A major feature of the event was the presentation delivered by SEGAL’s Security Manager, Mr. Dave S. Freeman, providing an overview of the agency’s historical origins, operational responsibilities, legal and regulatory obligations, and its evolving cooperation and intelligence-sharing mechanisms with state security institutions.

During the presentation, SEGAL’s Security Manager delivered a comprehensive overview of the agency’s evolution, operational structure, and strategic role within Liberia’s security ecosystem. He walked the visiting delegation through SEGAL’s origins in the post-conflict era, its integrated approach to private and electronic security, and the company’s strong emphasis on training, capacity development, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Freeman further highlighted ongoing challenges facing the private security industry, such as weak regulation, low wages, lack of enforcement, and limited coordination with state agencies while underscoring SEGAL’s commitment to professionalism, intelligence-sharing, and community-centered security solutions.

Mr. Freeman also addressed broader sectoral challenges, including regulatory gaps, labor constraints, and the absence of a formal public-private partnership framework linking national security agencies with private firms. He noted that although private security plays a major role in protecting lives, assets, and critical national facilities, the industry still faces issues such as weak oversight mechanisms, insufficient resource allocation, and the prohibition on armed protection often putting guards at a disadvantage against armed criminals. Despite these constraints, he reaffirmed SEGAL’s commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative security efforts that enhance both community safety and national stability.

The program concluded with a benediction and informal interactions among participants, marking a successful engagement between AFCSC and one of Liberia’s leading private security institutions.