Policy & Regulation

ASIS International Introduces New ANSI-Approved Investigations Standard

ASIS International, a leading authority in security standards, is excited to announce the release…

Nigerian Private security guards seek permission to carry guns

The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN) has urged the…

Govt plans Amendments to PSARA Rules

After nearly 15 years since the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act was notified in 2005, the…

MeitY amends IT rules: Surveillance data to be deleted within 6 months

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced amendments to the Information Technology (Procedure…

Private Security companies mount legal battle against regulatory authority over minimum wage dispute

The Protective and Safety Association of Kenya (PROSAK) and the Protective Security Industry Association (PSIA) have embarked on…

Fire safety, trained counsellors & no students under 16 — govts new guidelines for coaching centres

From setting a lower age limit of 16 for students who enrol in coaching institutes to mandating that such centres have adequate…

Safety and security changes in the transportation of goods by sea, road and rail to the EU

The European Unions new customs pre-arrival safety and security system Import Control System 2 (ICS2) will introduce a new…

Violent incidents prompts security boost at New Zealand hospital emergency departments

To address the escalating levels of violence in emergency departments during the upcoming summer months, New Zealand Health…

New criminal law bill broadens definition of terrorism, now includes threat to economic security

The revised Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, which seeks to replace the existing Indian Penal Code was introduced in the Parliament…

Congress poised to extend domestic surveillance law by four months

The US Congress is preparing to extend the domestic surveillance authority that allows law enforcement to spy on Americans…

Govt takes apex cyber security agency out of publics right to know

The centre has exempted the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the national nodal agency to deal with cyber…

Oregon DPSST to approve private security licences amid calls for accountability

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training has determined some 1,000 private security companies in Oregon will be…

Uganda to fine Ksh.2 million for employing an unregistered security guard

The government of Uganda has directed all private security guards in the country to register with the Private Security Regulatory…

Kenya police: Much-criticised security force to get big pay boost

Pay for Kenya's police and prison officers is set to rise by 40% over three years following proposals in a review of the security…

San Francisco moves to limit when security guards can draw firearms

San Franciscos public safety committee has unanimously agreed to update the citys police code to prohibit armed security guards…