The first SSC was established in the Sheko industrial zone, a special economic zone adjacent to Hong Kong. Many of the companies are entirely or partially foreign owned and have independent security plans. The police did not allow a private security force controlled by the foreign owners. The SSC was a compromise between the business owners and the police. SSC is controlled by the police but provides special security services to those who pay for them. The SSC provides services specified in a contract with the client. Services may include indoor patrol, residential and business street patrol, escort services, security for special events, security-guard training, and the selling of security equipment. This article identifies and discusses the various problems and conflicts occasioned by police control of SSC. 32 notes