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Module 1: FUNDAMENTAL OF SECURITY

Welcome Notes:

WELCOME CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS

I. INTRODUCTION:

This module focuses on the fundamental of security. It is important to individuals

such as a homeowner who wants to protect valuable items in his house, a parent who does
not want her child to be harmed while in school, an employee who wants to save for a
comfortable retirement, or an online shopper who wants to purchase a gadget via the
internet.
It is important to private companies such as a jewelry store or establishment or
internet company that requires personal information and passwords from its users. Of
course, it is also very important for the government to maintain military forces, use
intelligence service, civil defense policies, and implement emergency preparedness
II. OBJECTIVES:
measures to serve and protect its citizens.
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Identify Security and its related concepts
2. Distinguish the Philippine security in the history times with present times
3. Explain the Security Management in Organizations

III. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES:

Before you proceed to the main lesson, test yourself in this activity.

Questions:
What can you say about this image?

What comes to your mind when you see this image? _

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SOURCE:
https://www.google.com/search?q=the+concepts+of+asset,+risk,+threat+and+individual
&sxsrf=ALeKk000yS0vlcu- CWX2nm7BpiP-
rXRmXw:1596443450251&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa
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GREAT!!!
You may now proceed to the main lesson.

IV. LESSON PROPER

LET’S BEGIN!

Based on the preliminary activities, what did you notice about it?

CONGRATULATIONS!
You may now proceed to the lesson.
Definition of Security
The word secure is derived from the Latin securus which means “safe” or “without
care, or from se cura, wherein se means “free from” and "cura” means “care”.
To be secured could mean many different things. It could mean being free from
danger, risk, injury, fear, trouble, doubt or anxiety. Being secure could also refer to being
dependable, strong, good, impregnable or inviolable. Or simply, could mean having peace
of mind.
Security can be defined as the degree of protection or resistance against harm,
danger, loss, and criminals. As a form of protection, it includes structures and processes
that provide or improve security as a condition.
Related Concept
Understanding the concept of security requires further definitions of other related
concepts such as assets, risk, threats and vulnerability.
An asset is anything tangible or intangible that is capable of being owned or
controlled to produce value. If it has positive economic value, it is considered an asset. Or
more simply, if its value can be converted into cash, it is an asset (Sullivan & Sheffrin,
2003).
Risk- is the uncertain of financial loss, then probability that a loss has occurred or will
occur, the variations between actual and expected results, or the possible occurrence of an
undesirable event. The end result of risk is loss or decrease in value (Sennewald, 2003).
Threat and vulnerability are sometimes interchangeable used with risk. A threat is
anything that could adversely affect assets; it can be classified into natural hazards (such
as floods), accidents (chemical spills), or international terrorism). Vulnerability means
weakness, flaw, or virtually anything that may conceivably be exploited by a threat;
example are holes in a fence, an out-of-date key system key system or the introduction of a
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computer virus (Sennewald,2003).

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HISTORY OF SECURITY
Historical Roots of Security
The historical roots of private agencies can be traced back to thousands of years
when the protection of life and personal property were up to the individual, and later on
passed to tribes, and then to cities.
In pre-historic times, man recognized the need to keep himself from both known
and unknown enemies such as animals, other inhabitants and the environment. He used
different methods to keep himself safe such as crafting weapons out of stone and metal,
building fire to word off animals, staying in caves or tree houses, and even staying in the
middle of the lake for protection.
The Greek of the ancient period were the ones who organized the first police force
in city states which they termed polis. The Romans, on the other hand, established the
praetorian Guards known as vigils who were tasked to be fire fighters.
In the middle ages during their invasion of England, the French formed a group of
carefully selected men called shires or sheriff to look after the peace and order of the
different regions.

Security in the Philippine History

During the pre -colonial period in the Philippines, the sovereign monarch called
datu or lakan had servants called aliping namamahay who acted as their watchman or
protector.
The Spanish colonial government introduced the Guardia Civil in the Philippines in
1868 to serve as police force based on the Civil Guard of Spain. They performed patrol
functions in cities and towns, organized operations for the suppression of bandit groups,
and imposed penalties for infringement of laws and local ordinances.
After World War II, the Indian national or the Bombay pioneered as the watchman
who protected a specific building or commercial establishment.

Security in the Present Time

History shows how public law enforcement and private security evolved from the
same roots but eventually took different directions. The police served the public interest
while the security force served private interests. As crime became a bigger problem
especially in urban areas, police departments who previously looked down at private
security right now are beginning to see the benefits of building a partnership with them.
Now, police functions that did not involve enforcement, arrest or the use of force inside
work spaces are turned over to security. Traffic control around large commercial properties
and patrol functions around private neighborhoods are also now often provided by security
officers (Faye, 2006).
With the advent of terrorist in countries around the globe, it becomes more
important to build a strong partnership between the police who respond to terrorist acts and
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security officers who respond also involve leaders and enforces in other fields such as
firefighting, disaster management, emergency medical treatment and public health. This, of
course, entails a strong support and commitment from the national government.
Fast- spaced technology, especially in the field of computer and information
technology is another issue affecting the security industry. Although such technology has
become very helpful in the security
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officers work, it also has the negative effect of replacement people. Just as human labor has been
displaced by machines in other industries; it also affects individuals’ security personnel who might
become obsolete in the face of computer assisted technologies.
With the combination of rising technology of rising technology and the security industry rapid
growth and recognition in organizations comes the necessary improvement in the professionalism
among security officers

Security Management in Organizations

Security management has become essential feature of corporate activity; there is almost no
organization without a team dedicated to managing issues of security, we usually see shopping malls,
entertainment venues and banks policed by private armies which we call security guards. The
presence of these uniformed staff represents the company’s ability to respond do or deter threats.
This, however only part of the security measures employed by companies against threats posed by
the opportunistic criminals, its rival organizations, or even its o
Saboteur employees
Others security measures may include the installation of CCTV’s sophisticated alarm systems,
policies against workplace bullying and harassment, employee screening emergency planning, and
other measures that enable individuals and organizations to carry on with their business free from
danger.
Indeed, security has a policing function in organizations. In fact, illegal practices in the
workplace had become an established theme in criminology studies. These crimes involve not only the
robberies in shootouts inside malls or kidnappings in school that we hear in the news. It involves high-
stakes corporate crimes such as tax evasion and money laundering, fraud, bribery, workplace
harassment, or even those similar to street crimes such as thieves sneaking inside offices.
With corporate crime becoming a growing area of concern, the increasing role of private
security in crime prevention is becoming more evident. These further highlights the needs for
increased competence and professionalism among security personnel so that they can effectively play
their important role of risk prevention and management in the organization. These new breed of
uniformed individuals who are armed with education and training, equipped and reliable and highly
technical gadgets, and well informed with their moral and ethical obligations has now taken over the
business of ensuring the security of the most important assets of organizations.

Categories of Security
1. Physical Security.
2. Personnel Security
3. Document and Information
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Political Security – is another category that relate to social relationships involving government or
entities that hold authority or power. This includes issues of security in the public, national or
international level, as enumerated below.
1. Public Security
2. National Security
3. International Security
In the private sphere, security can be even further categorized, as shown below.
1. Industrial Security
2. Bank and Armor Security
3. Hotel Security
4. V.I.P. Security
5. Operational Security
6. Communication Security
7. Mall/ Commercial Security

We had just finished the discussion on fundamental of

security. Let’s move on to the next higher level of activity/ies or
exercise/s that demonstrates your potential skills/knowledge of
what you have learned.
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V. ANALYSIS, APPLICATION AND EXPLORATION

ACTIVITY 1
Name: Grade & Section:
DIRECTION: Answer the following questions by choosing the correct answer inside the box.

a. Security f. Political Security

b. Risk g. Industrial Security
c. Physical Security- h. International Security
d. Personnel Security- I. Operational Security
e. Document and Information J. Security management

1. ________________ can be defined as the degree of protection or resistance against harm,

danger, loss, and criminals. As a form of protection, it includes structures and processes that
provide or improve security as a condition
2. _is the uncertain of financial loss, then probability that a loss has occurred or
will occur, the variations between actual and expected results, or the possible occurrence of an
undesirable event
3. pertain to all physical barriers employed or installed to secure assets.
4. _refers to the procedure followed, inquiries conducted, and criteria applied to
determine the work suitability of a particular applicant or the retention of a particular employee.
5. _Security-refers to policies, regulations, doctrines, practices enforce to
safeguard the contents and integrity of any classified information or document from compromise
or loss.
6. _is another category that relate to social relationships involving government or
entities that hold authority or power
7. is a form of physical security involving industrial plants and business
enterprises? This involves the safeguarding of personnel, processes, properties and operations.
8. consists of the measures taken by nations and international organizations to
ensure mutual survival and safety. Examples of measures are military actions and diplomatic
agreements.
9. _involves the protection of processes formula, patents and industrial and
manufacturing activities from espionage, infiltration, loss, compromise or infringement.
10. _has become essential feature of corporate activity; there is almost no
organization without a team dedicated to managing issues of security, we usually see shopping
malls, entertainment venues and banks policed by private armies which we call security guards.
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ACTIVITY 2

Direction: Write H if the statement shows historical characteristic of security and P if it is

present.
_The sovereign monarch called datu or lakan had servants called aliping namamahay
who acted as their watchman or protector.
_The police served the public interest while the security force served private interests.
_The Indian national or the Bombay pioneered as the watchman who protected a
specific building or commercial establishment.
_Traffic control around large commercial properties and patrol functions around private
neighborhoods
_Guardia Civil serve as police force based on the Civil Guard of Spain.

Finally, let us summarize the lesson of what we had

discussed today.
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VI. GENERALIZATION

Based on what you have read, answer the question in 2-3 sentences.
What is the importance of security management in organization?
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Level Description Score

 Well written and very organized.
 Excellent grammar mechanics.
OUTSTANDING  Clear and concise statements. 9-10
 Excellent effort and presentation with detail.
 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the
topic.
 Writes fairly clear.
GOOD  Good grammar mechanics. 7-8
 Good presentation and organization.
 Sufficient effort and detail
 Minimal effort.
FAIR  Good grammar mechanics. 6
 Fair presentation.
 Few supporting details.
 Somewhat unclear.
 Shows little effort. 5
POOR  Poor grammar mechanics.
 Confusing and choppy, incomplete sentences.
 No organization of thoughts.

KUDOS!
You have come to an end of Module 1.
OOPS! Don’t forget that you have still an assignment to do.
Here it is….
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VII. ASSIGNMENT

Name: Year & Section:

Direction/Instruction: Determine if the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.

_________________ 1. During the pre -colonial period in the Philippines, the sovereign monarch called
datu or lakan.
_________________ 2. The Greek of the ancient period were the ones who organized the first police force
in city states which they termed polis.
_________________ 3. Understanding the concept of security requires narrow definitions of other related
concepts such as assets, risk, threats and vulnerability.
________________ 4. Risk is the uncertain of financial loss, then probability that a loss has occurred or will
occur, the variations between actual and expected results, or the possible occurrence of an undesirable
event.
________________ 5. We have 4 categories of security.

After your long journey of reading and

accomplishing the module, let us now challenge your
mind by answering the evaluation part of this module.
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VIII. EVALUATION

Name: Year & Section: _

Direction/Instruction: Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. How many security agencies may a person organize or have an interest in?
A. Four
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
2. The Operator or Manager of a security agency group must be at least
A. 35 Years of Age
B. 30 Years of Age
C. 25 Y ears of Age
D. 40 Years of Age
3. The Operator or Manager of a security agency must be at least
A.Ph. D. Degree Holder
B.College Graduate
C. Master's Degree Holder
D. High School Graduate
4. An Operator or Manager of a security agency must have no previous record of any
conviction of any crime or offense involving
A. Crimes against Person
B. Moral Turpitude
C. Crimes against Chastity
D. Crimes against Property
5. The Private Security Agency Law is known
as _ A. R.A. No. 5478
B. R.A. No. 5467
C. R.A. No. 5476
D. R.A. No. 5487
6. Any Person who, for hire or reward or on commission, conducts or carries on or holds
himself or itself out as conducting or carrying on a detective agency or detective service.
A. Private Security Guard
B. Private Detective Agency
C. Private Security Agency
D. Private Detective
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7. Any Person who is not a member of a regular police agency or the Armed Forces of the
Philippines who does detective work for hire, reward or commission.
A. Private Detective Agency
B. Private Detective
C. Private Security Guard
D. Private Security Agency

8. Any Person who offers or renders personal service to watch or secure either residential
or business establishment or both, or any building, compound or area including but not
limited to logging concession, agricultural, mining, or pasture lands for hire or
compensation or as an employee thereof is known as
_.
A. Private Security Guard
B. Private Security Agency
C. Private Detective Agency
D. Security Guard

9. Any Person, Association, Partnership or Corporation who recruits, trains, muster,

furnishes, solicits individuals or business firms, private or government owned or
controlled corporations to engage his service or those of its watchmen is known as …
A. Private Security Guard
B. Private Detective
C. Private Detective Agency
D. Private Security Agency

CONGRATULATIONS on reaching the end of this module!

You may now proceed to the next module.
Don’t forget to submit all the exercises, activities and portfolio
on .
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.