Use of facial recognition technology has benefited Americans in countless but underpublicized ways – helping law enforcement find missing children, fight human trafficking, find dangerous criminals and bring sexual predators to justice. At the same time, the technology allows individuals to quickly and conveniently prove their identity to enter a venue, board a plane, perform online transactions and seamlessly access personalized experiences. (Courtesy of SIA)

Security Industry Association (SIA) Opposes US Biometric Legislation

The Security Industry Association (SIA) – a leading trade association representing security solutions providers stands in strong opposition to the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, originally introduced in 2020 and...
It is equally crucial for travelers to know that emergency rescue and evacuation membership services are not only for pandemics, rather it's essential for any traveler for any emergency, whether it's due to a natural disaster, civil unrest, or simply needing emergency help when you're traveling.

What The Pandemic Taught Travelers About Insurance (Multi-Video)

Guest OpEd by Jim Sano What did people learn about traveling during a pandemic? Their travel insurance did not provide the protection they expected. Travelers who assumed their trip insurance would reimburse COVID-19-related trip...
Sandia National Laboratories researchers, from left, Yuan-Yu Jau, George Burns, Justin Christensen and Ed Bielejec plan to test a future neutron generator for an electric-field imaging system at Sandia’s Ion Beam Laboratory, pictured here. (Courtesy of Sandia Labs by Randy Montoya)

Sandia Imaging Tool for Concealed Detonators Nominated in ‘ASTORS’

At times overshadowed by its electrically charged siblings the proton and the electron, neutrons quietly play important roles in national security. They start nuclear reactions for weapons and power plants. They bombard...
Todd Research is a leading supplier of conveyor x-ray scanners and baggage scanning systems, with image recognition technology that quickly and easily identifies the material composition of scanned objects and enables (TIP) Threat Image Projection; a virtual image management tool, which ensures that screening performance is always maximized.

Crucial Post-Lockdown Checks for X-ray Security Scanners

Guest OpEd by Jason Wakefield, the Sales Director at Todd Research The restrictions on movement and cancellation of many events caused by the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus means that, in many...
It’s the first time since World War II that the U.S. has not controlled the airspace. Our service men and women need 360 degree airspace awareness and protection with 3D perimeters vs. sliding behind a linear pile of dirt. (Courtesy of Fortem Technologies)

Drone Attacks Target U.S. forces in Iraq & Syria. What the DoD is Doing

Guest OpEd by Timothy Bean, CEO & Co-Founder of Fortem Technologies Already this year there have been over 25 reported rocket and drone attacks - with the latest including an attack on...
San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, Inc.

San Diego Harbor Police Foundation a Finalist in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

For police officers, the concept of devotion to duty is second nature. Every day, the men and women of uniformed law enforcement serve on the front lines, protecting the communities and...
Special Agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) search the vehicle of a service member who was caught buying a synthetic cannabinoid commonly known as “Spice” while NCIS was serving a search warrant at the business. (Courtesy of U.S. Navy by Ed Buice)

Naval Criminal Investigative Service Nominated in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Within the Department of the Navy, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is the civilian federal law enforcement agency uniquely responsible for investigating felony crime, preventing terrorism and protecting secrets for...
Security has and will always be the number one focus for most facilities. However, COVID-19 has helped bring to the forefront some positive changes as we are seeing a huge push in the market for touchless entry points.

Emerging Turnstile Trends Creating the Pathway to Change

Guest OpEd by Michael Stoll, VP of Technical Sales & Marketing at Aeroturn  Businesses and government agencies today are facing uncertainty with the COVID-19 virus still running rampant throughout cities nationwide. With all...

IPVideo Corp ViewScan Selected as Finalist in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

IPVideo Corporation, a leading manufacturer of audio/video recording, passive weapons detection systems and IoT sensor technology, and a Double Platinum Award Winner in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is...
PureActiv™ is an automated outdoor surveillance system that addresses critical security threats to safeguard lives, facilities, and other high-value assets.

PureActiv AI Deep Learning Video Analytics Compete in 2021 ‘ASTORS’

PureActiv AI Deep Learning Geo-spatial Video Analytics from PureTech Systems, a 2020 Multi-'ASTORS' Award Winner, has been Nominated in Six categories in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program. PureTech Systems delivers a fully integrated...