and enjoyment of all players from the beginning.

≠Keeping Young Gamers Safe in the Age of Uncertainty

Guest Editorial by Ron Kerbs, founder and CEO of Kidas More and more, we see online gaming becoming the venue of choice for predators and criminals alike to carry out creative cyberattacks...
Interest in Robots is Growing, and new networking options are a significant factor explains Chris Wall, Sales Director for Rajant Corporation.

Empowering Public Safety and Industrial Security with Robotics

Guest Editorial by Chris Wall, Sales Director for Rajant Corporation Public safety and security organizations are continuously looking for greater operational efficiencies and cost savings. The likes of autonomous robotics solutions will...