Public Safety And Security Global Market Report 2026

Public safety and security involve the measures and systems implemented to safeguard citizens and property from various threats, including crime, terrorism, natural disasters, and public health emergencies. This sector encompasses law enforcement, emergency management, and cybersecurity, all aimed at ensuring a safe environment for individuals and communities.

The key components of public safety and security encompass services and solutions. Services entail work conducted as a profession or business for others and include both professional and managed services within the realm of public safety and security. Various solutions contribute to this field, including critical communication networks, biometric and authentication systems, surveillance systems, emergency and disaster management, cybersecurity measures, C2/C4ISR networks, scanning and screening systems, public address and general alarm systems, as well as backup and recovery systems. These services and solutions cater to verticals such as homeland security, emergency services, critical infrastructure security, transportation systems, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the public safety and security market by increasing the cost of imported surveillance hardware, cybersecurity equipment, communication systems, and specialized components. These added costs particularly affect solution-heavy segments such as surveillance systems, access control, and cybersecurity tools, with regions relying on imported electronics such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and parts of Europe experiencing the greatest impact. While tariffs elevate procurement and integration expenses, they also promote domestic manufacturing of critical safety technologies and encourage regional supply chain development, resulting in selective positive outcomes for the market.

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The public safety and security market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $690.05 billion in 2025 to $784.08 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing deployment of cybersecurity tools to counter rising cybercrime activities, growth in government investment toward emergency management infrastructure, expansion of customs and border protection technologies to address cross-border threats, rising use of hardware firewalls and security modules for public sector network protection, growing focus on coordinated law enforcement operations to handle urban crime and terrorism risks.

The public safety and security market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1276.52 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of integrated public safety platforms combining physical and cyber security capabilities, increasing implementation of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence for threat detection and response, growth in investment toward resilient infrastructure to address climate-driven natural disasters, expanding deployment of automated border surveillance and screening technologies, increasing demand for scalable cloud-based security architectures supporting public safety operations. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of integrated public safety command centers, rising adoption of biometric verification at borders and checkpoints, increasing deployment of disaster resilience and emergency response platforms, growth in private-public collaboration for urban safety modernization, enhanced demand for advanced surveillance and access-control infrastructure.

The growing occurrences of transnational and regional instability are expected to support the expansion of the public safety and security market in the coming years. Transnational and regional instability refers to political instability occurring in neighboring or surrounding countries. Public safety and security systems are designed to protect citizens and infrastructure from threats and danger at both national and international levels. For example, in September 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a US-based government agency, reported that nationwide encounters increased sharply to 3,201,144 in 2023, up from 2,766,582 in 2022, indicating a significant rise compared to the previous year. Therefore, increasing transnational and regional instability is driving the public safety and security market.

Companies in the public safety and security market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as cybersecurity platforms to safeguard sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted public safety operations. Advanced cybersecurity tools consist of software and systems that detect, prevent, and respond to digital threats targeting public safety networks and critical data. These tools help protect sensitive information, maintain continuous emergency service operations, and provide real-time alerts to prevent cyberattacks from disrupting essential services. For instance, in October 2025, Mark43 Inc., a US-based public safety software provider, launched Mark43 Fortified, its first dedicated cybersecurity platform for public safety agencies. The system offers real-time threat detection, proactive monitoring, guided incident response workflows, and compliance support to help law enforcement and local government agencies defend against increasing cyber threats and ransomware attacks. Designed to protect mission-critical systems, Mark43 Fortified allows agencies to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

In May 2023, Allied Universal, a US-based security and facility services company, acquired Elite Tactical Security, LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Allied Universal's presence in the Las Vegas region and expand its specialized security offerings for hospitality, entertainment, and event venues. Elite Tactical Security, LLC is a US-based private security firm specializing in public safety and security services.

Major companies operating in the public safety and security market are Accenture Plc., AGT International, Atos SE, BAE Systems plc, Cisco Systems Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Ericsson, Fotokite, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Northrop Grumman Corporation, NEC Corporation, Teltronic S.A.U., Thales Group, Halma plc, Brady Corporation, Securitas AB, ADT Inc., Allegion plc, Federal Signal Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Motorola Solutions Inc., International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), General Dynamics Corporation, CentralSquare Technologies LLC, Hexagon AB, Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (Esri), Sun Ridge Systems Inc., Telstra Corporation Limited, Axis Communications AB, Bosch Security Systems, Genetec Inc., Hanwha Techwin Co. Ltd., Johnson Controls International plc, Nice Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Qognify Inc., Verint Systems Inc., Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the public safety and security market in 2025. The regions covered in the public safety and security market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the public safety and security market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The public safety and security market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing computer security, customs and border protection, cybercrime investigation, drug enforcement and emergency management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The public safety and security market also includes sales of hardware firewalls, hardware security modules, and proxy servers, which are used in providing public safety and security services. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Public Safety And Security Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses public safety and security market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Services; Solutions
• 2) By Vertical: Homeland Security; Emergency Services; Critical Infrastructure Security; Transportation Systems; Other Verticals
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Services: Consulting Services; Installation And Integration Services; Maintenance And Support Services; Training And Education Services; Monitoring And Response Services
• 2) By Solutions: Surveillance Systems (CCTV, Drones); Access Control Systems; Alarm And Emergency Response Systems; Communication Systems; Cybersecurity Solutions; Incident Management Software
• Companies Mentioned: Accenture Plc.; AGT International; Atos SE; BAE Systems plc; Cisco Systems Inc.; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Ericsson; Fotokite; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Hitachi Ltd.; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Northrop Grumman Corporation; NEC Corporation; Teltronic S.A.U.; Thales Group; Halma plc; Brady Corporation; Securitas AB; ADT Inc.; Allegion plc; Federal Signal Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Motorola Solutions Inc.; International Business Machines Corporation (IBM); General Dynamics Corporation; CentralSquare Technologies LLC; Hexagon AB; Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (Esri); Sun Ridge Systems Inc.; Telstra Corporation Limited; Axis Communications AB; Bosch Security Systems; Genetec Inc.; Hanwha Techwin Co. Ltd.; Johnson Controls International plc; Nice Ltd.; Panasonic Corporation; Qognify Inc.; Verint Systems Inc.; Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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