Could the iPhone X pave the path for Biometrics at the Airport?

Of the many bells and whistles that Apple showed off at its product release keynote, the biggest talker may have been the new face-scanning capabilities of the iPhone X, which replaced the Touch ID...

Maharashtra Police to get a new breed of canine officers from Belgium

The Maharashtra Police will get a new 'ruff' and tough breed of dogs - Belgian Malinois - to combat terror and Naxalite threats. Known to be more ferocious and hardy than other canine breeds...

Delhi Police asks schools to audit security, install CCTV cameras

Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik has asked district police chiefs to ensure that schools in their areas have adequate security measures in place, after a five-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a peon inside...

Chicago City Hall to cover Chicago Public Schools security costs

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is making plans to pick up security guard costs for Chicago Public Schools to help reduce a remaining district budget hole of about $119 million. To do that, Emanuel plans...

Road accidents claimed nearly 400 lives every day in India in 2016

India witnessed 17 deaths and 55 road accidents every hour in 2016, one of the highest in the world, according to the latest report released by the Union road transport and highways ministry. The...

UK bin men may start wearing body cameras

It goes without saying that both the public and BusinessWaste are fully aware of the need for police to wear body cameras as they work, with allegations of police misconduct a constant threat. But...

Rio Tinto promotes workplace safety with Indian businesses

The benefits of entrenching a safety culture in the workplace were shared among Indian businesses today at a workshop hosted by Rio Tinto. More than 30 Rio Tinto suppliers and partners drawn from the...

London Police’s Facial Recognition a massive failure at recent carnival

London’s Metropolitan Police had very little luck with its automated facial recognition (AFR) technology at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Billed as Europe’s largest street festival, 2 million people attend the free celebration of...

Government announces no-fly list rules for passengers

The government has announced the final rules for creating a ‘National No Fly’ list wherein unruly behaviour by air passengers could invite a flying ban ranging from three months to an indefinite period, depending...

ADT promotes COO Jim DeVries to President

ADT, the leader in security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in North America, has just named Jim DeVries as President. DeVries, who previously served as ADT’s Chief Operating Officer, will continue to...