Tag: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Databuoy Corporation introduces LPR to Shotpoint
May 8, 2025SSN Staff
VIENNA, Va. — Databuoy Corporation, a DHS SAFETY Act Designated provider of acoustic gunshot detection and localization technologies, have announced the commercial launch of integrated License Plate Recognition (LPR) capabilities within its Shotpoint platform.
The LPR enhancement enables customers to automatically capture, buffer, and analyze vehicle activity surrounding deployments, delivering critical plate data and video evidence to public safety teams.
“Many of our customers...
Amerant Bank selects Omnilert
May 2, 2025SSN Staff
LEESBURG, VA — Omnilert disclosed that Amerant Bank has chosen Omnilert’s AI technology to help bolster the security at all of its locations in Florida.
“At Amerant Bank, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance the safety of our bank locations, and Omnilert’s AI technology will be an important part of our overall security infrastructure,” said Orlando Gonzalez, Head of Corporate Security at Amerant Bank. “Integrating the software into our...
CISA desist
April 30, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
The current U.S. administration’s fixation on the dismantling of public agencies has set its sights on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and it couldn’t be at a worse time.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s oversight at the agency recently has painted a bleak picture of the future of the CISA, and all signs point to yet another tombstone on Capitol Hill in the name of “Returning money to taxpayers.” If you think any of that...
Open cabinet
April 23, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
In the category of “how could this happen,” combined with a tinge of irony, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's handbag was stolen by a brazen purse snatcher while dining at a Washington D.C. restaurant on Easter Sunday.
Let me address my own question – with two Secret Service officials present in the restaurant, mind you, the thief somehow managed to enter the Capital Burger establishment, sit near Noem’s table, inch closer to the table and use his foot to slide...
Omnilert’s AI Gun Detection receives full SAFETY Act Designation
March 28, 2025SSN Staff
LEESBURG, Va. — Omnilert announced that its Gun Detect solution has received full SAFETY Act Designation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is now elevated to the “Approved Technologies List.”
Enacted by Congress in 2022, the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act, or SAFETY Act, serves as one of the highest levels of accreditation offered by DHS and promotes the development and deployment of effective anti-terrorism products, systems,...
SIA announces agenda for 2025 SIA GovSummit
March 20, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for the 2025 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2025 will be held May 20-21 in downtown Washington, D.C.
Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies.
The...
MetLife Stadium reinforces commitment to security excellence
January 20, 2025SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass.—Axis Communications has announced the implementation of a custom surveillance solution developed in collaboration with the MetLife Stadium security team.
This new, tailored solution will help the venue augment its security capabilities, providing high-quality video at unprecedented distances and allowing the security team to identify details from anywhere in the venue.
“MetLife Stadium has always been committed to strong security, and it holds its partners...
Drone, drone, everywhere a drone
December 18, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and over our house, four drones were stirring, with suspicions aroused.
Like many of you who live in the northeast, these mysterious drones that continue to invade our skies are leaving me in an unsettled state of mind during the holiday season. And why federal authorities took so long to investigate the source of these drones really does not have me feeling festive heading into what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.
This modern-day...
IBIA adds Bruce of Leidos to board of directors
September 24, 2024SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) announced that Michael Bruce, vice president and division manager for homeland solutions at Leidos, has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Bruce reportedly brings over 20 years of business leadership and growth strategy experience spanning the public and private sector. In his current role, he leads a team that delivers digital modernization, secure mission software, and operational efficiency solutions...
‘Raising awareness of our industry’ – SIA’s Jake Parker discusses elections, legislative efforts
September 11, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
SILVER SPRING, Md.—With the outcome of the upcoming elections too difficult to predict, the Security Industry Association (SIA) continues to focus its lobbying on key issues versus individual candidates.
“I think we will definitely have a better idea after the election as far as what to expect because it’s not normal that you would have so much up in the air,” said Jake Parker, SIA’s senior director of government relations. “It's going to be...