Security Education – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 10 – WAYS OF COMBATING SECURITY THREAT

INTRODUCTION

Combating security threats means taking steps to prevent danger or reduce harm to people and property.

WAYS OF COMBATING SECURITY THREATS

1. Use of Security Agents – Employing police, security guards, and civil defence to protect people and property.

2. Physical Security Measures – Using locks, gates, fences, burglar-proof, and alarms.

3. Community Vigilance – Neighbourhood watch groups and community patrols help prevent crime.

4. Technological Measures – CCTV cameras, alarm systems, and internet security to monitor and prevent threats.

5. Education and Awareness – Teaching people about safety rules, personal security, and emergency procedures.

6. Emergency Preparedness – Fire drills, first aid training, and disaster planning.

7. Law Enforcement and Reporting – Reporting suspicious persons or crimes to authorities.

 

HOW TO COMBAT SECURITY THREATS

1. Lock doors and windows at home or school.

2. Avoid talking to strangers and do not give personal information.

3. Follow safety rules at home, school, and community.

4. Install alarms or CCTV cameras to monitor activities.

5. Report emergencies immediately to security agents.

6. Join neighbourhood watch or community patrols.

7. Be aware of surroundings and stay alert in public places.

 

PLACES WHERE SECURITY THREATS CAN OCCUR

1. Homes – burglary, fire, or accidents.

2. Schools – theft, strangers, bullying, or fights.

3. Community/Neighborhoods – theft, vandalism, violence.

4. Roads – accidents, armed robbery, or unsafe driving.

5. Markets and Shops – theft, vandalism, or fraud.

6. Online/Internet – cyber threats like hacking, scams, or cyberbullying.

7. Public Places – stadiums, parks, or streets where accidents or crimes can happen.

 

SUMMARY

1. Security threats are dangers that can harm people or property.

2. Ways to combat threats include using security agents, locks, alarms, community patrols, CCTV, and education.

3. We combat threats by being alert, reporting danger, following rules, and using security tools.

4. Threats can happen at home, school, community, roads, shops, online, and public places.

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 

1. What does combating security threats mean?

A. Ignoring dangers

B. Playing safely

C. Sleeping at home

D. Taking steps to prevent danger and harm

Answer: D

 

2. Which of the following is a physical measure to combat security threats?

A. Fences and locks

B. Talking to strangers

C. Leaving doors open

D. Ignoring alarms

Answer: A

 

3. Which security agent helps protect people and property?

A. Teacher

B. Farmer

C. Police

D. Shopkeeper

Answer: C

 

4. Community patrols and neighbourhood watch help to:

A. Increase crime

B. Prevent crime and protect the community

C. Waste time

D. Make noise

Answer: B

 

5. CCTV cameras are used to:

A. Monitor and prevent threats

B. Play music

C. Decorate the house

D. Take selfies

Answer: A

 

6. One way to combat cyber threats is:

A. Ignore warnings

B. Give personal info to stranger

C. Use strong passwords and avoid sharing personal info online

D. Post passwords publicly

Answer: C

 

7. Where can security threats occur?

A. Only at school

B. Only at home

C. Homes, schools, communities, roads, markets, and online

D. Only in public places

Answer: C

 

8. One precautionary measure at home is:

A. Leaving doors unlocked

B. Locking doors and windows

C. Ignoring alarms

D. Talking to strangers

Answer: B

 

9. Reporting suspicious persons to authorities is an example of:

A. Ignoring danger

B. Playing

C. Leaving doors open

D. Law enforcement and reporting

Answer: D

 

10. Fire drills and first aid training help to:

A. Prepare for emergencies

B. Increase danger

C. Waste time

D. Cause accidents

Answer: A

 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. What does combating security threats mean? Answer – Taking steps to prevent danger or reduce harm to people and property.

2. Give one example of a physical measure to combat security threats. Answer – Using fences, locks, or gates.

3. Who are security agents? Answer – People trained to protect lives and property, e.g., police and security guards.

4. State one way communities can combat security threats. Answer – Join neighbourhood watch or patrols.

5. Give one technological measure to combat security threats. Answer – Using CCTV cameras or alarm systems.

6. Why is education and awareness important in combating security threats? Answer – It teaches people safety rules and how to avoid danger.

7. Give one precautionary measure at home. Answer – Lock doors and windows.

8. Mention one place where security threats can occur. Answer – Homes, schools, roads, markets, or online.

9. State one way to combat cyber threats. Answer – Use strong passwords and do not share personal information online.

10. Why should fire drills and first aid training be done? Answer – To prepare for emergencies and reduce harm during accidents.

 

FILL IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

1. Combating security threats means taking steps to prevent ____. Answer – danger

2. Fences, gates, and locks are examples of ____ measures. Answer – physical

3. People trained to protect lives and property are called ____ agents. Answer – security

4. Neighbourhood ____ helps to protect communities from crime. Answer – watch

5. CCTV cameras and alarms are ____ measures. Answer – technological

6. Education and ____ help people understand safety rules. Answer – awareness

7. One way to combat threats at home is by ____ doors and windows. Answer – locking

8. Security threats can occur at home, school, ____, markets, and online. Answer – roads

9. Cyber threats can be prevented by using strong ____. Answer – passwords

10. Fire drills and first aid training help to prepare for ____. Answer – emergencies