Petty Contractor Syndrome of Private Security Industry In India The “Petty Contractor Syndrome” poses significant challenges to the private security industry in India, hindering its potential for profitability, growth, and quality standards delivery The private security industry in India has witnessed substantial growth over the past few decades, primarily driven by rising security concerns and…
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The Beauty of the Security Industry
A Calling for the Honest, the Watchful, and the Brave.In today’s world, where job uncertainty weighs heavy on the shoulders of young professionals… Where degrees sometimes feel disconnected from destiny…Where years of arduous work is sidelined by a mass layoff… And where ambition often waits in vain for an opportunity…There exists an industry that doesn’t…
India’s Private Security Crisis: Why Policy Reform Can’t Wait Any Longer
India’s ₹1.5 lakh crore private security sector is in crisis due to outdated regulation and inconsistent enforcement. CAPSI leads the call for urgent PSARA reform, guard welfare, and a central regulatory authority to safeguard India’s frontline workforce. Introduction: A Nation Guarded, But Not Watching India’s private security industry, with over 12 million personnel, silently forms…
Capacity Building in Security Risk Consulting: A Strategic Imperative in an Evolving Threat Landscape
In a world where the contours of security threats are shifting from the merely physical to increasingly digital realms, the traditional boundaries of security risk consulting are being redefined. Today, it is not enough to assess vulnerabilities in bricks and mortar; there is an urgent need to assess the readiness of people—the first and last…
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) – Relevance to Private Security Industry (PSI)
Introduction The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are a profoundly important part of the Indian Constitution but are often understated. When the framers of our Constitution met to decide the foundation of a free India, they wanted a document which not only organizes the running of the Governments but also reflects the soul of…
Private Security Agencies are Proxy Service Providers of the Government
By Kunwar Vikram Singh,Chairman, CAPSI Introduction In India, the Constitution enshrines the fundamental right to security for every citizen, placing the onus on the government to uphold law and order. The security of citizens is explicitly stated as a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution. It is implicitly covered under the right to life and…
Drones in the Private Security Industry
Introduction The rapid advancement of drone technology has significantly impacted various industries, including the private security. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have revolutionized surveillance, threat detection, and emergency response. With the ability to provide real-time aerial monitoring, drones enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations in the private security domain. Their integration…
Maintaining Standards in the Private Security Sector
Introduction The private security sector plays a critical role in ensuring safety and security for individuals, businesses, and institutions. As threats evolve, the demand for professional, reliable, and standardized private security services has grown exponentially. However, maintaining uniform standards across the sector remains a challenge, with significant concerns surrounding the operations of unlicensed agencies, inconsistent…
Mental Health Professionals Need Therapy Too
If I had a rupee for every time I heard this, I’d have enough to start my own retreat in the Maldives and pretend stress was a myth. But alas, here I am, scribbling notes in my therapy journal instead of sipping coconut water by the beach. Let’s talk about the unspoken epidemic—mental health professionals…
The Evolving Landscape of Risk Management in the Age of AI: Balancing Innovation with Security
Cyber-attacks are evolving. The rapid advancement of technology has brought unprecedented convenience, but it has also opened doors to ethical dilemmas and potential misuse. As AI tools become more accessible, their dual nature as both instruments of progress and potential threats grows clearer. One of the most alarming possibilities lies in the hypothetical misuse of…
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