Tag: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
FEHSF protects those who protect country
May 13, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) continues to live up to its nickname of “financial first responder” thanks to the fundraisers it holds to support federal agents responsible for ensuring national security.
On May 5, FEHSF hosted its third annual golf outing at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest, N.J. FEHSF Sargeant at Arms John B. Devito noted that 82 golfers attended the event, and although they were unable to complete 18 holes...
Discretionary budget seeks to eliminate CISA group, shift funds to border
May 12, 2025SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration's relentless assault on purported waste spending is looking to curtail the efforts of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with its recently proposed 2025 discretionary budget.
In a statement released on May 2, 2025, the White House declared that its budget would reduce non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion, shifting those funds to defense and border security, as well as support for air and rail safety. On...
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...