public_safety

World Fire Congress Opens in London With Delegates From 60+ Nations

London – September 12, 2026 -- Delegates from more than 60 nations opened the second edition of the World Fire Congress (WFC) in London on Sept. 8, 2026, convening fire and emergency service leaders, government officials, industry representatives, and academics for a two-day program aimed at coordinating global fire and life safety strategy.

UK's National Fire Chiefs Council hosts second global fire safety summit

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) serves as official host of the London Congress, with the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) -- a section of the National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs -- acting as the WFC Secretariat. Phil Garrigan, Chair of the NFCC, said the scale, complexity and pace of challenges facing fire and rescue services worldwide is growing, making cross-border collaboration essential.

SuperCom Wins First Illinois County GPS Monitoring Contract

New York – September 11, 2026 -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) has secured a direct county-level electronic monitoring contract in Illinois, marking the company's first deal in the state and extending its U.S. footprint to 20 new states since mid-2024.

Illinois sheriff's office selects PureOne GPS for new work-release program

A county sheriff's office in Illinois will deploy SuperCom's PureOne GPS technology to monitor participants in a newly established work-release program while they are outside county jail. Training and deployment are scheduled to begin in October 2026, with PureOne serving as the program's electronic monitoring platform from launch. The contract follows standard field tests and operates under a recurring revenue model.

MADD Sports, Uber, Capital Invitational Launch Safety Campaign

Springfield, Va. – September 11, 2026 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Sports, Uber, and the Capital Invitational will launch a joint safety and prevention campaign on December 10 at The St. James in Springfield, Virginia, targeting impaired driving, underage substance use, and mental wellness among student-athletes and families.

Three organizations align around a single-day activation at a nationally ranked showcase

The initiative centers on the Capital Invitational, a girls' scholastic basketball showcase now entering its sixth year at The St. James, a 500,000-square-foot sports and wellness facility that draws more than 4 million annual visitors. The event attracts nationally ranked teams and elite players competing for recruiting exposure.

German Police Arrest Suspect in NRW Power Grid Sabotage Wave

Cologne – – September 11, 2026 -- German police have arrested 48-year-old Daniel V., the man suspected of orchestrating a series of sabotage attacks on power substations across North Rhine-Westphalia, after he tried to evade a traffic checkpoint on foot near Weisweiler. Authorities had been searching for the suspect for several days; his name appeared on letters claiming responsibility for the attacks.

Suspect Attempts to Flee Checkpoint Near Weisweiler Before Capture

Police confirmed the arrest followed an attempt by the suspect to bypass a routine traffic control on foot in the Weisweiler area, ending a multi-day manhunt tied to the substation sabotage incidents.

Iwa Robotics Launches HAWK, CANARY, PELICAN Drone Fleet for Wildfires

Los Angeles – September 09, 2026 -- Iwa Robotics, Inc. has introduced a three-platform autonomous drone fleet designed to detect, diagnose and suppress urban wildfires, unifying the aircraft under a single operating framework called the Discovery and Resolution Fleet (DRF).

Three specialized aircraft cover the full wildfire response lifecycle

The Los Angeles-based autonomous field systems company unveiled HAWK, a long-endurance reconnaissance aircraft for early detection; CANARY, a sensing platform that diagnoses fire behavior and optimizes crew engagement; and PELICAN, a self-guided aerial suppression aircraft built to resolve hot spots and establish fire lines through continuous drenching.

FaceTec's UR Codes Now Deployed by US Sheriff's Offices, Project Lifesaver

Summerlin, Nevada – September 03, 2026 -- FaceTec, Inc. disclosed real-world deployment of its UR Code identity credential protocol across US law enforcement agencies and a nationwide search-and-rescue network, according to the company's August 2026 Update white paper.

Albany County Sheriff's Office upgrades deputy IDs to block impersonation

The Albany County Sheriff's Office has implemented UR Codes on active-duty Deputy ID cards, enabling instant cross-jurisdictional verification by partner agencies or citizens. The credential binds each deputy's biometric face vector to their ID, preventing lost or stolen cards from being used by unauthorized holders and blocking fake ID creation.