Dehra Dun Police to coordinate with private guards for night security in residential areas

In order to ensure more security in the colonies, especially in areas where it is difficult for police patrolling units to conduct thorough security checks, Dehra Dun police is planning to hire private security...

Tenon FM decodes the interdependence of FMS & Real-estate at IRECMS, Bangalore

Tenon FM, one of India’s leading homegrown facility management companies illuminated the interdependent relationship of Facilities Management Services (FMS) and the real estate industry during the International Real Estate Community Management Summit (IRECMS) 2019...

China’s facial recognition rollout reaches into mobile phones, shops and homes

China has put into effect new regulations that require Chinese telecom carriers to scan the faces of users registering new mobile phone services, a move the government says is aimed at cracking down on...

Bengaluru police sets up separate wing to enhance women’s security

Bengaluru police have set up a separate wing for women, strengthened the helpline and improvised its mobile app 'BCP Suraksha' in the wake of the gang rape and murder of a woman veterinarian in...

Hikvision showcases video & audio convergence solution with real-time intrusion deterrent functionality

Hikvision has introduced its Video & Audio Convergence Solution to the market, featuring an innovative real-time intrusion deterrent feature. With this solution, IP speakers now can be linked with cameras, access control systems, and alarm...

Three mobile apps to assist Bhopal cops in crime prevention

In an effort to prevent crime effectively and catch lawbreakers, Bhopal Police is going to follow in the footsteps of its counterparts in Gujarat and launched three mobile applications, ‘Bhopal Eye’, ‘Atithi’ and ‘eProCop’-...

First-ever AI camera program auto-detects drivers using mobiles

In a first, an Australian state government has implemented a new artificial intelligence (AI) camera program that can automatically detect if drivers are using their cell phones while on the road. As Mashable notes, the...

Hyderabad Metro Rail to allow women to carry pepper spray for self-defence

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited authorities have announced that women travelling in metro trains in the city can hereafter carry pepper spray with them for self-defence. The decision was taken in the wake of the...

Homeland Security wants airport face scans for US citizens

Homeland Security is joining the ranks of government agencies pushing for wider use of facial recognition for US travelers. The department has proposed that US citizens, not just visa holders and visitors, should go...

MPs oppose amendment that limits gun licences to just one, cite security & royal...

A bill seeking to amend the six-decade-old Arms Act and limit arms licence holders to keeping just one weapon, among others, is facing opposition from MPs cutting across party lines. The Arms (Amendment) Bill,...