Shortage of CCTV, turns Delhi police to body worn cameras
Due to shortage of CCTV cameras in the city, Delhi Police will soon get body cameras to record the movements in the area where they are deployed. Delhi Police have been planning to buy...
Slow take up of wireless detection in commercial sector
IHS Markit estimates that 68 million intruder alarm sensors were sold globally in 2016; of which, 41 percent were wireless, according to the latest intruder alarm and monitoring database. However, just 4 percent of...
GMR’s Hyderabad airport introduces express security check
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), which operates Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has revamped its infrastructure with new facilities – notably the introduction of express security check. In order to speed-up the check...
From the Editor’s Desk: August 2017
Dear Reader
Much has been said about Smart Cities that India is developing and numerous symposiums have discussed related issues back and forth frequently. However, if one was to look for a universally acceptable definition...
CCTV cameras to be installed in Karnataka court premises
Taking exception to the delay in installing CCTV cameras in the District Court premises, District in-Charge Secretary Mohammed Mohsin has directed PWD officials to take steps to set up the cameras. Mr. Mohsin’s instruction...
CCTV to be compulsory in all abattoirs in England to protect animals
CCTV is to become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under plans to safeguard animal welfare and reassure consumers. Environment Secretary Michael Gove said the proposals would “cement the UK's position as a global...
Ireland welcomes its first self-service airport gates
The first automatic border control gates are to be installed at Dublin Airport, in an effort to increase security and speed up queues. They use face recognition on passengers while electronically checking the authenticity...
Kerala police stations come under CCTV surveillance
All police stations in the state will soon come under round-the-clock camera surveillance of the concerned district police headquarters and state police headquarters. In the initial phase 239 police stations in 10 police districts...
Delhi Airport security fee to stay at Rs 200, Aviation Ministry says no to...
The ministry of civil aviation has shot down the proposal of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) to increase passenger security fee. The ministry has proposed to create a consolidated fund to meet the security...
TSA sees spike in guns found at airport security checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration is seeing an alarming increase in guns seized at airport security checkpoints. Passengers are packing heat in the wrong suitcase. Last year the the TSA found 24 guns in carry...


















