New partnership for Aviation Security in Europe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Secretariat of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
NYPD adds Security Cameras to entire fleet of police vans
While the NYPD‘s body camera program is still in its pilot stage, with the police force looking at various logistical, operational and legal issues,...
From the Editor’s Desk: October 2016
Dear Reader
We’ve all experienced turbulence when we fly, and the impact that it has on many travellers. In a few, it causes elevated amounts...
‘Among best’ in the world, Indian airports flunk safety test
In a report that is certain to have rattled India’s Civil Aviation authorities, global oversight body International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO),in its safety audit...
Egypt to use retinal scan system for Cairo airport security
Egypt will soon announce a tender for a new security system for Cairo Airport employees involving retinal scans, in an attempt to meet Russian...
Fire alarms maker,Hochiki Europe, sees India as top emerging market
India has become the top emerging market for Hochiki Europe, global manufacturer of quality fire detectors and alarms for commercial and industrial application, said...
Gallagher, first corporate member of Security Institute
Gallagher Security (Europe) Ltd has become the Security Institute’s first corporate partner.
Officially presented at the Security Institute's annual conference, held at the Amba Hotel,...
Milestone Systems announces new ChiefTechnology Officer
Milestone Systems, the leading open platform company in video management software (VMS), announced that BjørnSkouEilertsen, former Vice President Business Unit Corporate Products, will take...
India to push tech giants on govt. biometric plans
India could make it mandatory for tech giants like Apple and Google to develop products linking to its biometrics-backed unique ID project. A failure...
UAE ministry to have e link with private security firms
The Ministry of Interior will launch a new integrated electronic system to link the ministry, private security firms in the UAE, and the National...
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis launches Mumbai CCTV surveillance project
Maharashtra Chief Minister DevendraFadnavis has formally launched Mumbai's city-wide CCTV surveillance network that is expected to make the surveillance system stronger. A total of...
Maharashtra Private Security Agencies asked to go online
The Maharashtra State Information Commission (SIC) in a landmark order has asked all details of private security agencies with licenses and their enquiry reports...
Hikvision awarded for surveillance at G20 Summit
Hikvision has been awarded souvenir medals by the Hangzhou police department, in recognition of the company supplying ‘best-in-class’ security solutions and services to safeguard...
G4S highlights the need for Smart Policing at ‘Securing India 2016’
At this year's 'Securing India 2016'conference, organized by Security Watch India, India's leading security solutions provider, G4S, focused on the need for Smart Policing....
Chandigarh UT to have database of pvt security guards
The Deputy Commissioner’s office of the UT Administration in Chandigarh will have complete database of all private security men deputed at various places in...
Insomnia may impair accuracy of face recognition
Insomnia or lack of proper sleep may affect the accuracy of facial identification, a study with implications for those working in security, policing or...
G4S security staff to be given cameras to detect weapons and...
G4S is to supply its security staff with cameras which can spot suicide belts and guns through clothing in a bid to foil any...
Government working on sensors to catch infiltrators under water
The Indian government is pumping around Rs 1,000 crore in a multi-layered security infrastructure to plug cross-border infiltration on the western front. Not just...
IHS: Leading security companies to tighten their grip on the market
The security industry’s leading companies are expected to continue their market dominance for the foreseeable future, according to a new report from IHS Markit....
Gurgaon traffic cops to wear body cams
Concerned over the rising confrontations between traffic policemen and motorists who flout rules on city roads, Gurgaon police will soon equip its traffic cops...
