Abstract
Being security conscious is paramount in this century that communities across the world are battling with different forms of criminal activities which distorts peace and security, and hinders physical, political and socioeconomic growth and development. Being security conscious therefore empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to protect their lives and communities, as well as being aware of the dangers, threats and risks in one’s surrounding. Against this backdrop therefore, this paper examines security challenges and strategies for effective security consciousness in insecure communities. The paper is based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), and utilised documentary analyses to arrive at conclusion that criminal activities are keep growing across communities in this 21st century due to poverty, illiteracy, religious extremism, ethnic and sectional intolerance, natural disasters, unmet interests, and economic imbalance among people, especially in less developed countries. It therefore conclude that despite the existence of physical security forces provided by governments or local groups, individuals must take up the role of protecting themselves by being conscious of the security, as well as continuous improvement in community protection skills.
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