The Personalized Protective Biosystem (PPB) ensemble DARPA is developing aims to be lightweight, unlike current suits which are bulky and cumbersome (as pictured above), and designed with smart materials inspired by shark’s skin to provide 100% protection for soldiers against biological attacks or deadly agents should they come in contact with the skin, airway or eyes of warfighters. (Courtesy of DARPA)

DARPA Wants PPB Suits to Protect Warfighters Against ChemBio Attacks

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Pentagon’s research arm which was recognized with an Award for Excellence in Homeland Security the 2018 'ASTORS' Awards Program, has laid out a 60-day...
By providing highly intelligible voice communications and attention-commanding alert tones to ensure warnings are heard and understood, Genasys (now LRAD) is fundamentally changing the way law enforcement agencies conduct everyday duties and elevated risk operations.

Genasys (LRAD) to Reflect Broader Commitment to Critical Comm

LRAD Corporation, a critical communications company recently named a Multiple Award Winner in the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, for their Fourth Consecutive Year, has officially rebranded as Genasys, to align...
Extensive enhancements to OnGuard® version 7.6 create a more scalable, accessible and cloud-compatible enterprise security platform. Version 7.6 also enriches essential operations, including IT compliance, cybersecurity, reader and card technology, and browser client usability.

‘ASTORS’ Award Winning LenelS2 Introduces OnGuard Version 7.6

LenelS2, a leading provider of advanced security systems and a Winner in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to introduce OnGuard® version 7.6. OnGuard 7.6 is the latest enterprise...

Electric Guard Dog Honored in ‘ASTORS’ for Top Perimeter Security

Security fencing provider Electric Guard Dog has been honored with the coveted 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award from American Security Today (AST), for offering the nation's top Perimeter Security Solution. Electric Guard...
The New SlimLite double swing obstacle turnstile from Award-Winning Automatic Systems, offers a high bidirectional throughput while maintaining the users safe and security. The small footprint is designed to integrate seamlessly within most architectural styles.

Automatic Systems SlimLite Entrance Control Competes in 2019 ‘ASTORS’

Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control equipment for pedestrian & vehicle access, and the Platinum Award Winner for Best Pedestrian Entrance Control in the 2018...
The Solutions Matrix: A Practical Guide to Soft Security Engineering for Architects, Engineers, Facility Managers, Planners and Security Professionals, By Doug Haines

Don’t Surrender to Fear: New Book – ‘The Solutions Matrix’ by Doug Haines

The Solutions Matrix: A Practical Guide to Soft Security Engineering for Architects, Engineers, Facility Managers, Planners and Security Professionals By Doug Haines, Owner, Haines Security Solutions Research indicates that we can create environments...
Verint Situational Intelligence Solutions which includes VMS One and NowForce, provides critical insights and greater situational awareness to Security Operations Center (SOC) personnel to aid them in their efforts to keep people, property and information safe.

Verint Situational Intel Solutions Finalists in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Verint® Systems, a global leader in Actionable Intelligence® solution, and the Platinum Award Winner for Best Video Analytics Solution in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company...
HALO has 12 unique detection sensors that work in conjunction to detect a multitude of measurements with unlimited customization & it’s the only Vape Detector that detects THC oil!

HALO IOT SMART Sensor Adds THC in Marijuana Oil Detection (Videos)

IPVideo Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command center solutions, and a finalist in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards, has been busy adding NEW features that have had an...
“I am pleased that this pilot program takes into account the interests and priorities of all the law enforcement agencies involved in federal task forces,” explained Attorney General William P. Barr. “These are some of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement, and I am grateful for the sacrifice of those who serve.” (Courtesy of AXON)

Federal Task Forces to Trial Body-Worn Cameras

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a new pilot program that will allow federally deputized task force officers to use body-worn cameras while serving arrest warrants, or other planned arrest...
HID Global Crescendo smart card

HID Global’s Crescendo Named a 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Finalist

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, a 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Winner, is pleased to announce the HID Crescendo® Smart Card Solutions is a Finalist in the 2019 'ASTORS'...