Mumbai airport floats tenders for DFMDs
Mumbai International Airport has floated tenders for the supply of Door Frame Metal detectors (DFMD) for installation at the Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport. The tender will include both supplying and installation of the metal detectors and the tender has been floated to enhance the security of the airport. Mumbai airport authorities have specified that the DFMD must adhere to the NIJ standards 0601.02 of National Institute of Justice, US department of Justice. Airport authorities have said that interested parties could file their Expression of Interest within a week starting February 2, 2012.

World’s largest biometric unique ID system in India reaches 120 million
Morpho Technologyhas has played a significant support role in enabling the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to close 2011 with an important milestone of issuing its 100 millionth identification number. To date, 120 million numbers have been issued. Officially launched in September 2010, Aadhaar is the world’s largest biometrics-based identity programme. The identification number has the laudable objective of providing India’s 1.2 billion residents with secure access to benefits and services (education, telecom, medical care, banking and financial services) as well as political and economic rights. The issuing of numbers has proceeded at a good pace as proved by this achievement by the Morpho-Mahindra Satyam consortium, which has played a pivotal role in the program.

FSAI Gujarat Chapter participates in Confluence 2012
Fire & Security Association of India –Gujarat Chapter participated in Confluence 2012 organized by ISHRAE on Importance of HVAC and Fire Services for Modern Health Care Facility on January 07, 2012 at J B Auditorium, Atira Campus, IIM Road, Ahmedabad. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Jay Narayan Vyas. He was also key note speaker. Mr. Jay Narayan Vyas is Hon. Minister for Health & Tourism for the state of Gujarat.
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Maharashtra will spend Rs 2 cr to watch prisoners 24x7
The Maharashtra government has okayed Rs 7.5-crore modernisation plan in all the central jails in the state which will be put under 24/7 CCTV surveillance. Criminal activities within jails have been a major cause of concern for cops as well as the government. In the past, local police have recorded series of clashes between groups inside prisons. To put an end to the increasing menace, last year, jail authorities had put forth a proposal for CCTV cameras under the modernisation plan to impose round-the-clock surveillance. As per the data made available by jail authorities, the state has cleared funds to the tune of Rs 7.58 crore under the modernisation plan for state prisons. Of the total, they have been allotted Rs 2 crore just for setting up CCTV cameras. Officials said that to begin with, they have decided to install cameras in eight central jails located at Kolhapur, Yerwada, Nashik, Nagpur, Thane, Mumbai, Amravati, Taloja and a district jail in Kalyan.

Axis releases Artpec-4 for improved video quality and analytics
The latest version of the market-leading system-on-chip for network video products Artpec-4 from Axis Communications significantly enhances image quality and video analytics performance in Axis' network video cameras and video encoders. Artpec-4 is designed to offer video with lower noise and higher light sensitivity for sharper images of moving objects. The chip is a key enabler of Axis’ unique Lightfinder technology, which allows cameras to ‘see’ clearly in dark and low-light conditions. Lightfinder is included in the award-winning Axis Q1602 network camera, said to be the market’s most light sensitive surveillance camera.
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PPSS Body Armour CEO takes a bullet to prove his vest works
The CEO of PPSS Body Armour put his own body on the line in a demonstration of the effectiveness of his company’s body armour. Robert Kaiser donned a bullet-resistant vest and stood just 3 meters from a man holding a Glock 19 handgun loaded with 9x19mm FMJ 124gr ammunition. PPSS Body Armour has launched its light and thin NIJ Level IIIA+ bullet proof vest to offer executive and diplomatic security professionals the best possible concealable protection. Just 6.5mm thick, it weighs 1.65kg and provides a protective area of 0.28sqm. Made out of a high performance ballistic material, this new bullet proof vest also offers additional protection from Tokarev Ball 7.62 x 25mm and Makarov 9 x 18mm, PPSS says. And waterproof and breathable Cordura® 180 and temperature controlling Outlast® space technology make this body armour an ideal choice especially in hot and humid conditions.

Port Guard - Integrated Protection System for Coastal areas
Port Guard from Godrej Security Solutions is an integrated protection system which provides comprehensive perimeter protection to a variety of sites (partially or completely surrounded by the sea) from threats emanating from sea or from land. The systems sensors detect, locate, track and classify surface and subsurface/underwater targets such as boats, vessels, divers etc and report into the Command and Control Center (CCC).
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Audi looks to enter Indian armoured car market with A8 L Security
German auto major Audi is eyeing to enter the high-end armoured car market in India with its A8 L Security model that could cost around Rs 5 crore, and the first vehicle is likely to be delivered this year. The car is completely customised with security gadgets and the price will vary according to specifications that are put in place on requests of individuals. The Audi A8 L Security is manufactured at a dedicated high-security production facility in Germany in order to maintain comprehensive secrecy of the entire process. Audi AG uses many premium and strong materials such as high-strength steel, aramid fibre, ceramic, multi-layer glass and a special aluminium alloy. The car carries an armoured box for the vehicle and communication electronics. The car also has the capacity to protect the passengers from chemical attacks such as poisonous gas, he added.

Integrated Systems is the name of the Game: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric believes that the new trend for the current year is going to indicate exciting things in the security industry even if purse strings are expected to get tighter. Speaking to Security update, Mr Nikhil Pathak of Schneider Electric says that he believes that IP is going to be much in demand in 2012 and people are increasingly going to be looking at integrated systems at an altogether new level. “Biometrics is also going to play a significant role and more and more people are going to ask for biometrics. Another significant trend in the New Year is going to be that people are going to start looking closely at video storage because capturing video is one thing and sharing it is another. So a good storage system is going to be important and people are going to look closely at it” says Mr Pathak.
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UAV from 3 Idiots now part of Defence Forces
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that awed viewers in the Bollywood hit 3 Idiots has been officially inducted into the paramilitary forces. The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are using the drone, titled ‘Netra’, in counter-insurgency operations. The autonomous UAV for surveillance and reconnaissance was inducted into the paramilitary forces last month while the army, navy and several state police forces have shown a keen interest in acquiring it, say its makers. It was developed by Ideaforge Technology Pvt. Ltd, a company floated by a group of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Mumbai alumni, and the Pune-based Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). DRDO, after watching the film, tied up with IdeaForge to refine the Netra. It is designed specifically for anti-terrorist and counter-insurgency operations in forested areas. It can be used in hostage situations, border infiltration monitoring, local law enforcement operations, search and rescue operations, disaster management and aerial photography. 

Digitals India launches new variants of Metaprobe Handheld Detectors
Digitals India Security Products Pvt. Ltd (DISPPL), an ISO: 9001:2008 company, have announced a new series of Hand Held Metal Detectors (HHMD) in the country. The company through its continuous innovation and strong R&D brings in a new dimension of manufacturing various types of Metal Detectors which are easy to carry and use. The New Series include all type of HHMD ranging from the basic Audio-Visual feature to additional feature of vibration and fabricated heavy duty plastics to metal detectors capable of detecting safety pin, staple concealed in suspected mouth. Long handle metal detectors , variants having facility of detecting metals in Ladies bag , dead angles where other detectors do not reach are also available off shelf.
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Security experts discuss terror threats to aviation sector
With the aviation sector being under a perpetual terror threat, aviation and security experts held a meeting recently to analyse challenges faced by the industry and suggest mitigation measures. The huge growth in air travel has made every airport a potential terror target, with over 600 million people flying each year across the globe and millions of bags that go along with them. A day-long conference, organised by AviationWatch, had experts from the aviation sector, security and related agencies discussing the potential threats. Representatives of companies which produce high-tech security equipment, technologies and software capable of securing the airports, were also present. Former Civil Aviation Secretary, Ajay Prasad, former Chief of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, S R Mehra, Airports Authority of India Chairman V P Agarwal and chiefs of security of Indian carriers participated in the conference.