DHS S&T Shoe Scanner Technology Aims to Improve Airport Security
The types of shoes you wear when flying matter. And not just shoe types.
Size, material, soles and heels are also very important.
Why? Shoes can become dangerous vehicles for terrorists’ plots.
On December...
8 Finalists: $1.5M Challenge to Detect Illicit Opioids Entering US via Mail
2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Winner, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), has announced eight finalists in the first stage of the Opioid Detection Challenge.
The...
FLIR Adds Key Features to Griffin G510 Portable Chemical Detector
FLIR Systems, a recognized Winner in the ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner, for Three Consecutive Years, have made available multiple new enhancements to its Griffin™ G510 portable GC-MS chemical detector.
The Griffin™ G510,...
Thales & Micro-X Partner to Speed Up Airport Check-In (Multi-Video)
From airport checkpoints to counter terrorism to future medical imaging devices, the use of x-ray 3D imaging is the cornerstone of many of the applications that are critical to security and...
Dangerous TSA Airport Security Loophole Could Put Everyone At Risk
July 7, 2019 – In Breaking News – DAily Caller
A Fox News report Wednesday revealed the dangerous TSA airport security loophole that vendor trucks driving through airport gates go unchecked or...
S&T Returns with NUSTL Responder RAD Preparedness in 2019 ‘ASTORS’
A radiological dispersal device (RDD), or 'dirty bomb,' detonation in a local jurisdiction will have significant consequences for public safety, responder health and critical infrastructure operations.
First responders and emergency managers must...
Drone Aviation Delivers $1.1M in WASP Lite to US Army (Multi-Video)
Drone Aviation, a developer of specialized, tethered aerial monitoring and communications platforms serving national defense and homeland security customers, recognized in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution,...
GAZING Into the CRYSTAL BALL of CBRNE Strategic Response (Learn More, Multi-FLIR PRIMED Videos)
Guest Editorial by Grant Coffey, FLIR Systems Brand Ambassador and CBRNE Industry Consultant, for American Security Today
For those in the CBRNE or Hazmat space as an industry specialist, responder, or military...
Smiths Detection CT Boosts Security & Improved Passenger Experience
Airport security can often be a frustrating and anxiety-inducing experience for travelers.
While 57% of passengers feel uncomfortable with the removal of personal items from bags, 48% would prefer not to be...
Smiths Detection a New Competitor in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (See in Action)
Smiths Detection, a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology for the aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defense end use markets,...