Legal And Social Framework Of Private Security In Nig.

1. Define security and differentiate between different types of security services.
2. Understand the legal and social framework governing private security services in Nigeria.
3. Apply risk analysis and security survey techniques to identify and mitigate security threats.
4. Explain the functions and challenges of private security companies.
5. Discuss the relationship between public law enforcement and private security operatives.
6. Analyze specific security threats and develop appropriate countermeasures.

13 weeks, about 68 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: What is Security? · 2 hours

     Read the definition of security and examine related concepts.. Discuss the importance of security in various contexts..

   • Unit 2: Types of Security · 2 hours

     Understand the various types of security including IT, physical, political, and monetary security.. Differentiate between physical security, information security, and infrastructure security..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Meaning and Types of Private Security · 3 hours

     Define the term Private security and understand its scope.. Identify and describe different types of Private Security companies..

   • Unit 4: Origin and Development of Private Security · 3 hours

     Give a brief history and development of private Security Service in Nigeria.. Understand the factors that led to the emergence of private security companies..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Reasons for the growth of Private Security Sector · 4 hours

     Identify and analyze the reasons for the growth of the private security sector.. Discuss the impact of globalization, marketization, and downsizing of armed forces on private security..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Legal Framework of Private Security Company · 3 hours

     Examine the legal framework guiding the licensing of PSCs.. Develop an understanding of the features of the PGCs Act..

   • Unit 2: Organization of Private Security Company · 3 hours

     Understand the structural organization of PSCs.. Understand job specialization, staff overturn, and job equalities..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Prospect and Limitations of The Private Guard Companies Act ( 1986) To The Effective Operations Of Private SecurityCompanies In Nigeria · 4 hours

     Understand the Prospect and Limitations of The Private Guard Companies Act (1986) To The Effective Operations Of Private Security Companies In Nigeria.. Analyze the effectiveness of the Private Guard Companies Act..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Training and Development · 4 hours

     Understand the training criteria in security operation.. Understand terminologies and content of training course for private security guards.. Examine the importance of basic training for private security guards in general..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 5: Equipment and Other Accessories · 3 hours

     Know the types of security equipment and accessories in demand.. Understand the applications of different equipment in private security operations..

   • Unit 1: Functions of Private Security · 3 hours

     Discuss the functions of the private security companies.. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of private security companies..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Risk Analysis and the Security Survey · 3 hours

     Explain Risks Management and Security Survey.. Analyze Security Risk and Security check list..

   • Unit 3: Challenges and Problems of Private Security Service · 3 hours

     Discuss the challenges and problems facing private security services.. Understand the factors affecting the efficiency of private security guards..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 4: Computer and Information Security · 3 hours

     Explain the concept of computer security and system protection.. Discuss the need for computer security and examine methods of computer crimes..

   • Unit 5: Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC) · 3 hours

     Explain the historical background of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).. State the functions and explain the organization structure of NSCDC..

10. Week 10Module 4:

    • Unit 1: List of Private Security Companies in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Mention key private security companies in Nigeria.. Discuss Halogen Security Company Limited as one of numerous private security companies in Nigeria..

    • Unit 2: Conflict Management in Private Security Service · 3 hours

      Identify sources of conflict in PSCs.. Understand management of conflict in PSCs..

11. Week 11Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Relationship between Police and Private Security Operatives in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Explain the benefits of law enforcement and private security partnerships.. Know the relationship and differences in the operations of public security forces and PSCs..

    • Unit 4: Regulation and Recommendation of Private Security Service in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Understand the need to maintain standard in private security through adequate regulations, guidelines and policies.. Understand the aim of fostering unity and trust between security operatives..

12. Week 12Module 4:

    • Unit 5: Specific Security threat · 4 hours

      Explain economic/white-collar crime, burglary and robbery.. Discuss the effect of labour dispute on security, espionage and piracy..

13. Week 13All Modules

    • Revision · 6 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Prepare for final examination..