INTRODUCTION TO NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY 

Subject : Security Education

Class : Primary

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 1

Topic : INTRODUCTION TO NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to should be able to:

  1. The meaning of Neighbourhood security 
  2. Mention types of neighbourhood security
  3. Define neighbourhood security education
  4. State the Aims and objective, state the importance 

Instructional material/Reference material: Textbooks and internet research

Building Background /connection to prior knowledge: pupils have learnt about various security agents in Nigeria and are familiar with them. 

CONTENT:    

INTRODUCTION TO NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY 

The Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC) is a special group of people who wear uniforms and help keep our community safe. They were created by the government in 2016 to work with the police and other groups to make sure that everyone follows the rules and stays safe. The LNSC helps the police by keeping an eye out for anything suspicious and reporting it to them. They also help to keep traffic moving smoothly and make sure that people are not causing problems in the community. Overall, the LNSC helps to make our neighborhood a better and safer place for everyone.

A neighborhood is a place where people live together as a community. It’s where we have our homes, schools, and parks. We share the neighborhood with our neighbors and we all help to make it a nice place to live. Think of it as a big family living together in the same area!

Security means that we are safe and protected from danger or harm. It’s important to feel secure in our neighborhood so that we can play outside, walk to school, and feel comfortable in our own homes. The Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC) helps to make sure that our neighborhood is secure by working with the police and keeping an eye out for anything that might be dangerous. They help to keep our neighborhood safe so that we can all enjoy living here.

 

Evaluation

  1. What is the Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC)? a) A group of people who keep our community safe b) A group of people who play music in the streets c) A group of people who fix broken roads
  2. Why was the LNSC created? a) To help the police maintain law and order b) To sell ice cream c) To build houses
  3. What does the LNSC do to help keep our community safe? a) Keeps an eye out for anything suspicious b) Plays games with children c) Cleans the streets
  4. How does the LNSC help to keep traffic moving smoothly? a) By directing traffic b) By playing loud music c) By selling snacks
  5. What is the purpose of the LNSC? a) To assist the police and other security agencies b) To organize parties c) To paint houses
  6. What does the LNSC wear? a) A uniform b) A swimsuit c) A suit and tie
  7. What is a neighborhood? a) A place where people live as a community b) A place where people go to the beach c) A place where people go to work
  8. What is security? a) The state of being free from danger, threat or crime b) The state of being happy c) The state of being tired
  9. What is the role of the LNSC in maintaining security in the neighborhood? a) They work with the police and other security agencies b) They cook food c) They take photographs
  10. What is the significance of the LNSC to the community? a) They help to make the neighborhood a better and safer place b) They tell jokes c) They pick up trash

                                                   

MEANING OF NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY

Neighborhood security is a way of making sure that our neighborhood is safe for everyone. It’s like a big team of people working together to keep our community free from crime and danger. This team is made up of different groups like the police, the Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC), and even our neighbors. Together, we all help to make our neighborhood a better and safer place to live.

Neighborhood security is also called community security. Community means all the people living in the same area. So, community security means that all the people living in the same area work together to keep it safe. This means that we all have a role to play in keeping our neighborhood safe. We can do this by watching out for suspicious activity, reporting crime and hazards, and being good neighbors.

It is important for us to have a safe neighborhood because it helps us to be able to play outside, walk to school, and feel comfortable in our own homes. So, let’s all work together to make our neighborhood a safer place for everyone to live.

   Neighbourhood security is a community security that helps to protect the entire community from crime.

    Neighbourhood security is also called community security.

                                                             

What are the types of Neighbourhood security

When it comes to keeping our neighborhood safe, there are different ways to do it. These are called types of neighborhood security. Here are five common types:

  1. Gates: Some neighborhoods have gates that only people who live there can enter. This can help to keep strangers out, but it can also make it harder for friends and family to visit.
  2. Patrols: Some neighborhoods have people who walk or drive around to make sure everything is okay. These people are called patrols. They can help to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it to the police.
  3. Traditional Security Cameras: These are cameras that are placed in different areas of the neighborhood to record what’s happening. They can help to catch criminals if something bad happens.
  4. Traditional LPR Camera: License Plate Recognition cameras are used to capture the license plate number of a vehicle and can be used to track the movement of a vehicle.
  5. Flock Safety: This is a type of neighborhood security that uses cameras and a special app to keep an eye on the neighborhood. The app can notify neighbors if something suspicious happens, and the cameras can record what’s happening.

It’s important to remember that every neighborhood is different and so it is important to find the type of security that best suits the community.

It is important for us to be aware of the different types of neighborhood security and how they can help to keep our community safe. It’s also important to work together with our neighbors, the police and the LNSC to make sure that our neighborhood is a safe place for everyone.

Evaluation

  1. What type of neighborhood security involves only allowing people who live there to enter? a) Gates b) Patrols c) Security Cameras d) LPR Camera
  2. What type of neighborhood security involves people walking or driving around to make sure everything is okay? a) Gates b) Patrols c) Security Cameras d) LPR Camera
  3. What type of neighborhood security involves placing cameras in different areas of the neighborhood to record what’s happening? a) Traditional Security Cameras b) Patrols c) Gates d) LPR Camera
  4. What type of neighborhood security involves using cameras to capture the license plate number of a vehicle? a) LPR Camera b) Traditional Security Cameras c) Patrols d) Gates
  5. What type of neighborhood security involves using cameras and an app to keep an eye on the neighborhood? a) Flock Safety b) LPR Camera c) Traditional Security Cameras d) Patrols
  6. What type of neighborhood security helps to keep strangers out? a) Gates b) Patrols c) Security Cameras d) LPR Camera
  7. What type of neighborhood security can help to catch criminals if something bad happens? a) Traditional Security Cameras b) Patrols c) Gates d) LPR Camera
  8. What type of neighborhood security can notify neighbors if something suspicious happens? a) Flock Safety b) LPR Camera c) Traditional Security Cameras d) Patrols
  9. What type of neighborhood security can help to track the movement of a vehicle? a) LPR Camera b) Traditional Security Cameras c) Patrols d) Gates
  10. What type of neighborhood security is the best suited for the community? a) Gates b) Patrols c) Security Cameras d) It depends on the community

What is neighbourhood in security education

The neighbourhood is one’s immediate environment, surroundings or vicinity. Neighbourhood security is the protection of one’s environment in a community.

Neighborhood security education is when we learn about how to keep our neighborhood safe. This can include learning about different types of neighborhood security, like gates, patrols, and cameras. It can also include learning how to be aware of our surroundings and report suspicious activity to the police or the Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC).

It’s important for us to learn about neighborhood security because it helps us to be more aware of what’s happening in our community and to take steps to keep ourselves and our neighbors safe. For example, if we learn about the different types of cameras that can be used for neighborhood security, we might be able to spot one if we see it in our neighborhood.

We can also learn about neighborhood security by talking to our parents, teachers, or the police. They can tell us about what we should do if we see something suspicious or if we feel unsafe. They can also tell us about what is happening in our neighborhood and how we can help to keep it safe.

Another important aspect of neighborhood security education is learning how to work together with our neighbors and the LNSC to make sure that our community is a safe place for everyone. This could include organizing a neighborhood watch group or volunteering to help with patrols.

MEANING OF NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY WATCH

Neighbourhood security watch is a group of security who watches over the neighborhood’s properties as a way of preventing crime.

A neighborhood security watch is a group of people who work together to keep their neighborhood safe. These people might be your neighbors, your parents, or other people who live in your community. They volunteer their time to keep an eye on things and make sure that everyone is safe.

The neighborhood security watch is like a team that helps to prevent crime in the community. They might do this by keeping an eye on things and reporting suspicious activity to the police or the Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC). They might also help to make sure that everyone in the neighborhood knows how to stay safe, like by reminding people to lock their doors at night.

Sometimes, the neighborhood security watch might also organize patrols, which is when people walk or drive around the neighborhood to make sure everything is okay. This can help to deter criminals from coming into the neighborhood because they know that someone might be watching.

Being a part of a neighborhood security watch is important because it helps to keep our community safe. When we work together with our neighbors, we can make sure that our neighborhood is a safe and happy place for everyone.

 

Evaluation

  1. What is the meaning of neighborhood security? a) The protection of one’s environment in a community b) The protection of one’s pets in a community c) The protection of one’s car in a community
  2. What is neighborhood security education? a) Learning about how to keep our neighborhood safe b) Learning about how to cook dinner c) Learning about how to play video games
  3. What are some types of neighborhood security? a) Gates, patrols, and cameras b) Swimming pools, playgrounds, and parks c) Skateboards, scooters, and bicycles
  4. What should you do if you see something suspicious in your neighborhood? a) Tell your parents b) Tell your friends c) Tell the police or Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC)
  5. What is a neighborhood security watch? a) A group of people who work together to keep their neighborhood safe b) A group of people who play video games together c) A group of people who go to the movies together
  6. What is the role of a neighborhood security watch? a) Keep an eye on things and report suspicious activity to the police or the LNSC b) Organize parties and events c) Mow the lawns in the neighborhood
  7. What is the importance of being part of a neighborhood security watch? a) It helps to keep our community safe b) It helps to make friends c) It helps to learn how to cook dinner
  8. What is the purpose of organizing patrols in a neighborhood security watch? a) To walk or drive around the neighborhood to make sure everything is okay b) To invite friends over to play video games c) To go to the movies together
  9. What is the benefit of working together with your neighbors in a neighborhood security watch? a) We can make sure that our neighborhood is a safe and happy place for everyone b) We can learn how to cook dinner together c) We can play video games together
  10. How can you get involved in your neighborhood security watch? a) Talk to your parents, teachers, or the police b) Play video games with your friends c) Invite your friends over for a party

                                          

What are the functions of Neighbourhood security?

 

The main aim of neighbourhood security is to reduce crime in the neighbourhood by improving security, increasing vigilance, creating and maintaining a caring community and reducing opportunities for crime by increasing crime prevention awareness.

 

                                        

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY

 

    According to the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corp, the following are aims and objectives of neighbourhood security,

  1. Gathering information about crimes, crime in progress, suspicious activities and crime suspects among other things.
  2. Making available such relevant information on rimes, crime in progress, suspicious activities and crime suspects to the police or other security agencies that require it.
  3. Putting structure in place to ensure that hoodlums and cult groups do not have the opportunity to operate.
  4. Undertaking routine motorized patrol day and night.
  5. Reducing the crime rate and ensuring that offenders are identified and made to account for their misdeeds.
  6. Following up on arrest of offenders to the court and ensuring justice.
  7. Timely reporting of suspicious activities and crimes in progress to the police or other security agencies and improving relationship between the police and the community as it concerns law enforcement.
  8. Contributing to maintaining community peace.

 

                             IMPORTANCE (BENEFITS) OF NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY

    Neighbourhood security assists the Police and other security agencies –

  1. To maintain law and order within neighbourhood security.
  2. To fight crime for a safer neighbourhood.
  3. To create and enlighten the neighbourhood about security of their lives and properties.
  4. To bring light to an important issue in the neighborhood.
  5. To support the police in detecting crime.

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (10 minutes):

  • Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what neighborhood security is.
  • Write their responses on the whiteboard.
  • Provide a definition of neighborhood security as “the protection of one’s environment in a community”.
  • Show students a map of their neighborhood or school and ask them to identify the different parts of their neighborhood (e.g. homes, schools, parks, etc.).
  • Ask students to share any experiences they’ve had with neighborhood security (e.g. seeing a patrol car in the neighborhood, talking to a police officer, etc.).

Types of Neighborhood Security (20 minutes):

  • Provide handouts or show videos that show different types of neighborhood security (e.g. gates, patrols, cameras, etc.).
  • Discuss each type of security with students and ask them to provide examples of where they’ve seen this type of security in their neighborhood.
  • Ask students to discuss the pros and cons of each type of security.

Role of a Neighborhood Security Watch (15 minutes):

  • Introduce the concept of a neighborhood security watch and ask students if they know what it is.
  • Provide a definition of a neighborhood security watch as “a group of people who work together to keep their neighborhood safe”.
  • Ask students to discuss the role of a neighborhood security watch (e.g. keeping an eye on things, reporting suspicious activity, organizing patrols, etc.).
  • Ask students to discuss the importance of being part of a neighborhood security watch.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

  • Review the key points of the lesson (e.g. the importance of neighborhood security, the types of neighborhood security, and the role of a neighborhood security watch).
  • Ask students if they have any further questions or if there’s anything they’d like to add.
  • Provide students with an assignment that involves observing their neighborhood and identifying different types of security or organizing a neighborhood security watch in their community.

Assessment:

  • Observation of students during class discussion
  • Completion of the neighborhood security watch assignment
  • Quiz on the material covered in class

Evaluation /  Assignment 

  1. The meaning of Neighbourhood security 
  2. Mention types of neighbourhood security
  3. Define neighbourhood security education
  4. State the Aims and objective, state the importance
  5. What is the meaning of neighborhood security?
  6. Can you name one type of neighborhood security?
  7. What is the role of a neighborhood security watch?
  8. Why is neighborhood security important?
  9. Can you name one benefit of having a gated neighborhood?
  10. How do patrols contribute to neighborhood security?
  11. What is the difference between a traditional security camera and a traditional LPR camera?
  12. How can you be part of a neighborhood security watch?
  13. What should you do if you see something suspicious in your neighborhood?
  14. What is the first step in organizing a neighborhood security watch?
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