April 3, 2021 – In Breaking News – NPR

Tributes are flooding in for William “Billy” Evans, the 18-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police who was killed in Friday’s attack at a Capitol checkpoint.

Evans is being mourned by lawmakers as a hero and remembered by friends as a caring father, dedicated officer and good-natured jokester.

The country is reeling from the attack, which took place at the north barricade of the Capitol building just after 1 p.m.

(William “Billy” Evans, an 18-year veteran with the U.S. Capitol Police, was killed during the incident. Courtesy of ABC News and YouTube. Posted on Apr 3, 2021.)

A suspect rammed his car into Evans and another officer and crashed into a barrier, then got out and started running toward them while wielding a knife, police said.

Two sources who were briefed on the details of the investigation confirm the suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Noah Green.

At least one officer shot the suspect, who later died.

The second officer, who was not identified, was hospitalized with injuries, and authorities said Friday evening he was in stable and non-life threatening condition.

CRITICAL INCIDENT: USCP is responding to the North Barricade vehicle access point along Independence Avenue for reports someone rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers. A suspect is in custody. Both officers are injured. All three have been transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/4TXIdulJc6

— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) April 2, 2021

Evans joined the department in 2003 and was a member of its first responders unit, according to acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman.

He is the second member of the force to have been killed in the line of duty this year — Officer Brian Sicknick died a day after insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.

(This morning, we’re learning more about the officer killed in a tragic attack in Washington, D.C. Friday and the suspect’s ties to Indiana. Courtesy of WTHR and YouTube. Posted on Apr 3, 2021.)

“We send our heartfelt condolences to Officer Evans’ family, and everyone grieving his loss,” President Biden said in a statement on behalf of himself and the first lady.

“We know what a difficult time this has been for the Capitol, everyone who works there, and those who protect it.”

Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police, Park Police, and Secret Service escort the body of Officer William Evans from George Washington University Hospital. pic.twitter.com/HLtoJHqdLn

— James Harnett (@jarharnett) April 2, 2021

Biden also ordered flags at the White House and all federal buildings to be flown at half-staff until Tuesday evening.

Members of Congress, many of whom were in their home states on Friday as the House and Senate are in recess, are also mourning Evans’ death and thanking the officers for their bravery.

(NBC News’ Leigh Ann Caldwell reports that officials briefed on the investigation say 25-year-old Noah Green from Indiana is the person who attacked the Capitol today. Green died from his injuries after being hit by police gunfire. Courtesy of NBC News and YouTube. Posted Apr 2, 2021.)

Continue reading… Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Was An 18-Year Department Veteran, Father Of 2

Editor’s note: Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Evans, both blood and blue.

Thank you for your bravery in serving the citizens of our great nation with pride and distinction. Our hearts are heavy with your loss. You will not be forgotten.

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Marshalls Landscape Wins Double ‘ASTORS’  in 2020 Homeland Security Awards Program

American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is now in its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.

2020 was a very challenging year for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the much heralded AST ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners Presentations and exclusive Luncheon at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC had to be canceled and rescheduled for 2021 due to the virus.

However, the 2020 ‘ASTORS’  Homeland Security Awards Program was again a huge success and many new categories were added including a section for COVID-19 Detection and Innovation.

Marshalls Landscape Products North America (First of Two)

Best Perimeter Barrier/Deterrent System (Bollards/Gates)

• RHINOGUARD® 72/30 ULTRA SHALLOW 50™ BOLLARD

• Requiring just a 50mm excavation depth, the RhinoGuard® Ultra Shallow 50™ bollard series has been successfully crash tested in two different foundations under the IWA-14.1 standard and is capable of stopping a 7.2 ton vehicle traveling at 30mph.

• Tested on both a typical footpath installation, and cycle segregation foundation, the bollard series successfully performs in both environments, immobilizing the vehicle and achieving a stopping distance of only 1.1m.

(The RhinoGuard® Ultra Shallow 50™ bollard series has been successfully crash tested in two different foundations under the IWA-14. Courtesy of Marshalls LP.)

• Both tests demonstrate a real life scenario by impacting a single bollard at 30 degrees which is considered to be the most likely angle of attack on long linear runs of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) protection.

• Using just 7 easy to install bollards that are simply bolted together allows for quick and flexible deployment opportunities and the requirement of just 50mm of foundation makes the Ultra Shallow 50™ the perfect solution for use on bridges and other areas where underground service and utilities affect installation. Individual modules can be added to the system to cover the required length of any project.

Marshalls Landscape Products North America (Second of Two)

Best Perimeter Protection System

• Marshalls LP Protective Street Furniture

• An alternative solution to temporary security, Marshalls Landscape Protection (Marshalls LP) launched its RhinoGuard® GateKeeper® range in 2019 to provide government and businesses with an effective, temporary solution to the threat posed by hostile, criminal and errant vehicles.

• Quick and easy to transport, install and remove, this modular system – which is tested to the International Workshop Agreement (IWA) 14.1 standard, the latest specification for assisting in vehicle terror prevention – has been used by sports and music venues in the US, among a range of other firms across multiple sectors.

• The need to protect the public from this threat rose quickly up the agenda for planners and security consultants following high-profile terrorist assaults in New York, Virginia and Ohio in recent years, but also the rise in criminal attacks and accidental collisions.

• Permanent solutions built to mitigate this risk have long been available, but until the GateKeeper® range, there was a lack of temporary solutions available for use at events that witness short-term upticks in footfall.

• The system can stop a 2.5 ton vehicle traveling up to 30mph while being completely permeable, allowing pedestrians to move freely through spaces rather than filtering through access points, achieving a free flowing, less fortified space in the process.

• It’s vital that the public is safe, not scared when it comes to frequenting busy areas and the GateKeeper® range ensures this remains the case in projects and schemes where temporary measures are required.

• *Marshalls LP was also a Winner in the 2019 and 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs.

The 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Desktop Alert, X.Labs and Reed Exhibitions, every one a returning Sponsor from 2020, 2019 and More.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.

As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

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The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.

The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.

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The AST Digital Publications is distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals in federal, state and local levels.

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AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.

Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.

These experts are from Government at the federal, state and local level as well as from private firms allied to government.

AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.

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Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

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The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of the ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firms products and services, includes video interviews and more.

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From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.

It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

• For a complete list of 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, click here.

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