Mumbai Must be Secured. Now!

Safety and Security Capabilities of aPrivate Enterprise

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The Urban Century

Governments need to be prepared for inevitable trend of urbanization

• This is the urban century—more people worldwide are living in urban areas than rural for the first time in recorded history

• By 2030, the United Nations expects more than 60% of the world’s population to live in cities

• As existing cities continue to expand, new ones are being developed

• The unprecedented urban growth will be led by developing countries – especially India and China.

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Challenges in today’s Cities

Meaning of Terrorism“There is no official definition of terrorism agreed on throughout the world, and definitions tend to rely heavily on who is doing the definingand for what purpose. Some definitions focus on terrorist tactics todefine the term, while others focus on the actor. “Amy Zalman, Ph.D.

Local Authorities Issues• Attacks targeting symbolic landmarks, crowded public places, public transport, railway stations, hotels, iconic landmarks, etc. • Traffic congestion and safety hazards• Organized crime • Increasing….. - kidnapping - crime against women & children - drug peddling - human trafficking - vehicle theft

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