UK: Conflicting Policies Regarding Anti-Terror Priorities
While the UK government is increasing its anti-terror budget, the resources allocated to the police to thwart terrorist plots are being cut.
This policy...
Another Step Towards Making Cities Smarter
The US has been harnessing IoT technologies in attempt to advance a wide array of Smart City applications as well as in response to...
Augmented Reality Will Supply Firefighters with More Power
Firefighters might one day be able to go further into hazardous situations and exit safely thanks to augmented reality glasses in development at BAE...
Big Data in the Service of Police
With access to more personal data than ever before, police have the power to solve crimes more quickly, but in practice, the influx of...
From Agriculture to CBRN Missions
Robotic vehicles for security purposes adapted from civilian-use models are not rare. Now, Digital Concepts Engineering is launching the X-2 Unmanned Ground Vehicle fitted...
Police Officer’s Wearable Sensor to Alert in Case of Injury
One of the risks evolving during police operations is that when an officer is injured, the period of time until help arrives might be...
Next-Level Safe City or Privacy Violation?
Body cameras have their advantages in the safe city setting, but their contribution to security sometimes raises privacy dilemmas. Jersey City police are giving...
Facial Recognition Technology Helps Law Enforcement
New York City has been employing facial recognition technology extensively. The technology has helped lead to the arrest of more than 4,000 people involved...
Tremendous Amount of Visitors This Morning at Unmanned Systems Conference and...
The leading conference, exhibition and airshow in the unmanned systems and robotics field - AUS&R 2017 - was opened today with a record number...
Next-Generation Uniforms Developed for First Responders
The US Government-funded AMBER project for advanced uniforms has been expanded. The project a collaborative effort between North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Protect...
Wearable Sensors to Monitor Wounded Combatants in Battlefield
Delivering life-saving care in a battlefield environment is a complex challenge. New wearable sensors will monitor the situation of soldiers in the battlefield as...
Empowering Law Enforcers for Emergency Response
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An iHLS Startup: Pocket-Sized Drone to Operate in Dangerous Indoor Environments
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ISR Drones to Save Lives During Hurricane
The US Air National Guard has deployed medium-altitude drones to help airlift and search-and-rescue units find victims in the hurricane disaster-stricken areas. The Guard...
Drones to Help Rescue Teams During Hurricane Disaster
With the catastrophic injury and damage being caused by natural disasters such as the current hurricanes hitting the United States and the Caribbean, a...
Possible Solution for Long Airport Lines
Balancing line speed and security at the airport is essential to ensuring safe, reliable travel. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology...
Situational Awareness System in GPS-Denied Environments
Many capabilities of the dismounted forces depend on GPS navigation. But what happens in GPS-denied environments? Forces operating in urban, indoor or underground operations...
Avoiding UAV Collision During Rescue Mission
Unmanned technology plays a major role not only during disasters but also in the aftermath. The Red Cross unmanned aircraft team was supplied with...
New Emergency Function by Smartphone Giants
Apple's new operating system will come with an option to lock your iPhone's fingerprint scanner and bring up a hotline to the police. The...
Helicopter’s New Version will Enhance Transport and Rescue Capabilities
Heavy transport helicopters are used in places where the use of conventional aircraft is impossible. Thanks to their unlimited landing capabilities they can operate...
Police Officer’s Wearable Sensor to Alert in Case of Injury
One of the risks evolving during police operations is that when an officer is injured, the period of time until help arrives might be...
Real-Time Mapping of Building Under Terrorist Attack
A new technology will help police officers be at the touch of their cell phones to supply them better response at scenes of terrorism...
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