First Responders

Tracking survivors in the aftermath of a disaster or during an emergency event is a major challenge for first responders, especially in an indoors...

Mass shootings have become a critical problem in the US. 611 mass shootings occurred in the US in 2020, a 47% increase from 2019,...

As body-worn cameras (BWC) become more and more prevalent in the public safety sector, there has been a steady migration of these devices to...

The technology of telexistence enables a person to have a real-time sensation of being at a place other than where they actually exist, and...

While artificial intelligence offers the power to drive a vast array of analytics solutions, many of the newest technology developments have been driven by...

A new wireless AI blockchain technology is going to change the way airports manage security checks. Smart security trays will connect with passengers without...

When there is a gas leak in a large building or at an industrial site, human firefighters need to go in with gas sensing...

UAV-based technologies will be crucial for advancing radiation monitoring, including enhancing the application of environmental mapping and improving long-term monitoring of contaminated areas. In the...

Integrated machine learning platforms can significantly reduce time, redundancy, cost, and improve the accuracy in detecting threats such as explosives, chemical agents, and narcotics. The...

An unconventional imaging method is known as ghost imaging. One of its advantages is that it allows one to form an image by illuminating...

In a jamming environment, emergency response or law enforcement missions may be compromised by the lack or unreliability of communications. A counter-jamming exercise held...

Between 15,000 and 50,000 women and children are forced into sexual slavery in the US every year, according to deliveryfund.org; and the US Department...

It is a difficult fact to admit that the US is amid a shooter epidemic. More and more US schools and institutions are increasing...

When a disaster occurs, whether by natural or human made means, it is crucial to obtain the latest and most recent information to guarantee...

A new announcement from the UK's Ministry of Defense proclaims that aviation modernization will not be slowing down anytime soon. A new contract has...

As of today, suicide by firearm is by far the most lethal method of ending your own life, especially in the US. In 2020,...

One rogue drone is all it takes to halt the operations of an entire firefighter squad and cause wildfire to spread. The Los Angeles...

Two US firefighters developed a situational awareness application critical to saving lives. In recent years, the world has seen and suffered many lethal fires,...

Police dogs are already trained for patrol and tracking, so how about we add advanced explosive detection as well? New York City's Police Department...

The Icelandic Coast Guard has deployed the Camcopter S-100 to improve its maritime surveillance. This unmanned aerial vehicle will allow the Coast Guard to...

Providing certainty in unknown environments and protecting the lives of combat troops and law enforcement personnel in the most challenging combat scenarios - this...

Following the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and mainly the weak response by police who didn't move in to kill...