First Responders

High-speed chases can be dangerous both for police officers and the general public. To minimize that danger, a company called StarChase has developed a...

Perhaps no police technology is more controversial today than flying robotic drones equipped with cameras that officers can use to get a bird's-eye view...

During Operation Protective Edge Israel's MDA (Magen David Adom medical emergency service) treated 648 rocket-related injuries and 906 women who went into labor. 32...

Shootings are on the rise in New York City, and the NYPD is turning to microphones to help reverse the trend. It's announced plans...

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is infecting the computers of crime suspects with malware on a large scale to beat encrypted...

When law enforcement officers are called to any emergency situation - they are prepared for the worst case scenario. Whether dealing with a hostage...

Thanks to advancements in building codes, public education and fire prevention technology, the modern fire service responds to fewer structure fires. While this is...

The federal government has released the National Protection Framework, a planning document that covers the capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of...

How many citizens have already paid with their lives and how many more will pay in the future for the lack of a centralized...

A simple, basic medical device aimed at saving lives on the battlefield was developed and manufactured by a medical start-up company based in Ra'anana,...

A delegation of Israeli fire fighters headed out to Spain recently, to receive special training covering fire fighting in tunnel environments. “Every tunnel carries...

By Dov Lachman A new Israeli emergency messaging system began operations on Friday, July 25, covering almost the entire country. The system, known as “Meser...

Municipalities across the country are planning to connect 911 dispatch centers in an effort to improve information sharing. Paul Nave, director of Owensboro-Daviess County’s...

The horror scenario of evacuating tens of thousands of residents living near hazardous materials facilities, refineries or military industries requires an immediate control capabilities...

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research the global homeland security market was valued at USD 245.72 billion in 2013,...

The Dutch fire department of Twente have  announced their purchase of an Altura unmanned aircraft system from Aerial. Following their purchase the fire department have...

Integrating unmanned flight systems into use for domestic surveillance can provide first responders with key information. Integrating unmanned flight systems into use for domestic surveillance...

MDA Director General, Eli Bin cautioned: You must avoid congregating in remote areas and protected areas, adding that "this will save lives." Firefighters and rescue...

Written by Meidata: Market Research & Competitive Intelligence The launch of the world cup games in Brazil was followed by great excitement but also by great...

Effective communication during emergencies is a matter of life and death, especially for search and rescue units, police officers, fire fighters and other first...

Irish police are investigating a recent incident at Wheatfield Prison in which a helicopter drone full of drugs crashed into the prison. The incident was...

A buckeye pilot landing in northern Israel on Saturday was attacked by two hijackers. They threatened the pilot at knifepoint and demanded he take...