The BolaWrap® is a hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an 8 foot bola style Kevlar® tether at 513 feet per second to entangle a subject at a range of 10-25 feet.

Texas Police Agency to Carry BolaWrap, See in Action (Multi-Video)

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office in Texas has joined more than 100 police agencies across the U.S. who are either field testing or have deployed the BolaWrap remote restraint device...
Fraud spoofers using government phone numbers, government employees’ names, are threatening arrest and demanding payment via gift cards and bitcoin ATMs.

U.S. Marshals and FBI Urge Public to Report Phone Scams (Multi-Video)

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), which was recognized for 'Excellence in Public Safety,' in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), are alerting the...
“The question is, how much protection does your client really need? For any application where there is a significant risk of intent to harm, violent forced entry, or terrorist threats, then EntryDefender™ is the solution.”

CornellCookson New EntryDefender™ Door Now Available (See in Action)

CornellCookson, a Multiple-Award Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Awards Program, is introducing the new EntryDefender™ Door, the only American made rolling steel door that meets stringent U.S. Department of State standards...
To report suspected human trafficking, the importation of goods produced with forced labor, or child sexual exploitation to federal law enforcement, call: 1-866-347-2423. To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 Or text HELP or INFO to 233733 (BEFREE). To get help with child sexual exploitation from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or report.cybertip.org. To report suspected forced labor trade violations, submit information at: eallegations.cbp.gov/Home/allegation. Any tip reported is welcome. Provide the information to allow professionals to decide if action can be taken. (Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

DHS Issues Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking & Other Heinous Crimes

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is committed to upholding the law and preventing illicit activity from harming American interests. As part of the homeland security mission, DHS enforces trade, travel,...
The warrant, requested on Dec. 5, indicated that the man injured was in critical condition and was not expected to survive. He suffered from multiple brain bleeds and a skull fracture, and was in a coma at the time of the warrant.

Las Vegas Police Arrest Assault Suspect Using Facial Recognition

January 19, 2020 – In Breaking News – Las Vegas Review Journal Las Vegas police used facial recognition technology to identify a man suspected of punching another at a car show in...
A man was being evicted from a home that was not leased to him and stabbed the landlord Sunday morning. As Officers arrived on scene, the suspect opened fire on the Officers from the garage of the home, killing Honolulu Police Department Police Officer Tiffany Enriquez and Officer Kekaulike Kalama. A third Officer was also shot and wounded. (Courtesy of the Honolulu Police Department)

Heroes Down: Two Honolulu Police Officers Shot and Killed ILOD

January 20, 2020 – In Breaking News – CNN Two police officers were shot and killed by a suspect when they responded to a call for a woman who needed help at...

Armor Express Most Advanced Personal Protection at SHOT Show

Armor Express, a Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, will demonstrate its latest innovations in ballistic systems, carrier designs, hard armor technology, and duty gear at the 2020...
As drug abuse among college students rises – most notably involving vaping, marijuana, and prescription drugs – DEA continues to provide the tools necessary to prevent drug misuse before it starts. Prevention with Purpose is DEA’s latest effort to support drug misuse prevention on college campuses and in surrounding communities.

New Guide from DEA on Preventing Drug Use by College Students

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which was recognized for ‘Excellence in Public Safety,’ in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to provide institutions of higher education and their surrounding...
‘ASTORS’ Award Winning Aeroturn’s Integrated Modular Turnstile is a modular deployable turnstile system that can be redeployed into a modular turnstile platform.

Aeroturn Wins 2019 ‘ASTORS’ for Pedestrian Entrance Control Solution

Aeroturn’s mission over the past decade has been to educate schools and government facilities throughout the country on how to better secure their premises and improve security measures. When it comes to...
‘ASTORS’ Award Winning PlateSmart, cutting edge AI technology and analytic capabilities detect suspicious vehicle movement behavior, such as repeated parking for an extended prior, or frequently driving around a site without stopping, known as ‘circling behavior,’ for proactive intelligence that can prevent an attack from occurring rather than investigating after an attack has occurred.

Widespread Use of LPR Can Combat Lone Wolf Terrorism in the U.S. (Multi-Video)

By John Chigos, CEO, PlateSmart Technologies License plate recognition (LPR) is one of the most important yet most undervalued tools for combatting terrorism. LPR uses surveillance cameras to read license plates as vehicles...