PureTech Systems, with a Record Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Wins, delivers the best open-integration, fully automated Perimeter Intrusion Detection System for protecting borders, infrastructure, and facilities.

PureActiv Best-in-Class Border & Infra-structure Returns in 2022 ‘ASTORS

PureTech Systems, the Winner of Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards, is pleased to announce its PureActiv autonomous Intrusion Detection and Video Surveillance Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Perimeter, Maritime, and Border...
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is slated to receive $1,357,020 in federal funding for two projects to help bolster safety and security at Port Canaveral. Shown here, Cory Dibble, the Canaveral Port Authority Director of Public Safety & Security monitors Port security cameras (Courtesy of CPA)

Port Canaveral Security Upgrades to Receive $1.9M in Federal Funding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded $1,941,285 in federal grant funding for several projects at Port Canaveral, under the Port...
New SHIELD-Cyber is a Multi-Domain Defense System, offering an enhanced multilayered solution to address today’s complex drone threats from both RF control and RF silent waypoint navigation. (Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions)

D-Fend Solutions and Liteye Systems Integrate C-UAS in New SHIELD-Cyber

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, and a 2021 'ASTORS' Award for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution,  has announced a system integration between EnforceAir and Liteye...
ecamsecure The security of local, state, and federal government assets deserves the highest priority, certification, and innovation. With those imperatives in mind, it’s clear to see why government agencies trust remote guarding to meet the moment’s security needs proactively, and decisively.

Learn How Remote Guarding Helps to Respond to Threats in Real-Time

Guest Editorial by Jordan Lippel, CPP at ECAMSECURE, a GardaWorld company Modern security risks command an agile response from key institutions like local, state, and federal government agencies/services. American citizens depend on the...
Courtesy of Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI)

#STOPTrackTragedies: Rail Trespass Dangers, Safety Tips & RISC Training

While the number of highway-rail crossing collisions, deaths, and injuries has dropped over the past five decades, it’s still a startling fact that about every three hours in the U.S., a...
TSA Administrator David Pekoske

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Government Innovator Confirmed by Senate for Second Term

President Joe Biden nominated David Pekoske in May  for a second term as the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Seventh Administrator, and the U.S. Senate voted to confirm him on Thursday of...
The real-time detection of concealed threats is critical for protecting public transportation, sports arenas, and other open, difficult-to-secure environments. New sensing technologies, such as standoff active-RF imaging with the HIVE algorithmic framework, can help security personnel screen customers and bags quickly without affecting the flow of traffic. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

S&T Office of Mission Capabilities & Support Competes in 2022 ‘ASTORS’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, which has been Recognized in AST's Annual 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Five Consecutive Years, is pleased to announce the HIVE...
“After many years of dreaming of being in law enforcement, I can finally say I am officially following my dreams,” Weld County Sheriff’s deputy Alexis Hein-Nutz wrote in a 2018 Facebook post after graduating from the jail academy, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputy Hein-Nutz was killed in a hit and run by a man reportedly under the influence at the time of the crash. She was a week away from her 25th birthday. (Courtesy of the Weld County Sheriff's Office)

Illegal Man Arrested After Hit-and-Run that Killed Colorado Sheriff’s Deputy

September 20, 2022 – In Breaking News – FOX NEWS A suspect was arrested Monday in Colorado after allegedly killing a sheriff's deputy in a hit-and-run the day before, according to the Weld County...
Deputy Michael Hartwick, 51, was struck by a construction worker operating a front-end loader at a roadwork site near, deputies said. (Courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)

Pinella’s County Deputy Killed, Hurricane Ian Continues to Intensify

September 23, 2022 – In Breaking News – FOX 13 The two men arrested in the death of Pinellas County Deputy Mike Hartwick were undocumented workers, both from Honduras. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said both of...
Jon Gruen, Chairman Named New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Fortem Technologies

Fortem Announces Exec Leadership Growth with Jon Gruen Named CEO

Fortem Technologies, a leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense, and a Double 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced that Jon Gruen, the company's existing Executive Chairman will be...