What is "public security"

n. the general security of public places; "he was arrested for disturbing the peace" [syn: peace]

Public security is the function of governments which ensures the protection of citizens, organizations, and institutions against threats to their well-being – and to the prosperity of their communities.

To meet the increasing challenges in the public security area, responsible public institutions and organisations can tap into their own intelligence to successfully address possible threats in advance. They optimise their internal structures, use synergies, and carefully balance costs and benefits of their measures.

Public security may refer to:

• Public safety
• Public security in the general sense