The Christmas and New Year festivity period is upon us and with it comes the glitz, glamour, gifts, visitors, outings, store/ market visit, concerts, parties amongst others. While all of these are ongoing, criminals usually swing into action by taking advantage of the buzz of activity and inattentiveness to details of people, desperation and urgency [...]

The need for a faster banking system to meet up with current commercial transactions and the global market phenomenon has led to the increased demand and use of ATM cards by bank customers. This has, however, come with its own security threats, as robbers, scammers and other criminals have found ways to get access to [...]

In the world today, many situations are perceived as threatening. This blurs the line between a perceived threat and a real threat. A threat is something that poses risk or danger to one’s health or wellbeing. A perceived threat, is seen as a stimulus arousing the emotion of fear. It is the perception of danger [...]

Up until the mid-1900s, airline security was not really an issue of concern, but the airline hijacking and terrorism in the 1960s, including the hijacking of a National Airlines jet to Havana, Cuba, in 1961 which sparked a decade-long rash of similar acts by various terrorist groups gave rise to the need for security systems [...]

In view of the current state of affairs in Nigeria today, the means of identifying one’s self has become a paramount issue in our society. So many have become a victim of circumstances due to the lack of appropriately identifying themselves. An identity document (ID card or colloquial papers) is any document that may be used to prove a [...]

While the right to voice displeasure/ dissatisfaction is a right usually protected by the Constitution of various states, treaties, and ordinances, it is pertinent to note that the most peaceful or organized protest can lead to a riot or civil unrest without forewarning. It is, therefore, imperative to stay safe in such situations. Below are [...]

With the rapid growth of I.T infrastructure, the word is that technology is going to put security guards out of work en masse, as technology will be taking over the security functions. However, if you visit any residential estate, company or establishment, the most common security feature you will find aside the electric fence and [...]

The deficit of trust between security personnel and the public is all too common.  The loss of public trust is happening all around the globe. This is affecting relations among the people and the government, as well as, other institutions. The citizens are entitled to feel safe and secure and protected in their daily lives. [...]

The need for law, order, and security is an inevitable human need. As humans, we live in groups and the security of life and property becomes an issue.  Thus, this is an issue every society (developed, developing, and underdeveloped) contends with daily. No state can claim to be 100 percent secured and crime-free, and this [...]

When it comes to personal safety, children are among the most vulnerable. This is why it is imperative to teach your child about personal safety. It is never too early nor too late. Personal safety training educates the child on safety methods and empowers children to take part in their own protection by giving them [...]