Ring announces new security protocols after complaints of account hacks

In response to highly publicized complaints from customers about their Ring cameras being hacked, the Amazon-owned company…

Armed police forces to become service like IAS & IPS, officers to be recruited via UPSC

The government is considering clubbing all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) into one Indian Central Armed Police Service (…

SIA opens consultation on a code of conduct for private security operatives

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched a six-week consultation on a draft code of conduct for SIA licence holders and…

Delhi Commissioner of Police gets emergency detention powers under NSA

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal, has authorised Delhi's Commissioner of Police with the emergency detention powers…

Shield that emits shock new part of forces anti-riot gear

Personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) have a new addition to their safety gear anti-riot shield, which can give a mild shock…

Kenya private security sector decry high tax regime

The Protective Security lobby group of Kenya has welcomed the annulment of The Private Security (General) Regulations, 2019 that…

CISF planning to hire 1.2 lakh retired defence and ex-CAPF personnel

For the first time perhaps, a paramilitary force is planning to hire approximately 1.2 lakh retired defence and ex-Central Armed…

FBI reconsidering body camera policy amid tensions with local police departments

Amid tensions with police departments over body camera policy, FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Saturday that his agency…

Russian government proposes tougher penalties for illegal private security activity

The Russian governmenthas submitted a bill to the State Duma for toughening punishment for illegalprivate security activities.…

Kenyan order that could leave over 500K private security guards jobless

Kenyas Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i in a gazette notice dated September 6, 2019, gave an ultimatum to security firms…

Victoria launches review into private security

The Victorian government has announced an $800,000 probe into the state's private security industry to crack down on criminal…

Too many false alarms could mean new annual fee for Edmontonians with home security systems

The Edmonton Police Service in Canada is looking for feedback on a proposal to levy a new $15-per-year fee against anyone…