Police CCTV Cameras to integrate public and private CCTVs for crime detection in Colombo

The Colombo Police department has decided to enhance crime detection by integrating public and private CCTV camera systems with the Police CCTV camera system, a senior police officer said. In the initial stage, around 2000...

Two-thirds of 380 govt schools in Faridabad sans fire safety NOC

The non-implementation of the fire safety norms has raised the spectre of fire in a majority of government schools in Faridabad district of Haryana. The district has around 380 government schools, and a majority...

India fourth largest military spender globally in 2023: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of USD 83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international think-tank. The report by...

PSRA bans COTU salary deductions from private security guards’ salaries in Kenya

The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has issued a directive ordering all private security firms to cease deducting and remitting security guards’ monthly trade union fee contributions to the Central Organisation of Trade Unions...

NSC, cops to give input on tightening airport security, says Loke

The National Security Council (NSC), police and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) will discuss ways to enhance security at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 in the wake of the recent shooting incident....

Paris tests AI surveillance ahead of Olympics

French police have announced they will test AI-supported surveillance at events in the capital to prepare for this summer’s Olympics. Weekend tests will cover two large events and nearby public transport sites. Police in the...

Police chalk out strategy to step up security, border surveillance in Delhi-NCR

An inter-state coordination meeting of police chiefs was held to discuss security arrangements and border surveillance in view of the Lok Sabha elections in the national capital, officials have said. The meeting was led by...

Fire drills to be made mandatory from 2026 in Malaysia

Starting 2026, buildings in nine categories that require Selangor Fire and Rescue Department in Malaysia certification must hold fire drills in order to renew their certification. “With the Fire Safety Organisation (OKK) Gazette 2020, fire...

Smart’ multi-layer perimeter security for 30 more IAF bases

With the threat of terror attacks on military establishments remaining a clear and present danger, the IAF has now kicked off a plan to upgrade the ground perimeter security of 30 more of its...

Random camera installation by authorities challenged in Ireland

Local authorities in Ireland are being warned they can't 'just put up cameras wherever they like' after expansion of a CCTV scheme. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced a further €1 million for the...