Tag: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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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...
SIA announces 2024 winners of the Women in Biometrics Awards
May 7, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named four women biometrics leaders as recipients of the 2024 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards.
The 2024 awardees, who will be honored at SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual government security conference, are: Leire Arbona Puértolas, legal and compliance director, Veridas; Melissa Conley, executive director, capability management and innovation, requirements and capabilities analysis, Transportation Security...
SIA, IBIA urge Congress to reject provision prohibiting TSA use of facial biometrics
April 30, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose a provision in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill prohibiting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) use of facial recognition technology.
In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science...
Dedrone awarded designation status for counter-drone tech under SAFETY Act
April 23, 2024SSN Staff
STERLING, Va. – Dedrone, a provider of smart airspace security, announced that it is the first counter-drone company to receive the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) Designation status from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of SAFETY Act Implementation (OSAI).
Both its command-and-control (C2) platform, DedroneTracker.AI, and its DedroneSensor radio frequency (RF) sensors have been officially awarded as approved technology...