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Tuesday Emerging Threats

From my UPI Emerging Threats beat. Click on headlines for full stories.

OSCE holds police workshop in Kyrgyzstan
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 20 (UPI) — Security authorities in Kyrgyzstan participated in a conference Tuesday designed to strengthen security through better ties between police and citizens.

Interpol, Ukraine discuss border security
KIEV, Ukraine, Jan. 20 (UPI) — Ukraine’s prime minister met with the head of Interpol Tuesday to discuss border security initiatives and ongoing efforts to secure travel documents.

Progress during Djibouti talks essential
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Jan. 20 (UPI) — A top U.N. official says the time has come for Somalia to commit to a real working government and end the ongoing violence in the war-ravaged country.

Ban calls for collaboration in West Africa
DAKAR, Senegal, Jan. 20 (UPI) — The 15 countries of West Africa need to strengthen cooperation to avoid instability during the global financial downturn, a United Nations report says.

Healthcare key to Afghan security
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, Jan. 20 (UPI) — British troops are working to ensure that citizens in Afghanistan’s volatile Helmand province have access to healthcare as a strategy to secure the region.

Tuesday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Light load due to inauguration. Click on headlines to read stories.

WSI meets SAFETY requirements
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 20 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department has certified Wackenhut Services Inc.’s security and fire services for placement on the agency’s approved products list.

Wren to conduct survey in Northeast
ATLANTA, Jan. 20 (UPI) — Video surveillance solutions developer Wren announced plans to conduct a research project on school security in the Northeast United States.

Federal Electronics granted certifications
CRANSTON, R.I., Jan. 20 (UPI) — U.S. company Federal Electronics Inc. has received certifications that recognize its electronic solutions products for the aerospace and defense market.

MSIAC contracted for software support
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 20 (UPI) — The U.S. Air National Guard has contracted the Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center for software support.

Nu-Torque becomes Curtiss-Wright’s segment
ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 20 (UPI) — U.S. company Curtiss-Wright Corp. has acquired a stake in valve solutions developer Nu-Torque in a move to expand in the U.S. Navy market.