Kunwar Vikram Singh
Chairman, CAPSI
The Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) proudly observed the Private Security Day on December 4 – a day dedicated to acknowledging and honouring the vital contributions of private security personnel who work tirelessly to protect their communities and ensure safety across various sectors. This date holds special significance in the history of the private security sector. In 2009, the then-President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, attended the Security Leadership Summit at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Her presence at the event marked a historic moment, as she became the first and only Head of the State to publicly recognize and support the private security industry’s role in nation-building.
To commemorate this landmark occasion, December 4 was declared the Private Security Day. It is celebrated with enthusiasm by all member security agencies across the country. The day is marked by special parades and events that honour the dedication, discipline, and professionalism of security guards and supervisors, who are the unsung heroes of the nation’s safety framework. To make this occasion meaningful and memorable, CAPSI encouraged all member organizations to organize the following activities – parade and flag hoisting ceremony, motivational address by the head of the client organization and so on These initiatives aim to foster a sense of pride, belongingness, and recognition among security personnel highlighting their indispensable role in maintaining the nation’s security.
Private security professionals form the backbone of India’s security infrastructure, complementing public law enforcement and safeguarding lives, properties, and businesses. On this day, let us come together to express our deepest gratitude to these dedicated individuals for their unwavering commitment to safety and security
The celebrations spanned multiple states including Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Mizoram, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir making it a truly nationwide event. The occasion was marked by parades and events that showcased the invaluable contributions of security personnel and distribution of awards to Security Guards for their exemplary services.
Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chariman, CAPSI in his address invited all private security agencies and their personnel to actively participate in this grand celebration and share detailed reports of their events, along with photographs, with CAPSI. These will be included in the annual submission to the Ministry of Home Affairs, showcasing the collective efforts and enthusiasm of the private security sector.
He further added, “Private security professionals form the backbone of India’s security infrastructure, complementing public law enforcement and safeguarding lives, properties, and businesses. On this day, let us come together to express our deepest gratitude to these dedicated individuals for their unwavering commitment to safety and security.”
He extended his heartfelt congratulations to security professionals, guards, women personnel, member agencies, and corporate leaders through a recorded video message. In his address, he emphasized their vital role in the security domain and highlighted the significance of celebrating Private Security Day to honour their contributions
