Michael Madsen, AST Pubisher, presenting Steve Reinharz, President and CEO, Robotic Assistance Devices with the 2017 'ASTORS' Excellence in Homeland Security Award at ISC East.

RAD Enters into Strategic Agreement with Allied Universal (Multi-Video)

On the Move Systems is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), the 2017 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Robotic Perimeter Protection Solution, has executed a...
A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline with over 130,000 pounds of meals ready to eat and water were transported to St. Croix and distributed to provide relief efforts to those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. (Image courtesy of U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

USTRANSCOM Transport Mngnt System Proof of Principle Complete

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has just completed a successful proof of principle (PoP) effort that fused a leading-edge, commercial-off-the-shelf, Transportation Management System (TMS) capability with government-integrated platforms. A TMS allows users to...
The latest security camera in the FLIR Quasar family, the 4x2K produces 4K resolution for highly detailed scenes, offers interchangeable field-of-view options of 180- and 360-degrees, features a IP67 environmentally-rated dome, and is available NOW. The mini-dome camera offers wide area surveillance to monitor cities, critical infrastructure, and other high-profile security areas.

FLIR Introduces Quasar 4x2K Panoramic Security Camera

FLIR Systems, a 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Platinum Homeland Security Award Winner, is introducing the Quasar 4x2K panoramic camera featuring four, full-high-definition visible sensors. The latest security camera in the FLIR Quasar family, the...
Eighty-nine firefighters (56 volunteer, 23 career and 10 wildland agency) died while on duty in 2016.

Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2016, Report Released

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) report, "Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2016," identifies and analyzes all on-duty U.S. firefighter fatalities that occurred last year increase understanding of their causes...

Update Your SurroundVideo Multi-Sensor Cameras Free of Charge

Arecont Vision, the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner for Best IP Video Surveillance Solution, has announced a new SV2 Multi-Sensor Sustaining Release Upgrade for it's SURROUNDVIDEO G5 PANORAMIC  & SURROUNDVIDEO OMNI...

Safety Train Educates 3,241 First Responders on its 2017 Tour (Video)

In 2017, Norfolk Southern provided training to 3,241 first responders across its network on the company's safety train, a rolling learning lab that helps communities prepare for and safely respond to potential...

DHS Grants Provide Funding for Security Projects (Learn More, Video)

Guest Editorial by Emily Sullivan, PSP In Fiscal Year 2017, the Department of Homeland Security offered more than one billion dollars to states and territories to prevent, secure against, respond to, and...

New ‘Airport Sense’ Taps Into Existing Infrastructure for Operational Insights

Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and 2017 Gold ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner for Best Video Data Storage Solution, is introducing Genetec Airport Sense™, as part of the Genetec Airport...

LRAD Chosen for $1.5M in Mass Notification Systems for Oil & Gas

LRAD Corporation, the world’s leading provider of acoustic hailing devices and advanced mass notification systems (MNS), and Two-Time Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner for Best Long Range Acoustic Hailing System, has received a follow-on order for LRAD...

DOS Announces Zoohackathon 2017 Global Winner (Learn More, Videos)

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs is pleased to announce the Zoohackathon 2017 global winner, London's Team ODINN. What is Zoohackathon? The Zoohackathon is a...