Fresh proposals call for arming private security guards in Kenya

Private security guards are to be armed with guns in Kenya if a proposed strategy to fight crime is approved. A top Government…

Mexico private security boom adds to corruption, use of force

Rapid growth in private, unregulated security companies in Mexico has contributed to corruption, human rights abuses and…

Private Security Companies go unchecked in Latin America

Increases in private military and security companies have contributed to corruption and human rights violations in Latin America…

Maharashtra to train private security guards

The sloppy security guard at your home or office may soon make way for a well-trained professional. The state government will…

Illegal private security firms in Ghana worrying concern: UN Working Group on Mercenaries

The number of illegal private security firms operating in Ghana, despite an existing law to regulate them, is a worrying concern…

Army veterans jobs guarding Delhi hospitals in jeopardy as govt tries to rope in private security

About 2,000 Army veterans employed as security guards in Delhi government-run hospitals face an uncertain future with a proposal…

Mix of private and police security for Hyderabad metro rail

Hyderabad Metro Rail authorities have requested Director General of Police M. Mahender Reddy on Tuesday to immediately provide…

Important to facilitate skill development in private security sector: Minister for Skill Development

Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, addressing a Special Session on Critical issues…

FICCI-PwC release report on private security industry

A FICCI-PwC report, titled Indian private security industry: Preparing for the next leap was released by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan…

Scotland Yard to train private guards in counter-terror strategy to identify threats

Scotland Yard is planning to train private security guards as part of its counter-terrorism strategy to identify potential…

India has the world's largest number of private security workers

If you live in cities, you might have had more encounters with a private security guard than a police officer. Their ubiquitous…

SA Private Security Sector to receive 6.4% wage increase

South Africa's Private Security Sector's minimum wage is to increase from 1 September 2017 by an average increase of 6.4%.The new…