The Kenya Police might soon start sharing intelligence with private security groups in an effort to reduce crime in major urban centres.

State security agencies stand to benefit from tapping criminal intelligence that is gathered by private security companies whose spread in crime prone areas such as urban centres is higher than that of state agencies responsible for fighting crime.

The two sides will meet this week under the guidance of the Police Reform Implementation Committee (PRIC) to work out rules of engagement, according to a notice placed in the press.

Most people and firms are increasingly spending more money on security services in an effort to prevent burglary and break-ins at a time when businesses are looking for ways to cut costs.
Source: Business Daily