Cameroon clamps down on Private Security Firms
Cameroon’s government says it is clamping down on unlicensed private security firms in an effort to improve public safety and enforce regulations. It plans to close all but nine of the country’s nearly 50...
British tax payers to pay £80m to private security firms to guard French ports
Britain is to pay private security companies up to £80million to police ports in northern France. The Home Office is advertising for firms to beef up security at Calais, Dunkirk and the Eurotunnel terminal,...
Data Security Council of India launches first global chapter in Singapore.
With the aim to exchange information and best practices on cyber security, the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a premier body on cyber security, has launched its first global chapter in Singapore. The...
NYPD will add cameras to Prisoner Transport Vans
Every vehicle in the NYPD's fleet of prisoner transport vans will soon be equipped with security cameras. Each of the 110 prisoner transport vans already in use will reportedly be retrofitted with security cameras...
Israel develops policy on biometric privacy
Israel is drafting a new legal policy which aims to enable the balanced use of biometric applications while decreasing the privacy risks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has confirmed plans for an integrative national...
Labour reforms will help 50 lakh security guards: Bandaru Dattatreya
The government’s move to link some of its flagship programmes such as Skill India, Make in India and Start-up India will help more than 50 lakh security guards, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said on...
UK government sets up £2.4m fund for securing places of worship
According to information from the National Security Inspectorate, the NSI, the UK Government is inviting places of worship in England and Wales to bid for funding to increase their security measures, if they can...
Strengthen security on airport approach roads: Centre to states
The Centre has asked the states to strengthen airport security -- especially in terms of checking airport bound vehicles and on approach roads -- to prevent attacks of the kind witnessed in Istanbul and...
North American installed surveillance cameras to reach 62 million
The installed base of security cameras in North America is expected to grow from just 33 million in 2012 to nearly 62 million cameras by the end of 2016. However, according to Niall Jenkins,...
DGCA bans clicking pictures near aircraft
The Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) via its latest circular on air safety has asked airlines to ensure that passengers do not indulge in photography while embarking or disembarking from aircraft. It has also...
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Multiple security layers at Tihar after Nabha jailbreak
Security at Tihar Jail, Delhi, was beefed up after the Nabha jailbreak and patrolling has been intensified. Officers have also reviewed measures at the...
