“For years, he (Joseph Zadroga) personally gave voice to his son James and the others still dealing with the impact of toxins from Ground Zero.”  John Feal, who founded the FealGood Foundation for first responders, called Zadroga “an icon in the 9/11 community.” “I think Joe’s motivation was not only his son dying, but his granddaughter Tyler Ann. But I think he was a reluctant hero in doing all of that. But I think he did what he had to do because he knew what was right and like everybody else, he was frustrated.” (Screenshot Courtesy of YouTube)

Hero Down: Joseph Zadroga Fierce Advocate for 9/11 Famlies, Killed

January 14, 2024 – In Breaking News – NEW YORK POST Joseph Zadroga — a fierce advocate for first responders who suffered illness after the 9/11 attacks — died in a freak...
Public safety deserves a technology solution that also operates as a true partner to combat the industry's biggest challenges. Mark43 is here to provide superior innovation, resiliency, security, interoperability, accessibility, and value so that you can focus on what matters most: serving your communities.

Warren (Ohio) PD Launches Mark43 Records Management System

Mark43, a leading cloud-native public safety software company that took home Top Awards for Best Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Recovery Solution in the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased...
Discover how DHS S&T is Investing in Arctic Research with the Creation of a New Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security.

DHS Awards UAA to Launch New ADAC-ARCTIC Center of Excellence

The homeland security challenges in the Arctic region are rapidly evolving. To aid citizens and operators in the region, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), a Multi-Award...
Messaging can be sent to all HELIAUS® devices, such as urgent facility events or incidents, and can be conveyed to all active Security Professionals with any pertinent instructions and are time and date stamped when read and acknowledged.

Allied Universal AI-Powered Apps Take Triple 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Gold Wins

Allied Universal®, a leading global security and facility services company, was recognized for its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered programs HELIAUS®, Live Interactive Support AI (LISA), and Mercury with 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security...
Layered on top of existing security cameras, 2023 'ASTORS' Award Homeland Security Awards Champion ZeroEyes’ proprietary software will automatically identify guns the moment they become visible and alert safety personnel within 3 to 5 seconds. (Courtesy of ZeroEyes)

ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection to Protect Woodbine IA Students and Faculty

ZeroEyes, creators of the AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds a DHS SAFETY Act Designation - and a Platinum Award Champion in the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program...
With its ongoing leadership throughout the biometric solutions industry, NEC's robust biometric authentication solution emphasizes how NEC's ability to meet existing and new customer demands, empower end users to take control over their biometric data and steer the biometric industry into the next phase of growth. (Courtesy of NEC)

NEC NSS Named Title Sponsor of IDENTITY WEEK AMERICA 2024

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a Returning Competitor in AST's 'ASTORS' Homeland Security, Public Safety and Government Excellence Awards Program for the Seventh Consecutive Year, is pleased to announce it...
Suicide and school violence prevention is a collective responsibility, and reporting technology is vital in advocating for mental health intervention. Schools and communities must prioritize mental health education, destigmatize seeking help, and make resources readily available.

Breaking the Silence: Reporting Tech in Student Mental Health and Safety

Guest Editorial by Dr. Amy Grosso, Director, Resident Expert at Raptor Technologies Young children and teens are navigating an increasingly complex and demanding world run by social media. They're also experiencing a...
Many agencies see the benefit of training in their own backyard and acclimating their pilots to their own area of operations. FLYMOTION offers custom training courses for organizations across the world merging the traditional classroom environment with realistic environments.

Power of Flexible Tech: Applying Conference Room Tech to Front Lines

Guest Editorial by Luke Reeves, Content Creator at FLYMOTION As a veteran-owned end-to-end advanced technology solution provider, our team of veterans and former first responders at FLYMOTION aren’t afraid to push technology’s...
Guns were the LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH for children and teens in the country for the THIRD year in a row as explained by ATF Director Steven Dettelbach during his keynote address at the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon. Additionally the number of gun suicides has reached an all-time high - 73 people died by gun suicide every day.

New Gun Laws Take Effect After Over 650 Mass Shootings in 2023

January 1, 2024 – In Breaking News – The Guardian New gun safety laws are taking effect in several states around the US on 1 January after the country ended 2023 with...
When shots are fired, ResponderLink automatically provides event information to 911 operators during a crisis. Learn how ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement the enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. (Courtesy of Shooter Detection Systems (SDS))

SDS Caps Off a Year of Prestigious Accolades with 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Win

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a pioneer in gunshot detection systems for the commercial market, has announced its latest win, recognizing the company’s advanced technology. American Security Today's 'ASTORS' panel of distinguished judges...