Introduction To Security Management

Compare and contrast between Public Security

and Private Security

by Thomas

Definition

Public Security Private Security

Public security is the function of government to ensure the protection

given to communities, organizations and institutions

Private security is a service offered by the agency of private security company to

provide security services to individuals and companies

Similarity

Public Security Private Security

It secures people safety and property from certain threats, and provides security services to communities in need. Maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for

prolonged time.

Different

Public Security Private Security

Apprehension of persons whom he is by law authorized to apprehend. Processing

security intelligence. Conducting prosecutions. Exhibiting information.

Protecting unclaimed and lost property and finding the owners.

The Private Security Guard has powers of detention, search and investigation

within his area of responsibility. Protects the lives of his employer, the employees who work within the premises. Carry out patrols within the premises for purposes of prevention and detection. Carry out security surveys and audits within the

premises.

Function

Public Security Private Security

Maintain law and order in country. Maintain peace and harmony. Implement the respective laws and regulation relating

to their functional capacity. Exercise the powers of arrest in cases of non-

compliance of laws and regulations. Have more legal powers than the private

security personnel.

Assist the public enforcement authorities in maintaining law and order in their

respective jurisdictions. Maintain peace and harmony among employees and

residents in areas under their jurisdiction. Provide armed escort and cash in transit services to customers. Provide unarmed security service to

private firms, company premises, factories and etc.

Conclusion

Public Security Private Security

In conclusion, these two types of security together play a role in maitaining the peace and harmony of the country and society. In a step for the country to achieve lasting peace, the government and private sectors must work together to prevent and curb

crime, because each type of security is a responsibility of a different but similar goals.