Sudan Watch: Security situation in Darfur - Sep 28, 2009

by Ingrid Jones

Today marks the thirty-first day of the abduction of two international civilian staff members of the AU-UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) who were taken at gunpoint by four or five armed men from their home in Zalingei, West Darfur, about 400 kilometres from El Fasher, to an unknown location. The incident occurred at about 4.30 in the morning on Saturday 29 August 2009. The workshop was held to broaden participants’ knowledge of community policing procedures and practices, particularly those relevant to issues of safety and security. They focused on topics associated with gender, rule of law and human rights, among others, while their awareness was raised on the work of state security agencies, including the Government of Sudan Police. The participants were reminded that as community policing volunteers, they would be mentors and role models for the camp’s residents, who would also look to them for guidance.

Source: Sudan Watch: Security situation in Darfur - Sep 28, 2009

LifeShield Secures $11 Million in Funding

16.06.10

YARDLEY, Pa., Jun 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- LifeShield Security(TM), the world's first all digital home security system today announced the closing of its second round of funding. Formerly InGrid Home Security, LifeShield is the first national, professional grade and professionally monitored wireless security system that is easy to set up through a simple "plug and protect" process. LifeShield boasts superior protection and the best value in home security.

Since December 2009, LifeShield has raised nearly $11 million in business enterprise funding through two separate funding events. First round investors were Associated Partners, CenterPoint Ventures, Novak Biddle Venture Partners, Novitas Capital and former NutriSystem CEO Michael Hagan. Second round investors include earlier investors Associated Partners, CenterPoint Ventures, Novitas Capital, and Michael Hagan, with new additional funding coming from First Round Capital, MHS Capital, and NewSpring Growth Capital.

Source: MarketWatch (press release)

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