roles and functions of security systems

while the actual amount of crime prevented by private security is not known

• we do know the amount of money saved by private security and it is a lot

• we do know how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop

• The amount of product that is saved

• we know that showing your receipt at Wal-mart is a big step in the process

Private security is a key element in protecting our homeland from terrorism because

• The private sector owns 85 percent of the nations infrastructure

• Only non government employees know who the terrorist really are

• The government is not concerned wit protecting the from terrorism

• We don't want the terrorist to get CoVid 19

Do you feel private security plays an important role in the safety of the united states

• yes

• no

• unsure

• maybe

What are the two categories of private security services

• Proprietary or corporate

• Sworn Law enforcement

• Contract or Private

• A & C

Obstacles to public-private partnerships include

• lack of trust in both directions, competition, and different levels of training

• proliferation of internet crime

• a clearly drawn line of what each does so there is no confusion

• cooperation between the two

Private security in the US

• was nonexistent when the nation first started

• Grew out of unsuccessful attempts to create police forces

• Has been around from the beginning of the nation and was the only means of protection for many years

• Was founded by Ronald McDonald

Which of the following are true about the private security industry?

• The US department of Labor predicts employment of private security personnel will grow in the next ten years.

• Many diverse opportunities exist within private security

• Becoming a private security professional requires meeting widely accepted formal requirements

• A & B

Careers in private security

• Could include being an investigator but not a loss prevention specialist

• Include security technicians, protective specialist, surveillance officers and patrol officers

• Are hard to find because the market is saturated.

• Require a variety of certification and education

Employment of private security personnel is expected to grow because of

• Heightened security concerns

• Growing need to protect confidential information and property

• Proliferation of internet crime

• All of the above

Which of the following are roles of private security, check all that apply

• executive protection and static security for training partner nations

• to provide both ground an aviation logistic support

• may be engaged to maintain order

• supporting homeland security efforts