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Retired engineer’s letter to the PM on lack of fire safety...

A letter from a retired electrical engineer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the lack of fire-safety standards in banks has triggered a virtual...

Australian budget to give security agencies $570m in extra funding

Australia’s counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence operations will get a funding injection of more than half a billion dollars in federal budget. The $570m boost includes...

PM addresses over 25 lakh Chowkidars through audio bridge

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, recently, addressed over 25 lakh Security Guards (Chowkidars) across India, on the eve of Holi, through audio bridge....

Malaysian PM hails role of Private Security Industry

Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has stressed that the private security services industry played an important role in contributing to the country’s...

J&K Govt orders immediate closure of unregistered Pvt Security Agencies

Asking all the Government as well as private institutions not to hire the services of un-registered Private Security Agencies (PSA), the Home Department has...

Security specialists gather at Delta Scientific headquarters to discuss state of...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that, on March 7, over 70 leading...

CISF deploys 6 Mahindra Marksman Armoured Personnel Carriers at Delhi International...

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) that has been tasked to protect the important buildings across India, including airports and nuclear power plants, has deployed...

Detroit residents split on expanding surveillance program to traffic lights

At the beginning of 2016, Detroit initiated a program called Project Green Light in order to reduce crime. Businesses sign up and purchase surveillance...

Delhi Police unveils its first Mobile Control Room

A mobile control room that can be used on the road during public events in the city has been launched by the Delhi Police...

Secure Cam to expand into India with a Rs 200 crore...

Secure Cam IT Solutions, a United Arab Emirates-based security surveillance and IT solutions provider, is expanding into India as part of the launch of...

Special Forces units of Army to get American assault rifles, ammunition,...

In a major boost to the firepower of Special Forces of Indian Army, sources said that the government has decided to buy assault rifles,...

SIA Announces Event for Women in the Industry Featuring Juliette Kayyem

The Security Industry Association (SIA) — as part of its Women in Security Forum initiative — will host a breakfast event during ISC West...

Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile developed by DRDO test-fired successfully

In a major boost for infantry troops of the Army, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided...

Mr. Rajeev Sharma, elected as Chairman of ASSOCHAM’s National Council on...

Mr. Rajeev Sharma, the Country Managing Director of G4S India recently took over as the Chairman of the National Council on Homeland Security and...

NYPD reveals it has been using an algorithm to help spot...

The New York Police Department revealed it is utilizing a new pattern-recognition computer software that compares robberies, larcenies and thefts to thousands of crimes...

Transport buses in India to come with fire extinguishers and alarm...

Transport buses in India will soon come equipped with safety systems such as fire detectors, extinguishers and alarms. From April 1, all buses plying...

East Japan Railway introduces system to send security camera images directly...

East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, has said it will introduce a system that can send images directly and automatically to police from...

Government issues fresh alert to enhance security at all airports

The government has issued an “alert” for all airports and airlines in the country, asking them to “enhance the existing security measures”. “In view...

Vietnam cracks down on petrol stations that commit fire-safety violations

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam are strengthening control over the trade of oil and petroleum products to ensure safety at petrol...