Biometrics, face scanners to replace registers across Maharashtra police stations

In a year’s time, each police station in Maharashtra will be able to record biometric data of criminals. The state government is expected to select a firm soon to supply fingerprint, iris and face...

Safran and FotoNation partner on iris solutions in India

Biometric and identity firm Safran Identity & Security and iris specialist FotoNation have revealed plans to work together on iris solutions for the vast market of India. The firms say the cooperation agreement aims...

Former CBI director Joginder Singh passes away

Former CBI Director Joginder Singh passed away on February 3 after prolonged illness. An IPS officer, Singh was the CBI Director in 1996-97. Post-retirement, he was serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Sunil...

Hikvision launches website and roadshows for Security Installers and Systems Integrators

Hikvision UK & Ireland has announced the launch of hikvision.co.uk, its new website for Security Installers and Systems Integrators, with tailored content for the UK and Ireland market. The site, along with its Spring...

Under-performing body scanner with ‘multiple loopholes’ at Delhi airport scrapped

The Indira Gandhi International airport has done away with the body scanner machine installed at Terminal 3 due to its poor performance. But with no replacement at hand, security officials are back to manual...

Global network camera market sees traction in migration to IP

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global network camera market to grow steadily at a CAGR of above 43% by 2021. One of the primary drivers for this market is the increase in the...

Delhi Police turns to night vision CCTV to check speedsters

Delhi traffic police is set to install high-definition CCTV cameras with night-vision facility on select stretches and traffic intersections in the national Capital to tighten their vigilance on the city's speed demons during night...

From the Editor’s Desk: February 2017

Dear Reader January has been a rather eventful month! The Intersec Show in Dubai this year was better than expected. In fact, I eagerly look forward to visiting this high-quality exhibition every year, as it is...

Amulya Kumar Patnaik succeeds Alok Kumar Verma as Delhi Police Commissioner

Amulya Kumar Patnaik officially took charge as the new Commissioner of the Delhi Police, succeeding Alok Kumar Verma, who has been appointed as the new Director of the CBI. Mr Patnaik is an IPS...

Video door bells smooth the way to CCTV acceptance

A new study from IHS Markit suggests there is an increasing demand for integrating video doorbells with home alarm systems. For example, if the two are combined with an electronic lock, this would allow...