Smugglers Use Fake Road Service Vehicle in Rio Grande Valley

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Harlingen Station encountered what appeared to be a road service vehicle being used to transport illegal immigrants on Thursday. Attempting to avoid detection, smugglers used a...

5-Year-Old Boy and Family Rescued in Desert

Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents rescued four individuals recently, which included a family of three with a 5-year-old boy. On Wednesday evening, Ajo Station agents received a 911 call from a man...

USS Illinois Joins the Navy Fleet (See in Action)

The U.S. Navy with assistance from the First Lady Michelle Obama commissioned and brought to life the newest Virginia class submarine, USS Illinois (SSN 786), during a ceremony attended by more...

FLIR FC- Series ID in AST Homeland Security Awards (Video)

The FC-Series ID delivers best-in-class thermal image detail with edge analytics in a single device that delivers optimal intrusion detection in challenging environments and extreme conditions. The camera features easy to...

FLIR identiFINDER R100 in AST Homeland Security Awards (Video)

The FLIR identiFINDER® R100 personal radiation detector is the latest addition to the industry-leading identiFINDER R-Series handheld radiation security solutions. The belt-worn R100 integrates networking capabilities to safeguard first responders, law enforcement,...

FLIR Fido X2 in AST Homeland Security Awards (Video)

Historically, defense and homeland security agencies have been the primary users of trace explosives detection technology. However, as illustrated by recent events, the threat of violent extremism extends beyond battlefields and mass...

AMA Joins FAA’s New UAS Safety Team

On October 18 and 19, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) participated in the two-day inaugural meeting for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-sponsored UAS Safety Team (UAST). The UAST brings together...

ICE HSI Blaine: The Epicenter of Border Investigations (Video)

Located along the northern most part of Interstate 5 in Washington State, sits the tiny town of Blaine. With a population of approximately 4,500, Blaine is geographically positioned near the point...

Plan B Marine Manhattan Emerg Evacuation Expands (See Video)

Plan B Marine has has added dockage at the downtown IGY North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place, to expand it's emergency maritime evacuation services from Manhattan, ensuring individuals and businesses have more ways off the...

Elbit Systems of America in AST Homeland Security Award Program

There are over 1,100 square miles of hilly, sandy terrain surrounding Nogales, Arizona, the second-largest border-patrol station in the country.  Over the years, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has tried a series of...