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Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Business Upturn
WavePoint Debuts America's Most Accurate Gunshot Detection at FBINAA Conference
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 30, 2025, 22:31 IST COLUMBIA, Md., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WavePoint Solutions, a leader in radar-powered public safety technologies, will unveil a game-changing gunshot detection system at the 2025 FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) Annual Training Conference, Booth #1000. Originally developed for U.S. military sniper detection, this compact, self-contained system uses radar—not microphones—to track the trajectory of a bullet and locate a shooter's position. It detects the shot. Not just the bang. Unlike acoustic-based gunshot detection systems. That means NO FALSE ALARMS, no missed shots and no guessing—just bulletproof detection you can trust when it matters most. 'Only a bullet will activate the system, not sound,' said David Smith, President at WavePoint. 'WavePoint was built to stop threats faster and more effectively —other systems listen. We see.' WavePoint Solutions gun shot detection sensor Why This Matters Radar over acoustics : Detects the actual bullet path, not just the sound. : Detects the actual bullet path, not just the sound. Zero false alarms : No more alerts triggered by fireworks, backfires, or background noise. : No more alerts triggered by fireworks, backfires, or background noise. Instant awareness : Delivers pinpoint accuracy and real-time situational data. : Delivers pinpoint accuracy and real-time situational data. Military-engineered. Public safety ready. Compact, self-contained, and reliable in any environment. See bulletproof detection up close. Visit WavePoint at Booth #1000, August 2–4 at the Baltimore Convention Center, and meet the engineers driving the future of public safety. About WavePoint Solutions WavePoint is redefining public safety with America's most accurate and only radar-powered gunshot detection system. Through our team's expertise in radar technologies, we innovate public safety solutions that make detection bulletproof, response faster and communities safer. Built on military-grade reliability and radar precision, we help law enforcement know the path—and stop the threat. Learn more at . Media Contact: David J Smith President 978-397-2338 [email protected] Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
WavePoint Debuts America's Most Accurate Gunshot Detection at FBINAA Conference
Radar-based system offers bulletproof detection for faster response, greater confidence, and zero false alarms COLUMBIA, Md., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WavePoint Solutions, a leader in radar-powered public safety technologies, will unveil a game-changing gunshot detection system at the 2025 FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) Annual Training Conference, Booth #1000. Originally developed for U.S. military sniper detection, this compact, self-contained system uses radar—not microphones—to track the trajectory of a bullet and locate a shooter's position. It detects the shot. Not just the bang. Unlike acoustic-based gunshot detection systems. That means NO FALSE ALARMS, no missed shots and no guessing—just bulletproof detection you can trust when it matters most. "Only a bullet will activate the system, not sound," said David Smith, President at WavePoint. 'WavePoint was built to stop threats faster and more effectively —other systems listen. We see.'WavePoint Solutions gun shot detection sensor Why This Matters Radar over acoustics: Detects the actual bullet path, not just the sound. Zero false alarms: No more alerts triggered by fireworks, backfires, or background noise. Instant awareness: Delivers pinpoint accuracy and real-time situational data. Military-engineered. Public safety ready. Compact, self-contained, and reliable in any environment. See bulletproof detection up close. Visit WavePoint at Booth #1000, August 2–4 at the Baltimore Convention Center, and meet the engineers driving the future of public WavePoint Solutions WavePoint is redefining public safety with America's most accurate and only radar-powered gunshot detection system. Through our team's expertise in radar technologies, we innovate public safety solutions that make detection bulletproof, response faster and communities safer. Built on military-grade reliability and radar precision, we help law enforcement know the path—and stop the threat. Learn more at Media Contact: David J Smith President 978-397-2338 dsmith@ accompanying this announcement are available at: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Geese lose limbs due to discarded lines at fishing hotspots
Geese are being severely injured due to discarded fishing lines being left at angling hotspots. Social, Water Access, Network (SWAN) has issued a warning following repeated incidents where geese are getting caught on the scrap line. In severe cases, this has resulted in limb loss which happened to an Egyptian Goose at Thetford Sluice. An Egyptian Goose lost its foot due to a discarded fishing line (Image: SWAN) Chairman of SWAN, David Smith, said: "The line gets wrapped around their limbs, often held in place by a hook. "If it isn't removed, it cuts off the circulation, causing the limb to die and drop off." READ MORE: Richardson's Boating Holidays wins Tripadvisor award The non-profit organisation strives to protect Norfolk and Suffolk waters and its wildlife. However, catching wild birds in distress can "create risk for both the bird and the person handling". Fishing line caught on the foot of a goose (Image: SWAN) According to SWAN, other Thetford hotspots include the Mill Pond and behind Butten Island. "These locations are both surrounded by trees and anglers - usually teenage boys - often get their lines snagged in the trees," Mr Smith added. "I have personally removed dozens of fishing lures from trees over the years."
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Hope for tariff carve-out wanes as US President Donald Trump strikes deals
Australia's hopes for a total tariff exemption are dwindling as Donald Trump's deals with other nations lay bare the limits of trade negotiations. Since pushing his tariff deadline to August 1, the US president has struck trade agreements with Japan, and on Monday, the European Union. While the deals landed on tariffs lower than Mr Trump's initial threats, both were higher than the 10 per cent baseline levy imposed on Australian goods. No US trading partner has managed to completely dodge tariffs on their items. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Trade Minister Don Farrell have maintained that Australian products should not be hit with any tariffs, but the latest deals show an exemption could be off the table. Overnight, Mr Trump implied the 10 per cent base rate, which applies to the goods of many countries including Australia, could rise to 15-20 per cent. Mr Trump said in Scotland that his administration will notify about 200 countries soon of their new 'world tariff' rate. 'I would say it'll be somewhere in the 15 to 20 per cent range,' he said. 'Probably one of those two numbers.' University of Sydney US politics expert David Smith told AAP it's proving hard for countries to talk their way out of tariffs on their exports to the US. 'Trump really does see tariffs as something that is good in themselves,' University of Sydney US politics expert David Smith told AAP. 'Even though there were a lot of hopes at the beginning of this process that countries could negotiate their way out of tariffs altogether - that's not really happening.' Australia, like other nations, might instead have to pivot approaches and try to strategically position its industries within these deals. For example, the US pharmaceutical sector has long taken issue with Australia's drug subsidy scheme and urged the president to act. In early July, Mr Trump threatened a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals, which could be seen as a way for the US to chip away at the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in exchange for a trade deal. Both of Australia's major parties have maintained the program is not up for negotiation. Instead, the federal government revealed it would lift restrictions on certain US beef imports. 'Australia is thinking about other areas where we would be prepared to make concessions, because we were not going to be making concessions on (the PBS),' Associate Professor Smith said. Mr Albanese says the government is engaging in Australia's national interest. While the government said its decision to lift restrictions followed a decade-long scientific review and noted the measure would not compromise biosecurity, the opposition and figures within the cattle industry have called for an independent examination of the issue. 'If we have created a brand new threat, we should be very clear about that,' Liberal senator Jane Hume told parliament.
The Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Wellington preview: Trainer David Smith to lock in a few winners
Mudgee trainer David Smith will be chasing a potential Big Dance slot with last year's Little Dance participant Lockdown Gamble when Forbes host its annual Cup meeting this Sunday. Smith's son of Casino Prince, who won last year's Wellington Cup, will be among a capacity field in this weekend's fixture where the $50,000 purse is dwarfed by the additional spoils of Big Dance Eligibility. Before all that, Smith has three of Lockdown Gamble's stablemates – Bottom Bar, Spring Prospect and Painite – to saddle-up at the final Central West meeting in New South Wales for the 2024/25 season. As his past presence on the first Tuesday in November shows, Smith is no stranger to the big stage and could be on one again as soon as three weeks from now. All going well, Smith aims to add another Highway to his tally via Spring Prospect who is being considered for the 1100m country-only feature on the Winx Stakes undercard at Royal Randwick. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'She's a horse on the up,'' Smith said. 'She has taken a lot of confidence out of that win at Warren. She thinks she's Queen Bee now and hopefully that transfers to (Tuesday). 'She'll love the wet track, the wetter the better for her, but it is probably a touch awkward draw for her but I expect a few scratchings to come out which would be to her benefit. 'Hopefully Zoe (Hunt) can just park her in behind the speed, one off the fence, and with the confidence she has taken now, she is a horse on a real upward spiral so I'd be sticking with her.' Stablemate Bottom Bar will have to turn a last into a first if he is to win the Grand Hotel Benchmark 58 Handicap (900m) but it's hardly mission impossible according to his trainer. 'He was probably a touch underdone first-up off the back of just the one trial after a ten-month break,'' Smith reported. 'He had a massive blow afterwards. I thought the run was pretty good. He just came a little bit too wide around the home turn and ended up in the worst part of the track but I thought he did well to battle on to be beaten two and a half lengths. 'He loves the wet. He has only had one start for me on a heavy track and he only just went under when he ran third at Tamworth by the bob of a head so he'll relish the conditions.' Smith has proven himself to be as good as any and better than most at letting his fingers doing the walking with a string of online purchases that have turned into bargains. 'Exhibit A' could well be the former High Street resident Painite whom he secured for just $800 in May 2023. Since then, the distant relative of 1983 Adelaide Cup winner Ideal Centreman has banked nigh on $50,000 with the promise of more to come. 'She has a nasty habit in the barriers and she just stepped away a bit dodgy but to get back and run home the way she did around that Cowra track was pretty impressive,'' Smith said. 'All three of my horses will love the wet. It was heavy there at Cowra that day so there is absolutely no problem there. 'The only question mark with her on Tuesday, is she's got to step clean, and if she can do that, I think it brings her right into it, especially on a Heavy track.'
