Security will not tread lightly at reed dance

Tight security will be thrown around the precincts of King Goodwill Zwelithini’s eNyonkeni Palace in Nongoma, where thousands of Zulu maidens and tourists will descend over two days for the 26th edition of uMkhosi WoMhlanga (reed dance) ceremony taking place this weekend.

Why a Joint AFP-PNP Elite Security Force would fail

by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV Yesterday, at a press conference, Pres. Aquino announced his plan to create a security force similar to the British SAS composed of around 200 to 400 police and military personnel to be deployed during crisis situations. This was a policy response to the Aug. 23 Hostage Crisis that led to [...]

MacKay: Investing in Canadian Forces Win-Win for Economy and Security

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 10, 2010) - Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, announced a regional investment of $361 million at CFB Halifax, including nine defence infrastructure projects, a health information records management system, and a contract award for new sea boots for the Canadian Navy. This Atlantic naval base is home to the largest number ...

VidSys Extends Dynamic Collaboration With New Release of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Software

VIENNA, VA--(Marketwire - 09/08/10) - VidSys , the leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software that allows organizations to resolve business and security situations in real time, today released the newest version of its PSIM software system. By extending its unique dynamic situation management capabilities, multiple organizations can team up as situations unfold ...

Torrington officials defend decision to appoint Dalla Valle as Emergency Management Director

TORRINGTON — Torrington Fire Chief John B. Field said Thursday that newly appointed Emergency Management Director Rick Dalla Valle’s knowledge of the city made him the right choice for the position.