Attari ICP to get truck scanners, digital CCTV cameras soon

In view of heightened terror threat perception following Pakistani terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed's detention, the Union government has finally decided to upgrade the security of India's first and highly sensitive Integrated Check Post (ICP)...

Bill would prevent businesses from selling biometric data without user consent

The Washington state House passed a bill 81-17 this week that would forbid businesses from obtaining or selling biometric information from individuals without their consent. The bill now goes to the state Senate. The...

To ease work pressure, Delhi Police personnel to get weekly offs

Following complaints of work pressure from personnel, the Delhi Police have decided to give one day off a week to its officers. Sources said the leaves will be fixed based on a roster system....

From the Editor’s Desk: March 2017

Dear Reader I start this editorial on a solemn note, as SECURITY TODAY lost a valuable member of its Editorial Advisory Board, when Mr. Joginder Singh, a former Director of the Criminal Bureau of Investigation,...

Quick response teams for Gurugram traffic jams

To tackle traffic jams in Gurugram, the district authorities have planned to set up quick response teams(QRT) which will reach chokepoints and help traffic police in clearing a jam. This decision was taken following a...

Global Private Guard Service revenue to reach $135.4 billion in 2020

Global private guard service revenues are expected to increase 6.1 percent annually through 2020 to $135.4 billion. Advances will primarily be driven by rapid growth in many developing areas, where guarding services tend to...

Terror alert: CISF wants to bring sensitive airports under its security cover

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has asked for the implementation of the counter-terrorism contingency plan (CTCP) at the earliest at sensitive airports across the country in view of intelligence agencies warning of possible...

London appoints first woman Scotland Yard Chief in 187 Years

Britain's Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, announced that a female police officer would be the next Commissioner of the Scotland Yard, media reports said. Cressida Dick's appointment to the top job at Scotland Yard means...

Optical illusion: 3D crossings around India Gate will keep speeding motorists in check

Don’t be shocked if you spot bright cemented blocks near pedestrian crossings around India Gate. Simply slow down. These are three-dimensional crossings meant to catch your eye and dissuade you from speeding. These 3D...

Hikvision to host Spring Roadshow: “Innovating Technology, Partnering for Success”

Hikvision is set to tour the UK and Ireland with its Spring 2017 Roadshow with the theme “Innovating Technology, Partnering for Success”, and will showcase new technology. The roadshow will take place in five...