Law Enforcement
Keeping CBP field officers safe along maritime borders and ports of entry
If asked where the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) predominantly operates, most Americans would immediately respond, “The southern border.” That’s because there is no lack of movies, news reports, and television shows that have depicted America’s southern border as a lawless area constantly being traversed by smugglers and
Tech Spotlight Series: Powamaxx leverages mobile mesh to protect wildlife and park rangers in Southern Africa
For most people in the United States, the park ranger job doesn’t seem terribly difficult or dangerous. You may have interacted with a park ranger to pay admission and get directions when entering a national park or forest, show you how to spot wildlife or give advice on the best
Three ways mobile mesh networking can keep Super Bowl fans safe
Super Bowl Sunday is a day that resonates with many Americans, especially when they attend in person. People love the rush of watching a touchdown, the smell of fresh hot dogs, and the energy from the crowd. Fans also enjoy using their cell phones to make social media updates and
New technologies essential for combating the smuggling crisis at the border
There have been more than 12,000 drug seizures at U.S. borders in the first three months of Fiscal Year 2023 alone. In that same period, there have been more than 860,000 enforcement actions undertaken by the agency. All of this comes at a time when the United States is seeing
The top five articles of 2022 illustrate a year of change across the public sector
As the calendar year comes to a close, it’s only natural to look back and discuss some of the major trends and stories that defined and shaped our experiences over the previous twelve months. Reflecting back, it’s safe to say that 2022 was a year of transition and change in
The truly disruptive role of mobile mesh networking in off-grid comms
While the merits of some newer technologies – from social media to video conferencing – might be debated, the concept of new technologies or advancements is usually to make life easier, better, or more convenient. New, disruptive technologies offer a solution to a challenge that people or organizations face, or
How mobile mesh can aid fugitive apprehension
On June 6th, 2015, Richard Matt and David Sweat, were discovered missing at 5:17 a.m. from the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Matt was serving 25 years to life and Sweat was serving life without parole. Following their escape, a three-week manhunt ensued. After three weeks, more than
Innovative Aspen Grove protocol has mobile mesh poised to go mainstream
There is a perception that mobile mesh networking is a new, novel technology that has only started to see adoption across the government, but that’s not entirely true. Mobile mesh networking is an established, relatively pervasive technology that can be found in radios carried by military and emergency personnel every
The role of mobile mesh in countering the UAS threat
In our last article on The Last Mile, we featured an interview with Matthew Semovoski, a Post Sales Support Engineer for D-Fend Solutions, in which Matthew explained the challenges the Department of Defense (DoD) and law enforcement organizations face when countering the threat of malicious unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Malicious drones – the UAS threat facing law enforcement and military
Unmanned ariel vehicles (UAVs) – which are more commonly referred to as “drones” – are practically everywhere today. They’re used by tourists and hobbyists to take incredible photos. Insurance companies use them to inspect the damage to homes and businesses following a natural disaster. Companies like Amazon are even exploring