The need for security services has been in existence since time immemorial. In modern times the role of private security services in Chennai has increased due to the high crime rate. Despite state and central security agencies keeping a watch it has become a common practice for private sector companies and public sector organizations to seek the assistance of private security agencies for the simple reason that the state forces are limited in number and cannot attend to the needs of the vast commercial sector. These days it has become common for residential units to secure the assistance of private security force to mitigate the losses of life and property. With attacks and losses on the rise private security agencies are in great demand.