NEC and IBA hosted the 36th Annual User Conference in Chicago, IL, where participants attended a variety of panel sessions that provided a forum for biometric thought-leaders to share best practices and insights into how biometric and digital identity solutions are keeping our communities safe and are helping to solve crimes quicker. (Courtesy of NEC)

Global Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces with NEC, at IBA 2023

NEC, whose whole owned subsidiary NEC National Security Systems (NSS), a Returning Multi-Platinum Awards Champion in the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, in partnership with the International Biometrics Association (IBA),...
The Aerosol and Vapor Chemical Agent Detectors (AVCAD) systems are a chemical detector designed to detect, identify, alarm and report the presence of traditional and advanced chemical threat vapors and aerosols, to support missions for the U.S. Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. (Courtesy of the DoD AVCAD program)

2023 ‘ASTORS’ Nominee 908 Devices Begins Work for DoD AVCAD Program

908 Devices Inc., a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop devices for chemical and biochemical analysis, and a Returning 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Champion from 2021, has entered the initial production...
It is estimated that over 5000 public safety agencies have implemented drone programs, with more added every day. A recent research study revealed over 17 major use cases with numerous subcategories, and their efforts are greatly enhancing public safety and homeland security. (Courtesy of DRONERESPONDERS)

Drones: Public Safety, Homeland Security and Public Service

Guest Editorial by Charles Werner, Director – DRONERESPONDERS  Public Safety drone operations are now being used by every public safety discipline (Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Correctional Officers, Emergency Management, Search and Rescue,...
The new Canon MS-500 is built to be used for specialist long distance monitoring under challenging conditions and can operate around the clock in temperatures ranging from -20oC to 45oC, day and night accurately. (Courtesy of Canon)

‘ASTORS’ Champ Canon USA New MS-500 for Long-Range Surveillance

Canon U.S.A., the Double 2022 Gold 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Champion for Best IT Access Control & Authentication and Best Device Visibility and Control Solutions, is introducing the Canon MS-500. The Canon...
Street scene showing open narcotic usage in Kensington, Philadelphia. CNN reports that nearly 70,000 people in the U.S. died of drug overdoses that involved fentanyl in 2021, almost a four-fold increase over five years. The report states that fentanyl was involved in about 22 deaths per 100,000 people. (Courtesy of Rigaku)

‘ASTORS’ Nominee On Protecting the Homeland from Illicit Opiates

Guest Editorial By Michael Brown, Global Director of Counter-Narcotics Technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices Television dramas would have narcotic smugglers shipping tons of illicit drugs via air, sea, and road while avoiding...
Iva Masinova is wanted by law enforcement authorities in her home country of the Czech Republic for fraud, bodily harm and breach of the public peace, and has been sentenced to incarceration for three years and nine months. (Courtesy of ICE)

ERO Philadelphia Removes Fugitive Noncitizen to the Czech Republic

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia, from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has been Honored in the Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, removed Iva Masinova, a citizen of...
2023 'ASTORS' Award Competitor SkyDome Manager is a purpose-built airspace monitoring and counter-UAS command and control software. It directly empowers security personnel with 3D airspace awareness, delivering detection, tracking, and mitigation of drone threats.

Fortem Technologies Returns to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Fortem Technologies, a leader in airspace security, is pleased to announce its SkyDome® Manager has been Nominated to compete in the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program. With a mission to keep...
NEC’s New NEC Gateless Entry, one of Three New Product Offerings Nominated to Compete in the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, uses biometric recognition that authenticates large numbers of people to help alleviate congestion at busy entrances, reducing bottlenecks and wait times without affecting the security of a site or event. (Courtesy of NEC)

NEC NSS Returns to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a leading provider of biometric identity and artificial intelligence (AI) technology for federal government agencies in defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security, is pleased...
“NEC understands its responsibility to support organizations on the front lines of caring for the communities we work and live in each day,” shared Ken Wilson, NEC & NEC Foundation of America Vice President. (Courtesy of NEC Foundation)

How NEC is Changing the World with $500K Health and Education Grants

NEC Foundation of America, the charitable giving fund of NEC Corporation of America (NEC), whose subsidiary NEC National Security Systems (NSS) is the Returning Platinum Industry Sponsor for the 2023 'ASTORS'...
Machine learning and advanced analytics enable mobile CCTV security systems to proactively thwart security threats while also driving operational efficiencies. (Courtesy of Stallion Infrastructure Services)

AI-Backed Security Monitoring Trailers Take on Broader, Proactive Approach

Guest Editorial by Cameron Simon, Senior Vice President of Industrials, Technology & Services for Stallion Infrastructure Services Last year, there was a 71% increase in physical attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure, according...