Shield that emits shock new part of force’s anti-riot gear

Personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) have a new addition to their safety gear — anti-riot shield, which can give a mild shock to anyone coming in contact with it. In Seelampur, Delhi,...

Kenya security companies raise concern over cost of training guards afresh

Protective Security Industry Association (PSIA) argues that while the reforms are welcome, it may take longer to realise some of them as some sticky issues still remain unresolved. The association raised questions as to...

Indian Army develops tech to check drunk driving, not wearing a seatbelt in military...

Captain Onkar Kale of the Indian Army and his team have developed an Integrated Vehicle Safety System for Army trucks to check drunk driving. Military vehicles won’t start if the driver has consumed alcohol...

Securitas plans to double security business by 2023

Securitas recently presented a new ambition for its security solutions and electronic security business: to double in size from approximately 20 billion krona (BSEK) in 2018 to approximately 40 billion krona (£3.24 billion) by...

Private firm to secure East Delhi vehicle-free road, in exchange for managing parking sites

The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) has found a novel way to ensure the security of its pedestrianised roads without having to worry about paying for it or make sure that vehicles keep to...

Philippines bats for better work conditions for guards

Philippines security guards could expect better working conditions this year following the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) release of a new issuance requiring private security agencies (PSA) and their principals to provide the...

Railways security force renamed, given Group A status

The Railways has renamed its security force RPF (Railway Protection Force) as Indian Railway Protection Force Service (IRPFS). The ministry has accorded organised Group A status to RPF which gave its personnel the...

FAA proposes rule that would require drones to be identifiable remotely

As a band of unknown drones flies across northeast Colorado and western Nebraska, the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a new rule that would require most drones to be identifiable remotely. The proposed rule...

Maharashtra mulling Chhattisgarh-like special security act to tackle Naxalism

The Maharashtra government is mulling over enacting a special Public Security Act, on the lines of Chhattisgarh, to tackle Naxalism in the state, say reports. Cabinet Minister Eknath Shinde on January 2 called a...

Google boots security camera maker from Nest hub after private images go public

Google said in a media statement it’s shutting down Xiaomi device access to its Google Nest Hub until the issue is resolved: “We’re aware of the issue and are in contact with Xiaomi to...