SP's MAI Issue No. 3 | February 01-15, 2014 - Internal Security Updates
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INTERNAL SECURITY
CBP flew its drones on behalf of other agenciesThe US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operates the largest drone fleet in the United States. The Defense Department has a much larger fleet, but it is prohibited from operating its drones in the United States...
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Heathrow airport security laxBaggage handlers at Heathrow are routinely flouting security procedures, an Evening Standard investigation has revealed.
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INTERNAL SECURITY
Secretary (Security) appointedH.C. Meena, IPS, has been appointed as Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, with effect from the date of his taking over the charge of the post and till his superannuation (September 30, 2014).
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INTERNAL SECURITY
Director of National Police Academy appointedAruna M. Bahuguna, IPS, presently working as Special Director General, CRPF, has been appointed as Director SVP, National Police Academy in Hyderabad with effect...
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INTERNAL SECURITY
Meghalaya to form Special Force 10 to tackle internal security challengesMeghalaya recently got clearance from the Centre to form its very own special multi-task police force, which will be called Special Force 10, to deal with internal security challenges ranging...
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INTERNAL SECURITY
Higher budget sought for internal securityThe Union Home Ministry has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs about the budgetary constraints in strengthening country’s law enforcement and security agencies...
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
IED blast at Manipur MLA's gateDespite the intense security measure taken up by the Manipur state police in various parts of the state capital, unidentified persons triggered a medium intensity improvised explosive device (IED)...
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Two Mexicans nabbed in credit card fraud caseTwo Mexican citizens who were arrested at the border used account information stolen during the Target security breach to buy tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise...
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Stephen Harper security breached, protestors at arm's lengthProtecting the Prime Minister while still allowing him or her to interact with the public is a delicate balancing act for security experts.
