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New York Police get pocket size radiation detectors
Law enforcement officers in New York City will be equipped with radiation detectors to help them seek out dirty bombs and nuclear devices.
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20 May 2009 | News
Indian city prepares to fight disaster
The governing body of the Indian city of Thane in the state of Maharashtra, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), has formed a Disaster Management Cell for the city.
13 May 2009 | News
China holds disaster response drills on quake anniversary
Exercises take place nationwide to enhance awareness and improve response to natural disasters
13 May 2009 | News
More than 10,000 security forces for renewed ASEAN summits
Senior Thai security officials say they won’t allow foreign armed guards
12 May 2009 | News
China deploys secure computer operating system
China has installed a secure operating system on government and military computers, according to Washington Times.
12 May 2009 | News
Swine flu has ‘pandemic potential’
A new analysis concludes that the current swine flu epidemic is likely to be comparable to 20th century pandemics.
12 May 2009 | News
India reviews coastal security
Attempts to prevent desperate Sri Lankan rebels from infiltrating the country
11 May 2009 | News
Singapore’s border needs to be more secure
The recent arrest of Mas Selamat Kastari, a terrorist held under Singapore’s Internal Security Act, in Johor, Malaysia on 1 April revealed the limitation of Singapore’s border control measures.
6 May 2009 | News
Crime plummets as Filipinos flock to watch Pacquiao
Police in the Philippines saw crime levels plummet to near zero when Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao fought Ricky Hatton last Sunday (3rd May 2009), aided by the deployment of free live screening facilities.
6 May 2009 | Interview
Successful tournaments in uncertain times
Allan Payne, Executive Director of Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, explains how what they learnt from SARS and bird flu is applied in responding to the current human swine flu outbreak
5 May 2009 | News
Australia to boost airport police presence
The new government budget, to be announced in a week’s time, includes US$59 million to bolster police numbers and build new facilities
3 May 2009 | News
NZ PM cautious about airport security upgrade
New Zealand is unlikely to conduct expensive upgrades of its airport security, as local media reported the Prime Minister John Key saying he would take a cautious approach.
30 April 2009 | News
Security tight as South Kashmir heads for polls
As South Kashmir heads for the polls today, all roads leading to the parliamentary constituency were sealed off on the directions of Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda who reviewed security arrangements for the polls here on Wednesday evening (29th April 2009).
28 April 2009 | News
Integrated police effort to stop crime in Malaysia
City police in Malaysia have launched a war against robbery, particularly snatch thefts, with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), traffic, narcotics and special branch personnel all getting involved in an integrated approach.
24 April 2009 | News
China displays navy strength in parade
China has put on an unprecedented display of its maritime strength in a parade of warships and nuclear submarines. The nuclear-powered submarines were making their first appearance in front of the public during today’s (23 April 2009) event to mark 60 years since the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.
22 April 2009 | News
Indonesia govt admits poor disaster strategy
Many of Indonesia’s regions remain unprepared for disasters and have no prevention or management strategy, despite the country’s high vulnerability to floods, landslides and earthquakes, say government officials.
22 April 2009 | News
Filipino sailors banned from crossing Gulf of Eden
The move to protect seafarers from pirate infested waters off the Somali coast draws criticism
22 April 2009 | News
Climate disasters to affect 375m by 2015: Oxfam
The international aid agency fears that the sharp increase in climate-related disaster could overwhelm emergency responses
13 April 2009 | News
Thai troops clash with protesters
Security forces opened fire, and measures are being taken to secure airports and other major installations
11 April 2009 | News
ASEAN leaders airlifted from Pattaya
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, due to have been held in the Thai resort town of Pattaya, was cancelled after anti-government protesters broke into the venue.
9 April 2009 | News
Thai PM confident of security for ASEAN summits
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said today that his government will make assurance of security for ASEAN leaders and dialogue partners during the upcoming summit despite mass rally held in Bangkok.
9 April 2009 | News
Security tightened for red shirts rally in Thailand
The police chief of Bangkok has said that the security units were on highest alert and have made the maximum preparation one day ahead of the largest-ever rally by red-shirted protesters, Thai News Agency reported.
9 April 2009 | News
Security light as Indonesians head for the polls
Indonesia’s parliamentary elections have proceeded peacefully so far, with security forces proving effective on day one of polling in the world’s third largest democracy.
9 April 2009 | News
Australia appoints first national security CIO
Former Defence intelligence officer Rachel Noble has been appointed as Australia’s first national security chief information officer (CIO) — a role that will provide strategic technology advice to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
9 April 2009 | News
Helicopters fly in for Indian elections
Air Force helicopters will carry out air surveillance ahead of the first phase of polls in six constituencies considered ultra left-wing in Jharkhand, India.
30 March 2009 | News
Hong Kong Sevens successful with new security measures
Apart from a spate of pitch invasions and an incident outside the stadium, the three-day rugby tournament was safe for 24 teams and 40,000 spectators
25 March 2009 | News
UK: chemical or nuclear terrorist threat realistic
The British government has warned that the threat of a terrorist attack on the UK involving chemical or nuclear weapons is now more realistic.
25 March 2009 | News
Obama: terrorist threat not going away
US President Barack Obama has said that the terrorist threat to the US from Al-Qaeda is not going away and it needs to be taken very seriously.
25 March 2009 | News
UK unveils new counter-terror strategy
Thousands of workers are getting terror training as part of the strategy aimed at tackling immediate terrorist threats and the causes of extremism.
24 March 2009 | Spotlight
Preview IFSEC 2009
IFSEC, the world’s largest annual security event, returns in 2009 to the NEC Birmingham from 11 – 14 May. The internationally renowned exhibition provides security installers, manufacturers, distributors, IT integrators, end-users and consultants with a platform to keep up to date with the ever-changing developments of the global security industry.
22 March 2009 | News
Indian cricket tournament goes abroad amid security fears
This year’s Indian Premier League will be moved from India, because it coincides with India’s parliamentary election and the government cannot provide security for both.
19 March 2009 | News
Singapore: dirty bomb poses major threat
The threat from terrorists of a ‘dirty bomb’ is a great concern for Singapore, a senior official from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) warned delegates at the Global Security Asia conference yesterday (Wednesday 18 March).
19 March 2009 | News
Radar detection system planned for Korean border
The government of South Korea is believed to be planning an increase in security measures at its border with North Korea, including a radar system that can detect the movement of human traffic in dense terrain.
17 March 2009 | News
Obama’s approach to security in Afghanistan lauded at GSA
New US President Barack Obama’s approach to security in Afghanistan drew praise from a senior Afghan academic at the Global Security Asia conference today (Tuesday 17 March).
17 March 2009 | News
London takes partnership approach to 2012 Olympics security
London is adopting a “partnership approach” to security in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics, engaging local businesses and security professionals through the counter-terrorism initiative ‘Project Griffin’.
11 March 2009 | News
‘Private sector not a priority’ for Indian security forces
Although a recent amendment to the Act of India’s Central Industrial Security Force provides security to private installations, Niraj Ranjan Das, its Director General, said that the private sector, including hotels, is not on the force’s list of priorities.
10 March 2009 | News
India may enhance civil aviation security body’s supervisory powers
The government of India is considering a proposal to enhance the supervisory powers of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
10 March 2009 | News
UK’s new security body to weigh financial crisis
Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown has appointed a new security committee whose first mission is to assess the security implications of the global financial crisis.
10 March 2009 | News
Singapore law enforcers to use wireless stun-guns
Law enforcers in Singapore are adopting “Buck Rogers-style” wireless Taser stun-guns in response to the rising threat of petty and violent crime amid one of the worst recessions to hit the city-state.
3 March 2009 | News
Motorola ships its one millionth TETRA terminal
Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) has become the recipient of the one millionth TETRA terminal ever shipped by Motorola, when it ordered a range of TETRA devices from the company after a comprehensive interoperability test.
2 March 2009 | News
Integrated security proposal for Indian railway station
The Railway Protection Force, the paramilitary force charged with protecting the Indian Railways, has submitted a Rs 75 million (US$1.5 million) integrated security proposal to the Railway Board for foolproof security to Ernakulam Junction Railway Station.
26 February 2009 | Feature
Where there are sparks, there are fires
Fire has a nasty habit of raising hell in the electronics manufacturing industry. Amelia Kwok assesses the causes and the risks, and casts a critical over the fire control solutions market.
26 February 2009 | Interview
Geography to the rescue
Jack Dangermond, founder and President of ESRI, explains how public safety agencies can leverage web-based Geographic Information Systems.
19 February 2009 | News
India steps up coastal security
The recent Mumbai terror attacks have prompted the Indian government to step up border patrol security.
17 February 2009 | News
International effort battles Australian bushfires
Firefighters from the United States and Canada have been brought in to help control blazes that continue to rage across Southeastern Australia.
9 February 2009 | News
Threat from JI diminished but not gone
Terrorist group Jemaah Islamiah remains a major security threat in the region, although that threat has been reduced, a leading academic at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies has said.
9 February 2009 | News
High tech and teamwork fight Australian fires
Australian firefighters are using thermal imaging cameras to identify the hottest parts of blazes that are sweeping across southeastern Australia.
2 February 2009 | News
IFSEC 2009 Preview
Following IFSEC’s 35th anniversary in 2008 which attracted 30,257 attendees from 125 countries, the world’s largest annual security event returns in 2009 to the NEC Birmingham from 11 – 14 May. The internationally renowned exhibition provides security installers, manufacturers, distributors, IT integrators, end-users and consultants with a platform to keep up to date with the ever-changing developments of the global security industry.
12 January 2009 | News
China handles Lunar New Year travel surge
China has learnt its lessons from last year’s chaotic travel rush out of its major industrial cities and has reportedly put in efforts to beef up security this Lunar New Year.
7 January 2009 | News
Delhi to cut down on VIP security
Delhi to cut down on VIP security to satisfy insecurity of general public in the light of the recent Mumbai attacks.
6 January 2009 | News
Mexico City's new measure against crime
Mexico City Auxiliary Police are using the GPS function in Sepura TETRA digital radios to help curb the city of its drugs war, which has seen thousands of deaths over the years.
16 December 2008 | News
India's plan to strengthen security after Mumbai's terror attacks
India’s chief law enforcement official has announced plans to re-structure India’s security infrastructure after last month’s Mumbai’s terror attacks.
16 December 2008 | News
Explosives and narcotics detection in a single unit
A new dual-mode explosives and narcotics trace detection system will be deployed in Thailand and Vietnam.
27 November 2008 | News
Thai protesters shuts a second airport
After Suvarnabhumi, anti-government protesters have forced the closure of Don Mueang airport in Bangkok.
27 November 2008 | News
Deadly attacks hit Mumbai
At least 100 people were killed in a series of co-ordinated attacks across the Indian city of Mumbai last night.
26 November 2008 | News
Bangkok airport shut down by protesters
The main international airport of the Thai capital was forced to shut down after hundreds of anti-government protesters stormed the building.
25 November 2008 | News
India to establish a central, integrated anti-terror mechanism
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday called for a 100-day plan under a high-level central task force to develop an integrated mechanism to fight terrorism and communist insurgency in the country.
21 November 2008 | Interview
Disaster management: a recipe for sustainable development
Facing social & economic implications of unforeseen shock events, governments and organisations need to work together to better prepare, respond & mitigate, writes Ray Shirkhodai, Executive Director of Pacific Disaster Centre.
6 November 2008 | Spotlight
Earthquakes in Asia: Whole Lotta Shakin’
With the world entering a new cycle of vicious earthquakes, businesses in Asia need to be more prepared for the tremors, says Nathaniel Forbes
3 November 2008 | Interview
Protecting the economic base of society
Ilan Mizrahi, former Chairman of Israel’s National Security Council and Deputy Director of Mossad, argues that private organisations are targets of terrorists and explains how they should protect themselves.
17 October 2008 | News
Call for global system to combat flu
Messages from the Pandemic Influenza Symposium recently held in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur
3 October 2008 | News
Navies discuss maritime security in Singapore
Representatives from navies of 17 nations in region have concluded a three-day meeting in Singapore to discuss the sharing of information on maritime security.
30 September 2008 | News
GIS helps China’s earthquake relief and recovery efforts
Geographic information system software, staffing, and resources have been provided to assist in the earthquake relief and recovery efforts in China’s Sichuan province.
25 September 2008 | News
Marriot bombing reveals serious security lapse
A few serious problems about the Islamabad Marriott bombing need to be addressed, along with finding the real culprit.
22 August 2008 | Deals
‘Forensic level’ security for immigration
The Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs has awarded a contract for the supply a new national security solution to the Immigration Department for foreigners entering or working in Malaysia.
6 August 2008 | News
Historic security measures for Olympics
Security measures are mounting as China prepares for the 29th Olympic Games, to be held in Beijing between 8th and 24th of August.
Bahrain’s Geographic Security System The GIS-based national
The GIS-based national security implementation which is the first of its kind in the ...
Earthquakes in Asia: Whole Lotta Shakin’
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Cargo security at the world's busiest airport
What does it take to run security at an airport located at one of the ...
Preview IFSEC 2009
IFSEC, the world’s largest annual security event, returns in 2009 to the NEC Birmingham ...