As demand for contract security rises, governments and businesses face critical challenges.

As demand for contract security rises, governments and businesses face critical challenges:

• Defining clear roles and expectations for security personnel

• Enhancing training and oversight to boost professionalism and accountability

• Balancing private security investments with public safety to ensure equitable policing

Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services

Private security can support law enforcement—but it’s not a replacement. Effective crime prevention requires better coordination between police and security firms to maintain ethical, legal, and community-centered strategies.

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Source:
The Expanding Role Of Private Security In Policing Gaps. (March 14, 2025). Security GuardMagazine.