Georgia legislature passes bill prohibiting cities from fining alarm companies for false calls

The Georgia General Assembly has passed a bill that bans local governments from issuing fines to alarm companies over false alarms incurred by their customers through no fault of their own. The legislation, which...

Govt sets up three panels to curb industrial accidents

The Centre has said it is setting up three committees to formulate guidelines to help the Union labour ministry curb industrial accidents. While the first committee will look into safety parameters across industries, docks...

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Indian Railways to gradually proliferate CCTV and PAPIS in more coaches

The country's national transporter Indian Railways in its endeavour is gradually proliferating CCTV and PAPIS in more coaches in order to enhance the safety and security of passengers. The Railway Ministry under the Rolling Stock...

France passes security law allowing off-duty police to carry weapons

Amid opposition from across the political spectrum, the French Senate has passed Article 25 of a security law that allows off-duty police officers to carry their firearms into public establishments such as theatres and...

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Yamuna International Airport sign LoA for civil aviation...

A Letter of Agreement (LoA) was signed between the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) in New Delhi recently. The LoA defines provisions for civil aviation...

BSIA launches ethical guide to automated face recognition

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) video surveillance section has launched an ethical and legal use guide for Automated Facial Recognition (AFR). The guide is the first of its kind, following recommendations on responsible...

Acquisition helps towards Securitas aim to double security sales

Securitas has acquired Dansk Brandteknik A/S, a leading Danish fire and safety company that specialises in fire and safety services and equipment, including related consulting and training services. The acquisition will significantly enhance Securitas’...

Tech Mahindra bolsters cyber security portfolio with cloud-based solution

Tech Mahindra Ltd has said it has launched ‘CLOUDEFENDER’, a new cloud-based attack mitigation service, to strengthen its cyber security portfolio. The solution, built on Radware, a provider of cyber security and application delivery...

2 in 5 Singapore security officers abused on the job, with figures rising due...

Security officers in Singapore say it has become increasingly common for them to be subjected to some form of abuse, with the Covid-19 pandemic being blamed for increased tensions. A survey of 1,002 officers,...