Keeping Up With Global Terror Abilities
Ahead of a meeting of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) has underlined the need for military success against...
Smartphone Encryption Frustrates Law Enforcement
Many smartphones encrypt their contents when locked, as standard - a security feature that often prevents even the phones' manufacturers from accessing data. Such...
Only those who pay – get the life-saving warning
The state and the military are trying to build an appropriate response in the event of a potential threat. One of the most important...
INTERPOL 2015 – Israeli innovation, unique solutions and operational experience
Gil Reider, Director of Life Science, Aerospace Defense & HLS Department in the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute:
"The Israel Export and International Cooperation...
Does Blockchain Have Any Applications in Homeland Security?
The emerging blockchain technology represents an innovative leap forward that has many uses and applications across multiple sectors of the economy.
But is it...
Israeli firefighters undergo Hazmat training in Sweden
Twenty officers and firefighters from Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority are taking part in a special hazardous materials (Hazmat) course in Sweden. They are...
Terrain Dominance – The civil aspect: Crowd control at huge events
The horror scenario of evacuating tens of thousands of residents living near hazardous materials facilities, refineries or military industries requires an immediate control capabilities...
Spotlight on the Global Jihad: February 12-18 2015
The main events this past week were the shooting attacks in Copenhagen, carried out by the same terrorist. The first targeted an event held...
Are Outdated Intelligence Tactics Allowing the UK Terror Threat to Grow?
Britain’s intelligence agencies are leaving known terrorists to “carry out evil deeds” through a flawed approach which focuses on disrupting suspects rather than prosecuting...
“Killer robots” are here – shall we let them operate?
Killer robots are here: in the air, at sea and on the ground. The looming question is whether we should let them do that...
Innovation in the Body-Cam Market
A new product in the body-cam market for police officers: VOXX Advanced Solutions Corporation (VASC), a subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation, announced recently the...
Securing All Platforms of Communication
Securing telephone communication is on the agenda of the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The organization is “working to...
euRathlon 2015 Grand Challenge Is Heading Towards The Main Event
More than 40 robots and 150 scientists and engineers have gathered to compete in the euRathlon 2015 Grand Challenge. Inspired by the 2011 Fukushima...
American law enforcement agencies prefer European pistols
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) ordered and started receiving 2,300 GLOCK 22 Generation 4 pistols. The APD is transitioning away from a pistol manufacturer...
South Africa refuses to give up Cache of weapon-grade Uranium
According to various reports, back in 1990, the South African government at the time extracted the country's inventory of highly enriched uranium from its...
Huge Intelligence Failure
Arie Egozi
The intelligence departments of Europe’s security services are suffering failure after failure when it comes to receiving alerts on preparations for large attacks.
Europe...
Paris Attacks: A Wake Up Call For Europe’s Security Theatre
The multiple breaches and deficiencies in European security structures exposed in the Paris attacks throw a light on the Union’s unpreparedness for the threats...
New Simulator for Better Decision Making in the Use of Force
Helping law-enforcement officers make better decisions when deciding when to use force has become increasingly important in light of the public debate on the...
Big Data Technology to Map Urban Crime
Recently, Rio de Janeiro's authorities teamed with crime experts and concerned business leaders to launch a major big data based crime monitoring tool, ISPGeo,...
In Search of Carbine Anti-Terror Weapons
Close quarter battle (CQB) carbines are a crucial weapon for the Indian Army for its counter-terrorism operations in the Kashmir Valley. Worried about the...
Police opens database to civilians to mend trust
A few days ago i-HLS reported on a wide-scale modernization process that’s taking place these days in the WestMidland police force in England as...
App To Upgrade Law Enforcement Efficiency
A new application meant to increase officers’ efficiency while pulling over and inspecting vehicles on the side of the road has been put to...
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This Software-Defined Shield Could Help Drones Survive Electronic Warfare
Electronic warfare equipment can help aircraft detect hostile emitters, recognize threats and protect themselves from electronic attack. The problem is that traditional EW systems...
