The Senior National Police Commissioner has issued an urgent call for private security providers and companies employing private security to apply for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). This would extend crucial health support to their agents.
The call came during the conclusion of the 51st Private Security Agency Training Course recently, overseen by the Department of Private Security Management and reported by the General Commission of the National Police.
Deputy National Police chief Y Sokhy noted that while some have applied for NSSF cards, many are yet to do so. He also encouraged those without such documentation to apply, ensuring protection from the government.
“We urge the remaining private security agencies and the owners of all companies, enterprises, and establishments to facilitate access to healthcare for their agents through the government,” Sokhy said.
“This means granting health services to private security agencies without any cost, as the state will bear the expenses,” he continued.
Sokhy praised companies, enterprises, and institutions that have shown improvement in their performance. He also encouraged private security service providers to work closely with local authorities and communities, acting together quickly to prevent and reduce crime.
Am Sam Ath, director of rights group LICADHO, voiced his support. He emphasised that this step of encouraging NSSF cards for private security providers would be positive, benefiting the agents.
“While providing social security funds to private security agents is indeed beneficial, I also urge donations on their behalf. Given their limited earnings, it’s important for the government and relevant institutions to extend care to those facing poverty,” Sam Ath said.
“In addition to ensuring their access to healthcare, support for those struggling with informal economic challenges is crucial,” he added.
The Department of Private Security Management revealed that there are now 31,030 private security agents across the nation, an 8.19 per cent increase since late 2022. The country hosts 284 security agencies, an increase of 23 companies, or 8.8 per cent, and 73 more businesses employing private security agents, totalling 2,044.
As the training course ended, National Police senior officials called on directors of private security providers to continue supporting these initiatives. They stressed the importance of participants applying the knowledge they acquired, promoting ongoing growth in understanding, intelligence, creativity, and responsibility.
