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South Wales Argus
23-07-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
New award for Wales to bring forest education to youngsters
The Welsh edition of the award was launched by the Royal Forestry Society, with support from Natural Resources Wales, at the Royal Welsh Show. It will help inspire youngsters to learn about their local trees and woodlands. Since its launch in 2019, 100,000 children and young people have participated in the RFS Junior Forester Award across England and Scotland. The Welsh award means those in Wales can now take part in activities and resources which meet the specific needs of the Curriculum for Wales. The six-session programme, available in Welsh and English, is designed to suit all ages from four to 14 and aims to give children the skills and knowledge to care for the trees in their school grounds and in the wider community. The Welsh edition includes an explanation of how each section relates to the Curriculum for Wales, links to NRW resources, ideas for places to visit and Welsh projects to get involved in. Becky Wilkinson, author of the JFA, said: 'Over the past six years, it has been wonderful to see how much children have benefitted from the Junior Forester Award and enjoyed taking responsibility for the trees in their community.' Lyndsey Rawlinson, NRW's head of land stewardship, said: 'As managers of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate covering 126,000 hectares we welcome this award which helps children and young people gain an insight into forestry. 'Trees play an essential role in delivering our well-being objectives to help nature and people thrive and children are key to helping deliver this for future generations.' The award can be used by schools, community organisations or families who want to get their kids or pupils engaged in their natural surroundings. All that is needed is access to a small number of trees, a free downloadable Junior Forester Award handbook for the leader and a booklet for each child. Downloadable certificates are provided for free by the RFS and optional badges are available for purchase on the RFS online shop.
India Today
14-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Can a simple diet change reduce chances of dementia, Alzheimer's disease?
Is the food on your plate the secret to a sharper mind after 60? A growing body of research says yes, and a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing offers some of the strongest evidence study, conducted by researchers at Yonsei University, South Korea, tracked over 1,31,000 adults aged 40 to 69 over a span of thirteen and a half years, investigating how four well-established dietary patterns impacted their risk of developing findings were clear: following diets rich in whole foods, leafy greens, and healthy fats, especially the MIND diet, significantly reduced the risk of dementia by up to 28%. WHAT IS THE MIND DIET?The MIND diet, short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a hybrid of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). But it goes a step further by targeting nutrients specifically linked to brain health and cognitive brain-boosting components of the MIND diet include:Flavonoids and polyphenols from fruits, vegetables, tea, and dark chocolateFolate from leafy greens and legumesOmega-3 fatty acids from oily fish, seeds, and nutsCompared to general healthy eating guidelines, the MIND diet places special emphasis on daily consumption of green leafy vegetables and weekly servings of berries and fish foods known to nourish neurons and reduce brain HIGHLIGHTS: MIND DIET STANDS OUTResearchers scored participants' diets using four systems: Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), MIND Diet Score, Recommended Food Score (RFS), and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI)The MIND and RFS diets showed the strongest associations with lower dementia risk, while a higher score on the Energy-adjusted Dietary Inflammatory Index (EDII), which reflects diets high in processed and inflammatory foods, was linked to a 30% higher risk of dementia.'The associations between dietary patterns and dementia were stronger in older adults and women, and varied by obesity status, highlighting how diet affects different populations differently,' the researchers AS PREVENTION, NOT JUST NUTRITIONThis study reinforces findings from earlier research. For instance, a previous trial of 906 older adults found that those with higher MIND diet scores experienced slower cognitive decline over nearly five autopsy-based study of 581 participants revealed that those who had followed the MIND or Mediterranean diet had fewer amyloid plaques in their brains, a biological hallmark of Alzheimer's both studies, higher intake of leafy greens was the most protective dietary CURE, BUT PREVENTION IS POWERFULWith no definitive cure for dementia, researchers stress the urgency of prevention-focused interventions, particularly findings underscore the potential of dietary interventions as modifiable factors to reduce the risk of dementia, especially in vulnerable populations,' the authors also noted that unlike earlier studies, this research compared multiple dietary patterns and followed participants for more than a decade, providing robust, long-term WHAT SHOULD YOU EAT TO PROTECT YOUR BRAIN?To follow the MIND diet, here's a simple roadmap:Eat more of:Leafy greens (daily)Berries (more than two days per week)Whole grainsNuts and seedsLegumesFish (once a week)Poultry (at least twice a week)Olive oil as main cooking fatLimit these foods:Red and processed meatsButter and stick margarineCheesePastries and sweetsFried and fast foodsWith science uncovering more about the links between food and brain health, one thing is becoming clear: what's good for your heart is often good for your no single diet guarantees immunity from cognitive decline, the MIND diet could be practical, sustainable with strong evidence to nourish your brain.- Ends
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Prior close to new Livingston deal'
Livingston goalkeeper Jerome Prior is close to agreeing a new three-year contract with the club after two six-figure bids from Latvian champions RFS were rejected for the 29-year-old last month. (Sky Sports), externalRead Saturday's Scottish Gossip in full.
The Advertiser
03-07-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Black Summer 'hero' firie quits Rural Fire Service in disgust after 18 years
A firefighter who was awarded for bravery during the Black Summer fires and suffered ongoing health issues, has resigned from the NSW Rural Fire Service. Ian Avage, previously a Rural Fire Service captain and group captain at Splitters Creek, located in Albury NSW, cited bullying, double standards and a lack of support for volunteers as his reason for quitting. "I can no longer be a part of what is quite obviously a failing organisation," Mr Avage said in his resignation letter, seen by - ACM masthead -The Border Mail and quoted with his permission. Mr Avage, an 18-year volunteer firefighting veteran, was one of six Riverina volunteers, including fallen firefighter Samuel McPaul, recognised for bravery during a tornado-like fire at Green Hill in 2019. The deputy group captain at the time was checking on his crews when a fireball exploded, forcing his vehicle to roll on its side. Mr Avage left his RFS vehicle and ran through the horrifying conditions to take shelter in a nearby property before his vehicle exploded into flames. "A 28-year-old lost his life in a nearby vehicle on that day," Mr Avage said. "Five other firefighters were injured in varying degrees, including myself. "I smashed my way out of the car window. The RFS vehicle was fully engulfed with flames. "I was 60 seconds off being toast. "Some time later, as a result of that day, things spiralled, went south for me, and I've got no qualms in talking about that. "I went through a couple of years of pretty nasty PTSD and put my family and friends through absolute hell. "Luckily, I was supported by good family, friends and a couple of very good people within the local RFS office. "No support from NSWRFS though; once you are given a workers' compensation claim number, they wipe their hands of you. Their mental health program has been a dismal failure." Mr Avage said he withdrew from his business, sold his partnership and worked for the RFS as a casual employee for three months. Then came a battle to get fair rights for his workmates. "It's taken me and another casual employee two, to two-and-a-half years to fight them, for myself and 20 other casual volunteers who were employed on a casual contract to get what was entitled to us," he said. "Finally, we got everything we're entitled to, but it took me and one other to continually pursue the RFS. "I had been in a sizeable business and worked closely with unions and negotiated EBAs over many years in the construction industry, and I wouldn't take no for an answer. "Their answer is no ... deny, deny, deny." Mr Avage said there would be more damage done before senior figures at the RFS "take off their blinkers". "The dictatorial hypocrisy that NSWRFS has become will prevail unless volunteers continue to stand up to them," Mr Avage said. "The sooner they realise and remember that without volunteers they have no job, the better. "Unfortunately, I feel there is some damage to be done still before they take off their blinkers." Volunteer Fire Fighters Association president Jon Russell said Mr Avage was one of many RFS volunteers to have quit after being "treated appallingly": "Eighteen years of unpaid volunteer service has just walked away because of the ongoing appalling treatment of volunteers by the RFS hierarchy," Mr Russell said. Mr Russell said he had alerted Albury-based Greens MP Amanda Cohn to the reasons leading to Mr Avage's resignation. Dr Cohn in April questioned the then-RFS commissioner, Rob Rogers, at a NSW estimates committee hearing about an alleged "bullying culture" within the organisation. "Last estimates, we discussed the monitoring of bullying within the RFS," Dr Cohn said. "You were on record previously saying you didn't think there was a problem with bullying, but a problem with accountability." Mr Rogers replied: "As at 28 March, we have received 223 workplace complaints ... whilst I don't like complaints, I think it's a good sign that there are more complaints. "It makes people feel a level of confidence in reporting through it. I would expect that there'd be a level of surge. "They've come through different ways - a formal complaint form and a third-party hotline that we've set up where people can ring a different outside agency to report it. "We've been working through those complaints. The new system is there and it's working." The RFS told The Border Mail it had "zero tolerance" for bullying or harassment. An RFS spokesperson said the service "sincerely thanks former captain Avage for his many years of service to his community and the organisation". "We take all complaints of inappropriate behaviour seriously and are committed to ensuring every member feels safe, supported and respected," the spokesperson said "To support this, the service implemented a number of mechanisms ... which provided current and former members with access to an independent review of serious misconduct matters, and now has the Workplace Complaints Resolution Framework, which came into effect in July 2024. "The RFS is also committed to the wellbeing of its members. "In the years following the 2019-20 fire season, the most devastating in the state's history, the service significantly expanded its mental health and wellbeing support, introducing new programs and strengthening existing services." A firefighter who was awarded for bravery during the Black Summer fires and suffered ongoing health issues, has resigned from the NSW Rural Fire Service. Ian Avage, previously a Rural Fire Service captain and group captain at Splitters Creek, located in Albury NSW, cited bullying, double standards and a lack of support for volunteers as his reason for quitting. "I can no longer be a part of what is quite obviously a failing organisation," Mr Avage said in his resignation letter, seen by - ACM masthead -The Border Mail and quoted with his permission. Mr Avage, an 18-year volunteer firefighting veteran, was one of six Riverina volunteers, including fallen firefighter Samuel McPaul, recognised for bravery during a tornado-like fire at Green Hill in 2019. The deputy group captain at the time was checking on his crews when a fireball exploded, forcing his vehicle to roll on its side. Mr Avage left his RFS vehicle and ran through the horrifying conditions to take shelter in a nearby property before his vehicle exploded into flames. "A 28-year-old lost his life in a nearby vehicle on that day," Mr Avage said. "Five other firefighters were injured in varying degrees, including myself. "I smashed my way out of the car window. The RFS vehicle was fully engulfed with flames. "I was 60 seconds off being toast. "Some time later, as a result of that day, things spiralled, went south for me, and I've got no qualms in talking about that. "I went through a couple of years of pretty nasty PTSD and put my family and friends through absolute hell. "Luckily, I was supported by good family, friends and a couple of very good people within the local RFS office. "No support from NSWRFS though; once you are given a workers' compensation claim number, they wipe their hands of you. Their mental health program has been a dismal failure." Mr Avage said he withdrew from his business, sold his partnership and worked for the RFS as a casual employee for three months. Then came a battle to get fair rights for his workmates. "It's taken me and another casual employee two, to two-and-a-half years to fight them, for myself and 20 other casual volunteers who were employed on a casual contract to get what was entitled to us," he said. "Finally, we got everything we're entitled to, but it took me and one other to continually pursue the RFS. "I had been in a sizeable business and worked closely with unions and negotiated EBAs over many years in the construction industry, and I wouldn't take no for an answer. "Their answer is no ... deny, deny, deny." Mr Avage said there would be more damage done before senior figures at the RFS "take off their blinkers". "The dictatorial hypocrisy that NSWRFS has become will prevail unless volunteers continue to stand up to them," Mr Avage said. "The sooner they realise and remember that without volunteers they have no job, the better. "Unfortunately, I feel there is some damage to be done still before they take off their blinkers." Volunteer Fire Fighters Association president Jon Russell said Mr Avage was one of many RFS volunteers to have quit after being "treated appallingly": "Eighteen years of unpaid volunteer service has just walked away because of the ongoing appalling treatment of volunteers by the RFS hierarchy," Mr Russell said. Mr Russell said he had alerted Albury-based Greens MP Amanda Cohn to the reasons leading to Mr Avage's resignation. Dr Cohn in April questioned the then-RFS commissioner, Rob Rogers, at a NSW estimates committee hearing about an alleged "bullying culture" within the organisation. "Last estimates, we discussed the monitoring of bullying within the RFS," Dr Cohn said. "You were on record previously saying you didn't think there was a problem with bullying, but a problem with accountability." Mr Rogers replied: "As at 28 March, we have received 223 workplace complaints ... whilst I don't like complaints, I think it's a good sign that there are more complaints. "It makes people feel a level of confidence in reporting through it. I would expect that there'd be a level of surge. "They've come through different ways - a formal complaint form and a third-party hotline that we've set up where people can ring a different outside agency to report it. "We've been working through those complaints. The new system is there and it's working." The RFS told The Border Mail it had "zero tolerance" for bullying or harassment. An RFS spokesperson said the service "sincerely thanks former captain Avage for his many years of service to his community and the organisation". "We take all complaints of inappropriate behaviour seriously and are committed to ensuring every member feels safe, supported and respected," the spokesperson said "To support this, the service implemented a number of mechanisms ... which provided current and former members with access to an independent review of serious misconduct matters, and now has the Workplace Complaints Resolution Framework, which came into effect in July 2024. "The RFS is also committed to the wellbeing of its members. "In the years following the 2019-20 fire season, the most devastating in the state's history, the service significantly expanded its mental health and wellbeing support, introducing new programs and strengthening existing services." A firefighter who was awarded for bravery during the Black Summer fires and suffered ongoing health issues, has resigned from the NSW Rural Fire Service. Ian Avage, previously a Rural Fire Service captain and group captain at Splitters Creek, located in Albury NSW, cited bullying, double standards and a lack of support for volunteers as his reason for quitting. "I can no longer be a part of what is quite obviously a failing organisation," Mr Avage said in his resignation letter, seen by - ACM masthead -The Border Mail and quoted with his permission. Mr Avage, an 18-year volunteer firefighting veteran, was one of six Riverina volunteers, including fallen firefighter Samuel McPaul, recognised for bravery during a tornado-like fire at Green Hill in 2019. The deputy group captain at the time was checking on his crews when a fireball exploded, forcing his vehicle to roll on its side. Mr Avage left his RFS vehicle and ran through the horrifying conditions to take shelter in a nearby property before his vehicle exploded into flames. "A 28-year-old lost his life in a nearby vehicle on that day," Mr Avage said. "Five other firefighters were injured in varying degrees, including myself. "I smashed my way out of the car window. The RFS vehicle was fully engulfed with flames. "I was 60 seconds off being toast. "Some time later, as a result of that day, things spiralled, went south for me, and I've got no qualms in talking about that. "I went through a couple of years of pretty nasty PTSD and put my family and friends through absolute hell. "Luckily, I was supported by good family, friends and a couple of very good people within the local RFS office. "No support from NSWRFS though; once you are given a workers' compensation claim number, they wipe their hands of you. Their mental health program has been a dismal failure." Mr Avage said he withdrew from his business, sold his partnership and worked for the RFS as a casual employee for three months. Then came a battle to get fair rights for his workmates. "It's taken me and another casual employee two, to two-and-a-half years to fight them, for myself and 20 other casual volunteers who were employed on a casual contract to get what was entitled to us," he said. "Finally, we got everything we're entitled to, but it took me and one other to continually pursue the RFS. "I had been in a sizeable business and worked closely with unions and negotiated EBAs over many years in the construction industry, and I wouldn't take no for an answer. "Their answer is no ... deny, deny, deny." Mr Avage said there would be more damage done before senior figures at the RFS "take off their blinkers". "The dictatorial hypocrisy that NSWRFS has become will prevail unless volunteers continue to stand up to them," Mr Avage said. "The sooner they realise and remember that without volunteers they have no job, the better. "Unfortunately, I feel there is some damage to be done still before they take off their blinkers." Volunteer Fire Fighters Association president Jon Russell said Mr Avage was one of many RFS volunteers to have quit after being "treated appallingly": "Eighteen years of unpaid volunteer service has just walked away because of the ongoing appalling treatment of volunteers by the RFS hierarchy," Mr Russell said. Mr Russell said he had alerted Albury-based Greens MP Amanda Cohn to the reasons leading to Mr Avage's resignation. Dr Cohn in April questioned the then-RFS commissioner, Rob Rogers, at a NSW estimates committee hearing about an alleged "bullying culture" within the organisation. "Last estimates, we discussed the monitoring of bullying within the RFS," Dr Cohn said. "You were on record previously saying you didn't think there was a problem with bullying, but a problem with accountability." Mr Rogers replied: "As at 28 March, we have received 223 workplace complaints ... whilst I don't like complaints, I think it's a good sign that there are more complaints. "It makes people feel a level of confidence in reporting through it. I would expect that there'd be a level of surge. "They've come through different ways - a formal complaint form and a third-party hotline that we've set up where people can ring a different outside agency to report it. "We've been working through those complaints. The new system is there and it's working." The RFS told The Border Mail it had "zero tolerance" for bullying or harassment. An RFS spokesperson said the service "sincerely thanks former captain Avage for his many years of service to his community and the organisation". "We take all complaints of inappropriate behaviour seriously and are committed to ensuring every member feels safe, supported and respected," the spokesperson said "To support this, the service implemented a number of mechanisms ... which provided current and former members with access to an independent review of serious misconduct matters, and now has the Workplace Complaints Resolution Framework, which came into effect in July 2024. "The RFS is also committed to the wellbeing of its members. "In the years following the 2019-20 fire season, the most devastating in the state's history, the service significantly expanded its mental health and wellbeing support, introducing new programs and strengthening existing services." A firefighter who was awarded for bravery during the Black Summer fires and suffered ongoing health issues, has resigned from the NSW Rural Fire Service. Ian Avage, previously a Rural Fire Service captain and group captain at Splitters Creek, located in Albury NSW, cited bullying, double standards and a lack of support for volunteers as his reason for quitting. "I can no longer be a part of what is quite obviously a failing organisation," Mr Avage said in his resignation letter, seen by - ACM masthead -The Border Mail and quoted with his permission. Mr Avage, an 18-year volunteer firefighting veteran, was one of six Riverina volunteers, including fallen firefighter Samuel McPaul, recognised for bravery during a tornado-like fire at Green Hill in 2019. The deputy group captain at the time was checking on his crews when a fireball exploded, forcing his vehicle to roll on its side. Mr Avage left his RFS vehicle and ran through the horrifying conditions to take shelter in a nearby property before his vehicle exploded into flames. "A 28-year-old lost his life in a nearby vehicle on that day," Mr Avage said. "Five other firefighters were injured in varying degrees, including myself. "I smashed my way out of the car window. The RFS vehicle was fully engulfed with flames. "I was 60 seconds off being toast. "Some time later, as a result of that day, things spiralled, went south for me, and I've got no qualms in talking about that. "I went through a couple of years of pretty nasty PTSD and put my family and friends through absolute hell. "Luckily, I was supported by good family, friends and a couple of very good people within the local RFS office. "No support from NSWRFS though; once you are given a workers' compensation claim number, they wipe their hands of you. Their mental health program has been a dismal failure." Mr Avage said he withdrew from his business, sold his partnership and worked for the RFS as a casual employee for three months. Then came a battle to get fair rights for his workmates. "It's taken me and another casual employee two, to two-and-a-half years to fight them, for myself and 20 other casual volunteers who were employed on a casual contract to get what was entitled to us," he said. "Finally, we got everything we're entitled to, but it took me and one other to continually pursue the RFS. "I had been in a sizeable business and worked closely with unions and negotiated EBAs over many years in the construction industry, and I wouldn't take no for an answer. "Their answer is no ... deny, deny, deny." Mr Avage said there would be more damage done before senior figures at the RFS "take off their blinkers". "The dictatorial hypocrisy that NSWRFS has become will prevail unless volunteers continue to stand up to them," Mr Avage said. "The sooner they realise and remember that without volunteers they have no job, the better. "Unfortunately, I feel there is some damage to be done still before they take off their blinkers." Volunteer Fire Fighters Association president Jon Russell said Mr Avage was one of many RFS volunteers to have quit after being "treated appallingly": "Eighteen years of unpaid volunteer service has just walked away because of the ongoing appalling treatment of volunteers by the RFS hierarchy," Mr Russell said. Mr Russell said he had alerted Albury-based Greens MP Amanda Cohn to the reasons leading to Mr Avage's resignation. Dr Cohn in April questioned the then-RFS commissioner, Rob Rogers, at a NSW estimates committee hearing about an alleged "bullying culture" within the organisation. "Last estimates, we discussed the monitoring of bullying within the RFS," Dr Cohn said. "You were on record previously saying you didn't think there was a problem with bullying, but a problem with accountability." Mr Rogers replied: "As at 28 March, we have received 223 workplace complaints ... whilst I don't like complaints, I think it's a good sign that there are more complaints. "It makes people feel a level of confidence in reporting through it. I would expect that there'd be a level of surge. "They've come through different ways - a formal complaint form and a third-party hotline that we've set up where people can ring a different outside agency to report it. "We've been working through those complaints. The new system is there and it's working." The RFS told The Border Mail it had "zero tolerance" for bullying or harassment. An RFS spokesperson said the service "sincerely thanks former captain Avage for his many years of service to his community and the organisation". "We take all complaints of inappropriate behaviour seriously and are committed to ensuring every member feels safe, supported and respected," the spokesperson said "To support this, the service implemented a number of mechanisms ... which provided current and former members with access to an independent review of serious misconduct matters, and now has the Workplace Complaints Resolution Framework, which came into effect in July 2024. "The RFS is also committed to the wellbeing of its members. "In the years following the 2019-20 fire season, the most devastating in the state's history, the service significantly expanded its mental health and wellbeing support, introducing new programs and strengthening existing services."
Hamilton Spectator
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Regula Powers Ecuador's Plan to Modernize Every Border – From Airports to Maritime Ports
RESTON, Va., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ecuador's border control authorities have significantly enhanced their identity verification capabilities by deploying a suite of advanced document examination devices from Regula. The nationwide upgrade, supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and local partner INSETK, brings automation, precision, and speed to the country's border checkpoints, which collectively process nearly 1.5 million travelers annually. The project is a major step in Ecuador's mission to modernize all land, air, and maritime entry points, including key international airports in Quito and Guayaquil, as well as northern and southern border crossings. These strategic locations now benefit from Regula's advanced forensic devices, which enable fast and reliable detection of fraudulent documents—critical in the fight against identity-related crime. The immigration officers of Ecuador during the training on how to effectively use Regula's devices Closing the gap with a set of forensic devices Previously, document checks at Ecuador border crossings were largely manual and supported by outdated equipment, often handled by just two officers per site. This made the process slow, error-prone, and vulnerable to sophisticated fraud. To address this, Ecuador's border checkpoints were equipped with the following Regula solutions: Regula's video spectral comparators are controlled via Regula Forensic Studio (RFS), a cross-platform software solution for advanced document checks. It enables precise measurements, image comparison, report generation, and scripted workflows for faster, consistent inspections. With RFS, officers can also verify MRZs, RFID chips, barcodes, and IPI—all without extra tools. For deeper document examination, border control officers have real-time access to Regula's Information Reference System (IRS), which provides synchronized reference images and lighting presets for fast, precise comparison of travel documents. RFS also integrates with Regula Document Reader SDK to automate travel document verification and prevent fraud through data cross-verification and robust authenticity checks. Importantly, Regula's software is backed by its proprietary identity document template database—the world's largest—featuring over 15,000 templates from 252 countries and territories , ensuring reliable validation at border checkpoints. Trusted results, faster than ever Since implementing Regula's solutions, Ecuadorian border control authorities have noticed notable improvements: 'Apart from the technology upgrade and fraud detection improvement at the border crossings, our collaboration with Regula demonstrated another success. The project was fulfilled very smoothly. From the beginning, we've received full support from Regula's team—they were always ready to help with any issue, even those caused by users on the ground. It's definitely a level of service that makes a real difference,' says Diego Calderon, Chief Executive Officer at INSETK. 'Border security is where precision, speed, and trust must converge. We're proud to support Ecuador in modernizing its checkpoints with tools that meet forensic standards while being easy to use in the field. This project shows how technology can turn critical inspection tasks from time-consuming to streamlined, without compromising security,' comments Arif Mamedov, CEO at Regula Forensics, Inc. To learn more about Ecuador's improved border security through advanced identity verification, visit Regula's website for the full case study . About Regula Regula is a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions. With our 30+ years of experience in forensic research and the most comprehensive library of document templates in the world, we create breakthrough technologies for document and biometric verification. Our hardware and software solutions allow over 1,000 organizations and 80 border control authorities globally to provide top-notch client service without compromising safety, security, or speed. Regula has been repeatedly named a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Identity Verification. Learn more at . Contact: Kristina – ks@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
