NRTC gets contract to install ‘security surveillance’ project
The Punjab Prisons Department in Pakistan has awarded a Rs369 million worth contract to the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) for installing the...
GU, DRDO to set up cyber security research centre
The Gujarat University is setting up a Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Centre for Cyber security Research (SVP-CCR) in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development...
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Council takes legal action against tenants who refuse to have fire...
Kirklees Council in the UK has taken legal action against three of its tenants and one private leaseholder living in flats on Brooklyn Road...
India bans import of drones, except for R&D, defence & security...
India has banned import of drones except for R&D, defence and security purposes. The ban, which comes into immediate effect, is aimed at promoting...
Privacy concerns over putting CCTV in Derby taxis
Derby residents are being asked if they have any privacy concerns should CCTV cameras be installed in taxis. A consultation has been launched seeking...
Indian Army to use RFID tech to keep track of ammo
The Indian Army has announced that it has implemented the tagging of ammunition to keep track of them. The Indian Army is using...
Homeland Security warns that Russia could launch cyberattack against US
A new Department of Homeland Security bulletin warns that Russia could launch a cyberattack against U.S. targets on American soil if it believes Washington’s...
Canada announces funding to increase airport security and safety
The Canadian government has announced critical infrastructure funding for several airports, which will include security and safety improvements.
Edmonton International Airport will receive $10.4...
Private security companies want greater role in crime fighting
Jamaican security companies KingAlarm and Guardsman Group are urging the Government to tap into the private security industry to enhance the local crime-fighting efforts....
Mumbai local trains to get major security upgrade
The Indian Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras for locomotives and suburban trains in Mumbai. A centralised control room will monitor the activities...
India to get its own car safety rating system soon, says...
Back in 2016, the Indian government proposed a star rating program for new passenger cars based on safety features, like the Global NCAP. This...
Matrix appoints Anil Mehra as its new Senior Vice President –...
Matrix Comsec has announced the appointment of Anil Mehra as the Sr. Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. As part of the executive...
Security and Intelligence Services profit rises to Rs 101 crore in...
Security and Intelligence Services (SIS) has reported a marginal increase in net profit at Rs 101 crore for the third quarter ended December 2021....
Homeland Security eyes robot dogs to patrol the southern border
The United States Department of Homeland Security has detailed ongoing work with its Science and Technology Directorate exploring the use of quadruped dog robots...
Transport department to identify 10 most accident-prone stretches, fix them
The transport department in Delhi has identified about 16 high-risk accident-prone corridors where at least 10 people have been killed every kilometre. It has...
16,427 registered private security agencies active in India: Govt
A total of 16,427 registered private security agencies are active in India, as of January 28, the Parliament was told recently. Minister of State...
Portugal security association cautions on security guard shortage
In a statement, the Association of Security Companies (AES) has called on the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) to reduce the number of days...
GMDA to install 1,000 CCTV cameras in Gurugram this year
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority will install 1,000 CCTV cameras across the city this year under Phase 2 of the Safe City project, said...
TSA defends unaccommodating screening policy on passengers with disabilities
The TSA has contended that people with disabilities who can’t comply with security screening protocols due to their disability essentially won’t be able...
