‘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...

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...
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...
'ASTORS' Award-Winning SWORD - Mobile Based Security providing an IoT Level of Situational Awareness that proactively detects and deters threats as they enter the venue, instantly delivery actionable intelligence to security personnel at the exact moment they need it.

SWORD Returns as Premium Sponsor for 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

With more and more so-called soft targets being attacked around the world, heightened security is needed virtually everywhere. With the ongoing threat of global terrorism or instances of mass shootings or other...
ASR Alert Systems is a state of the art security technology specializing in the field of threat and medical alert notifications to Law Enforcement, First Responders and those individuals within the building or organization in the event of a crisis.

ASR Alert Systems a New Finalist in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ (See in Action, Video)

ASR Alert Systems, a new competitor in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the ASR Alert System, has been selected as a Finalist. ASR Alert Systems is...
“Every day facial recognition technologies help law enforcement to generate leads in cases, such as homicide, rape, armed robbery and other violent crime, as well as for non-enforcement reasons, including identifying elderly persons stricken with dementia, finding lost and missing children, identifying homeless persons with mental illness and identifying deceased persons,” explains Carl Szabo, Vice President and General Counsel of NetChoice.

Group Defends Facial Recognition Use by Police in Massachusetts

Law enforcement agencies across the country use facial recognition technology to generate leads in criminal cases. Not surprisingly, most Americans approve of this use of technology. Surveys show that a majority of Americans (55%)...
The funds will be used to develop school threat assessment teams and pursue technological solutions to improve reporting of suspicious activity in and around schools, as well as implement or improve school safety measures, such as coordination with law enforcement, the use of metal detectors, locks, lighting and other deterrent measures, and more.

DOJ Awards $85.3M in Grants to Bolster School Security Measures

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded more than $85.3 million to address school security and violence, which includes funding to educate and train students and faculty, plus support first responders...
A new addition to Axis’ network camera portfolio, the reliable and robust, heavy-duty AXIS Q6215-LE network camera is designed to operate in extreme weather conditions, without sacrificing surveillance quality or capabilities.

Axis Communications PTZ Cameras, Finalists in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Axis Communications, who was recognized with Wins in the last Three Consecutive 'ASTORS' Awards Programs, is pleased to announce their AXIS Q6155-E PTZ Dome Network Camera and AXIS Q6215-LE PTZ Network...