Security agencies National Security Civil Defense

Security Education JSS3 Second Term

Sub-theme: Common Crimes and security management II

Week 9

Security agencies National Security Civil Defense

Performance Objectives:

Students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of National Security Civil Defense

2. State the functions of National Security Civil Defense

Content

A. Meaning of National Security Civil Defense

Civil defence or national defence means all non-military actions taken to reduce the loss of life and property resulting from enemy action. It includes defence against attack from conventional bombs or rockets, nuclear weapons, and chemical or biological agents.

B. Functions of National Security Civil Defense

1. Response to flooding problems.

2. Response to environmental problems.

3. Response to major emergencies.

4. Response to radiological emergencies.

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