HCSC to Host National Physical Security Summit 2024 on Aug. 30

The Evolutionary Aspects of Physical Security in the digital era, a flagship event focused on an aim of sensitising the citizens towards enhanced consciousness for a safe and secure society. This event is sponsored by Association of Private Security Agencies (APSA).

The growth of Hyderabad as a global city will pose new challenges in ensuring foolproof security measures that are aligned with the global standards and hence this aspect needs a review. Today, the role of private security has become increasingly demanding and their services in the society are inescapable. The physical security sector is currently undergoing a transformation to effectively tackle the challenges of this digital age.

The summit will take place on August 30, 2024 at Telangana State Police Integrated Command and Control Centre, Banjara Hills bringing together influential leaders, experts, and advocates to foster dialogue and drive positive change in creating safer environments for the same.

In this regard, the private security with a presence of almost 4 lakh security Guards across the state of Telangana, plays a vital role and they need to be an integral element of the overall security mechanism of the state and hence an urgent need to integrate them into the security systems of the society by enhanced interactions at all levels.

There is also an urgent need to know about the best global practices towards safety and Security and to adopt relevant practices towards enhancing the overall Safety and Security in the society. There is an urgent need to engage citizens in the Safety and Security concerns of our society, in a proactive manner, fostering leadership and creating a culture of security awareness.

A security-conscious society is key to achieving a safe and secure environment for all & this summit would try to create a launch pad towards such initiatives.

An official logo for Physical Security Forum, which is one of the Active Forums of our Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) was unveiled by the City Police Commissioner K Sreenivasa Reddy. This logo represents our collective commitment to the evolution and modernization of the physical security landscape in Telangana and across the nation.

The summit will feature a series of panel discussions that delved into the rapidly changing landscape of physical security. Experts from various sectors, including corporate security, law enforcement, and educational institutions, shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities in adapting to these changes. The discussions emphasized the need for the private sector to evolve quickly in partnership with the government to ensure a resilient and secure society.