First Responders
New Tech to Detect Terrorist Suiciders in Metro Stations
A new security screening technique currently being tested in the US is designed to scan large crowds and spot hidden explosives and suicide vests....
Securing Mobile Apps for First Responders
In emergency and disaster situations, mobile apps and devices enable public-safety professionals to receive and share critical information in real-time, which enhances the delivery...
U.S. CBP to Become Much More Effective With Common Viewer System
Customs officers are the front line of enforcing lawful and secure trade, screening for illegal contraband and dangerous goods. Their challenge is to quickly...
First Responders Counter Communication Jamming
First responders’ successful operations depend to a large extent on good communications capabilities. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate...
US to Restrict Bump Stocks’ Legality
In light of recent mass shooting happenings across the US, and specifically the Las Vegas shooting where a bump stock was used, the pressure...
UK Metropolitan police Embracing New Technologies
Body-worn cameras, laptops, smartphones and mobile working -all those things sounded like science fiction to the Metropolitan police officers not long time ago. But...
New Electroshock Weapon is Based on Wireless Tech
A revolutionary wireless electroshock weapon is in the process of issue by the US Patent Office. The device is defined as a non-lethal weapon...
Next-Generation Tech for First Responders
First Responders often lack sufficient means of communications in an emergency, due to the lack of cellular coverage etc., a situation that makes it difficult...
DARPA-Based Initiative to Bridge Language Gap on Emergency
Most of the languages in the world are “low-resource” languages for which there are a dearth of human translators and no automated translation capability....
Blockchain at The Service of Police and Armed Forces
Police and security agencies around the world have so far only taken an interest in blockchain – the distributed ledger technology behind cryptocurrencies like...
Massive Deployment of Face Recognition Systems in Moscow
Moscow has been bringing CCTV (Closed Circuit TV) security to the next level, through a partnership that brings artificial intelligence to bear in ways...
Public Can Now Communicate With Police Anonymously
Communication between the public and the police often fails to reflect the whole picture, while the commanders are not always aware of problems in...
Leading Anti-Terror Drone to Be Used for Fire Monitoring
Forest surveillance in northeast China is the latest mission to add to the list of civil tasks conducted by drones in the Rainbow series,...
Sharing Info in Bomb Disposal Field
First responders must stay up-to-date on the latest tactics and techniques for improvised explosive devices (IED) response. How does the Department of Homeland Security...
What Limits to Police Cellphone Tracking?
Police departments across the USA quietly use a highly secretive technology developed for the military that can track the whereabouts of suspects by using...
Tactical Throwable Robot Can Save Lives
Missions such as clearing buildings, detecting explosive charges etc. in a hostile environment often endanger the lives of soldiers and law enforcement officers. A...
Simulation Means Gaming
Gaming and AR/VR technologies are applied to simulate real-world challenges in various fields. The Virtual Heroes Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA) has been...
Compact Version of Familiar Pistol
The new VP9SK pistol by Heckler & Koch is a subcompact version of its highly popular and reliable VP9 full-size pistol in 9mm. A...
We Are Looking for Groundbreaking Technologies
We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for innovative ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian defense, securing government institutions, vital infrastructure and borders,...
Drones in Service of Criminals
As drone technology has become more sophisticated and more affordable, criminals have been using these unmanned air systems to smuggle drugs, cellphones and even weapons into...
Cooperation Between Technology Giant and INTERPOL
As cybercrime continues to escalate around the world, defenders from both the public and private sectors must meet the threat with equal force. Global...
Sensor to Save Lives in Active Shooter Situations
Several cases of mass shooting in public places have occurred in the US in recent years. A small, relatively inexpensive device could make the...
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