The use of facial biometrics provides travelers with a secure, touchless travel experience and continues the fulfillment of a longstanding Congressional mandate to biometrically record the entry and exit of non-U.S. citizens. (Courtesy of CBP)

CBP Facial Biometrics Detect Impostors Seeking Illegal Entry to US

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), whose Exit/Entry Program was recognized in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program for Excellence in Homeland Security, has reported that officers thwarted attempts by...
New York State's Digital Pass Offers Free, Voluntary Way to Share COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test Status in Accordance with New York State Guidelines to Help Fast-Track Reopening of Businesses and Entertainment Venues Statewide. (Courtesy of Gov. Andrew Cuomo/New York State)

Why Vaccine Passports Are Destined to Fail

April 5, 2021 – In Breaking News – PC Magazine About a week ago, after sitting on the floor of a Walgreens for three hours, I was finally injected with a tiny...
“The threat of terrorism, both domestic and international, is on the rise, and we are focused on developing those next-generation technologies that will provide the necessary level of sophistication to thwart these modern threats,” says Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty Defense.

Liberty Defense Wins $1M Grant from BIRD Foundation and DHS S&T

Liberty Defense, a leading concealed weapons detection company recognized in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Israel-US Binational...
The 'ASTORS' Award Winning SEEKERe from DetectaChem represents cutting edge technology in hand-held explosive and drug detection equipment.

DetectaChem Takes Double Platinum in 2020 ‘ASTORS Awards

At the request of several major counter terrorism organizations in the United States, most notably including NYPD and NY/NJ Port Authority Counter Terrorism, DetectaChem, who has been recognized in the 'ASTORS'...
Border Patrol agents from Eagle Pass, Texas, rescue two a woman and her daughter from the Rio Grande River. The journey that illegal border crossers take from their home countries is extremely dangerous, and the danger is more severe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Border Patrol agents from Eagle Pass, Texas, rescue two young women from the Rio Grande River. (Courtesy of CBP by Agent Carl Nagy.)

Border Patrol Releasing Illegal Crossers into US Without Court Date

March 21, 2021 – In Breaking News – Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Fox News confirmed Sunday that Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) have begun to process and release illegal border crossers who claim asylum...
The journey that unaccompanied children undertake from their home countries is extremely dangerous, and the danger is more severe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Central American Refugees boarding a Truck on their way north to the US border.

DHS Deploys FEMA to Aid in Surge of Minors Crossing US-Mexico Border

On Saturday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas directed FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), to support a government-wide effort over the next 90 days to safely receive, shelter, and...
In anticipation of a busy summer travel season this year, the TSA wants to fill more than 6,000 airport security screening officers positions by summer 2021.

TSA Prepares for ‘Return to Travel’ with Airport Security Hiring (Videos)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is launching recruitment and hiring efforts nationwide in anticipation of a busy summer travel season this year. After the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced air travel, the TSA...
A U.S. Army reservist captures GPS coordinates in Afghanistan’s Noorgul district. (Courtesy of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky and the U.S. Air Force)

Free S&T Suite Helps Protect Critical Infrastructure from GPS Spoofing

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), which was Recognized with Three Platinum 'Excellence in Homeland Security' and One 'Excellence in Public Safety' Awards in the 2020...
FLIRs New High-Performance identiFINDER-R440 Detectors and Advanced Algorithms Identify Radioactive Threats Faster and from Farther Away

FLIR Launches Upgraded FLIR identiFINDER R440 (See in Action)

FLIR Systems, who was recently recognized a Winner in their Fifth Consecutive ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, has launched the upgraded FLIR identiFINDER® R440, the next-generation of its field-trusted premium handheld radiation detection system. The...
Long Line Helicopter Rescues (Courtesy of YouTube)

Hanging by a Thread-Risks & Rewards of Long Line Helicopter Rescues

Guest OpEd by Ed Viesturs  The Mount Everest spring climbing season is looming and experts, like Alan Arnette, are predicting record crowds – made up from a mix of mountaineering skill levels...