DONT GET INTO THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY, ITS PUBLIC W_RFARE. THEY WILL H_NT YOU!

From Lynn Dakile (The Vault Unlocked)

The discussion warns against entering the private security industry, highlighting its dangerous and increasingly violent landscape, particularly in South Africa. It emphasizes the growing militarization of security firms, competition leading to conflicts among companies, and recent incidents of targeted violence against security company owners, framing the situation as a troubling evolution in crime management and corporate rivalry.

Key Takeaways

  • The South African security industry has morphed into a high-stakes battleground, raising the bar for both crime and crime-fighting.
  • Getting into private security today is like joining a game where the stakes include life and death—choose wisely!
  • Fierce competition in security firms is leading to 'targeted removals'—it’s not just about protecting assets anymore.
  • The line between security and crime blurs as firms vie for lucrative tenders—'extra-legal' might be their new normal.
  • In a world where being unalived seems like a trend, loyalty in the security business feels as secure as a sandcastle.

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