Amir Abdelghani, 59, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his part in the conspiracy headed by the Egyptian cleric Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman to target the United Nations, FBI offices and other New York City landmarks. (Courtesy of ICE)

ICE Protects Americans by Deporting Convicted Terrorist to Sudan

Amir Abdelghani, who was convicted in 1996 and sentenced to 30 years in prison for his part in large-scale terrorism plot with nine others headed by the Egyptian cleric Sheikh Omar...
These new resources complement the wide range of existing resources for U.S. citizen travelers, which include Travel Advisories with standardized levels of travel advice for every destination country around the world, and tailored information for many types of travelers, from cruise ship passengers to students to travelers with disabilities.

State Dept Improves Tourism Safety Messaging for US Travelers

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs announced several important updates to their Safety and Security Messaging for U.S. citizen travelers on October 24, 2019. The State Department has added...

Overdose Deaths Plummet in States Hit Hardest by Drug Crisis (Videos)

For the nearly 20 million Americans battling substance abuse today, the Trump Administration just launched a new website, FindTreatment.gov, designed to help locate the best treatment options tailored to each person’s...
Examples of counterfeit pills seized by DEA (inset camouflaged as Oxycodone Hydrochloride 30 mg which is supplied by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. (Courtesy of DEA)

Counterfeit Fentanyl-Laced RX Pills from Mexico are Killing Americans

The Drug Enforcement Administration is alerting the public of dangerous counterfeit pills killing Americans. Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that...
Three women, four small children & two infants, were killed on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border, and authorities are investigating whether the attack was the result of mistaken identity. All nine were dual US-Mexican citizens. (Courtesy of Facebook)

9 Women & Children Shot & ‘Burned Alive’ in Mexican Ambush (Videos)

November 5, 2019 – In Breaking News – CNN Nine members of a Mormon family were killed on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border, and authorities are investigating whether the attack...
It was a busy October this year with a total of 403 firearms found last month as compared to 358 in October of last year. (Courtesy of the TSA)

Oversized Liquids Leads to a Weird Cache of Weapons, TSA

By the TSA, Jay Wagner  Between October 7 and November 3, TSA screened 65 million passengers and found 374 firearms in carry-on bags, 333 were were loaded and 118 had a round...
DroneTracker software is the central nervous system for a complete solution. It integrates sensors, performs machine-learning analysis, and connects mitigation technology.

‘ASTORS’ Finalist Dedrone Releases DroneTracker 4.1 (Multi-Video)

Dedrone, a new competitor in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company's DroneTracker, has been selected as a Finalist in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security...
ICE ERO ops target public safety threats, like convicted criminal aliens & gang members, as well as people who've otherwise violated immigration laws, including those who illegally re-entered the US after being removed & immigration fugitives ordered removed by fed immigration judges. When law enforcement agencies fail to honor immigration detainers and release serious criminal offenders onto the streets, it undermines ICE’s ability to protect public safety and carry out its mission. (Courtesy of ICE)

ICE Detainers & How Sanctuary Policies Put Public Safety at Risk

ICE arrests Jamaican national with pending attempted murder charges multiple detainer releases U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) deportation officers arrested Irvin Acaphelus Cespedes, 41, on Wednesday,...
“The lifesaving efforts of these agents, who bravely risk their own lives to save others, makes me proud,” said Chief Patrol Agent Douglas Harrison. “Inclement weather conditions and perilous drainage pipe water flows, significantly increase the odds of a grim outcome.” (Courtesy of YouTube)

Border Agents Rescue 20 Migrants from Flooded Pipe on Thanksgiving

Thursday night, San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents rescued 20 individuals with the aid of San Diego Fire & Rescue and discovered one person deceased on the beach during unusually heavy...
'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: See the Future of Security and Public Safety Mgmt at CES 2020

SWORD, an innovative provider of leading-edge threat detection technologies and solutions, and Multiple-Award Winner in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program announced at the Annual 'ASTORS' Luncheon at ISC East, will...