McAllen officers Edelmiro Garza, 45, and Ismael Chavez, 39, were shot and killed in response to a domestic call, that happened so quickly"our officers did not draw their weapons, did not fire, never stood a chance – never had a chance," according to Police Chief Victor Rodriguez.

Heroes Down: Two TX Police Officers Die in Ambush Shooting (Videos)

July 11, 2020 - In Breaking News - The Monitor Standing down the street where two McAllen police officers were shot and killed, a visibly distraught Police Chief Victor Rodriguez was pained...
Blanks, who served in the military, and works for Allied Universal caught and saved this 3yo child from a burning building. (Courtesy of YouTube)

AUS Security Guard & Former Marine Saves 3yo from Burning Bldg (Video)

An off-duty Allied Universal security guard, Phillip Blanks, caught a three-year-old child who was dropped from a burning apartment in Phoenix last week. As smoke and flames engulfed the apartment, Blanks saw...
The recently updated Forescout Device and Visibility Control Platform offers a unique, agentless approach to network security, enabling government agencies to see all of these devices on their networks.

Forescout Returns to Compete in 3rd ‘ASTORS’ (Learn More, Multi-Videos)

Forescout Technologies, a leader in device visibility and control, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company's Forescout Device and Visibility...
While I believe that no police officer, chief, or administrator should be forced to kneel (we have to respect the individual’s right to choose), I applaud the chief’s around the country who recognized that we have an obligation to show our support for the people and took a knee in solidarity.

Kneel if You Believe It is the Right Thing to Do

Guest OpEd By Thomas Egan, Security, Investigations and Law Enforcement Professional In 1829, Sir Robert Peel, the father of modern police service, was credited with saying, in effect, ‘the police are the...
Secoriea Turner, 8; Davon McNeal, 11; and Natalia Wallace, 7; where caught in the crossfire of gunfire and killed in a rash of shootings across the nation over the holiday weekend. (Courtesy of YouTube)

July 4th Shootings: Children, Elderly Among Victims of Bloody Weekend

July 6, 2020 – In Breaking News – NEW YORK POST A wave of gun violence swept through the nation over the holiday weekend, leaving dozens dead from coast-to-coast — with children...
Spectrum SDNA-1000

Spectrum Solutions Newest COVID-19 Competitor in 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Unlike other threats to our national security, the COVID-19 pandemic is not to be fought by strength of arms or military might, it is fought on the front lines of medical...
Army soldier Vanessa Guillen, 20, had been missing since April and was last seen in the parking lot of her barracks at Fort Hood on April 22. She was killed by another soldier on the same military installation where they served. Her remains were found June 30.

Hero Down: Human Remains of Fort Hood Soldier Found (Multi-Video)

July 5, 2020 – In Breaking News – Fox News The remains of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, a 20-year-old Texas soldier who disappeared back in April, have been positively identified, a family lawyer confirmed Sunday. Guillen’s remains...
Toledo Officer Anthony Dia

Hero Down: Fallen Ohio Police Officer had Final Message for Family

July 6, 2020 – In Breaking News – Fox News Jayme Dia, the wife of Toledo officer Anthony Dia, said he made the remark into his radio after being struck by gunfire outside of a Home Depot store early Saturday. The 26-year-old cop...
While others talk about mobility, HID Global cuts the cord to deliver truly mobile solutions for law enforcement officers, homeland security agents, military personnel and enterprises that need to identify and verify individuals anywhere, anytime — with speed, simplicity and accuracy.

HID NOMAD 30 Pocket Reader Competes in 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

HID Global, who was recognized in Three Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Programs, is pleased to announce the HID NOMAD 30 Pocket Reader has been nominated to compete in the 2020...
In fiscal year 2019, HSI agents made nearly 4,000 arrests of transnational gang members; of those, more than 300 were tied to MS-13.

ICE HSI Arrests Get MS-13 Gang Members 27 & 30 Year Sentences

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which was recognized in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program successfully executed arrests in Santa Cruz, California, which have resulted...