NATIONAL Open University of NigeriaCourse developed by Dr. Niyi AdegokeCourse Edited by Dr A. Ikuomola2025-11-192025-11-192008https://nou.edu.ng/coursewarecontent/CSS%20246.pdfhttps://nou.edu.ng/coursewarecontent/CSS%20246.pdfhttps://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2333This course outlines the nature of crime, theories of crime and crime control and the practical implications of crime in society. It also empowers you in understanding of the preventive mechanism put in place by government and civil society in combating crime as well as to appreciate the sophisticated trends of crime prevention strategies from a global perspective.• Definition of security. • Types of security. • Meaning of types of private security. • Origin and development of private security. • Reasons for the growth of private security sector. • Legal framework of private security company. • Organisation of private security company. • Prospect and limitations of the private guard companies act (1986) to the effective operations of private security companies in Nigeria. • Training and development. • Equipment and other accessories. • Functions of private security. • Risk analysis and the security survey. • Challenges and problems of private security service. • Computer and information security. • Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ) act no 2 of 2003. • List of private security companies in Nigeria. • Conflict management in private security service. • Relationship between police and private security operatives in Nigeria. • Regulation and recommendation of private security service in Nigeria. • Specific security threat.enArticle