The majority of migrants attempting to get through the gate were men, according to a video recording posted to Twitter amid the commotion. A Border Patrol spokesman from the Del Rio region told The Post that the disorderly incident was brief and the rest of the encounter peaceful despite the early crush to get through the fence. (Courtesy of Twitter and YouTube)

See Hundreds of Migrants Try to Force Way Past Texas Border Agents

July 19, 2021 – In Breaking News – NEW YORK POST Hundreds of migrants in Mexico converged at a gate on the border in Del Rio, Texas, Monday morning, and tried to...
The U.S. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

CBP Arrest 23 Fugitives, Nabs Cocaine, Fentanyl, Marijuana in Week

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which was recognized in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced that within the span of a single week CBP Officers at...
New Aerosol Module for Handheld MX908 addresses gaps in responders’ workflows and speed chemical detection at the point-of-need for multiple missions.

908 Devices Adds New Capabilities to Identify and Respond to Toxic Threats

Whenever an elite operator encounters a highly toxic advanced threat, they must be able to move forward with fast and intelligent remediation supported by rapid access and data sharing capabilities.  908 Devices,...
AMO Long Beach Marine Unit agents and partners responded to a maritime smuggling event at Mother’s Beach, Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, CA. AMO agents and OFO partners apprehended 10 undocumented non-citizens. (Courtesy of CBP)

San Diego CBP AMO Disrupt Eight Maritime Smuggling Events in 4 Days

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) San Diego Air and Marine Branch crews worked with law enforcement partners to disrupt eight maritime smuggling events in the Southern California...
Retired Tucson Fire Chief Jeff Piechura was one of two aerial firefighters killed on Saturday, July 10, when their air attack plane went down near Wickieup and the Cedar Basin. (Courtesy of Central Arizona Fire and Medical)

Two Firefighters Battling Wildfires Killed in Crash of Air Attack Aircraft

July 10, 2021 – In Breaking News – AZ Central Two firefighters died after a plane responding to a wildfire northeast of Wikieup crashed on Saturday afternoon, according to the federal Bureau...
David Pekoske, TSA Administrator, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary, and 26th Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, is a recognized expert in crisis management, strategic planning, innovation and aviation, surface transportation and maritime security, and has been twice awarded the Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal.

TSA Administer Pekoske to Join 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon in NYC

American Security Today is pleased to announce Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administer, David Pekoske, will join the organization as a featured speaker at the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon,...
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...
Evolv Technology is the world’s leading provider of AI touchless security screening systems to enhance safety without sacrificing the visitor, student and employee experience.

Evolv Added to Motorola Solutions to Alert Security of Hidden Weapons

Motorola Solutions has added Concealed Weapon Detection (CWD) to its video security and analytics portfolio, through an agreement with the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Weapons Detection Solution...
The Dedrone system provides important data on drone activity in monitored airspace as the basis for an effective airspace security concept.

Drones Booming Post-COVID; Accelerating Airspace Security Needs

Dedrone®, a market leader in smart airspace security, and Nominated Competitor in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has surpassed 1,000 counter-drone sensors sold, and continues to rapidly expand the...
Courtesy of ICE and Twitter

Drug Trafficking Networks Recruiting Smugglers on Facebook, Social Media

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which has been nominated in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), have identified an increased...