Private Security Systems & Agencies

What is the percentage of private security services is guarding?

• 33 percent

• 46 percent

• 75 percent

• 29 percent

Which of the following does NOT describe alarm monitoring?

• It happens in a central monitoring station by both humans & technologies.

• It is the process of surveilling an alarm.

• It requires to have an in-person guard.

What is NOT an example of non-criminal case for which one would call a private investigator?

• Insurance fraud

• Missing persons

• Domestic issues

• Product liability

What is the definition of jurisdiction?

• The right to take personal objects to use as evidence

• The right to obtain & present witnesses

• An agreement to end an investigation

• Having control or authority over someone or something

What animal did ancient Romans use as alarms?

• Dogs

• Geese

• Pigs

• Chickens

What organization establishes standards to improve private security agencies?

• ASIS International

• Pinkerton & Company

• Insurance Crime Prevention

In early England who was responsible for law enforcement according to the presentation?

• Police

• Bailiffs

• Thief-takers

• Sheriffs

Which of the following is NOT true about Allan Pinkerton?

• He immigrated to the U.S.

• He was employed as a bounty hunter before founding Pinkerton Detective Agency.

• He pioneered handwriting examinations.

• He set a strict code of ethics for his employees.

What is the percentage of private security personnel did NOT receive training before their job assignments?

• 78 percent

• 53 percent

• 47 percent

• 65 percent

Which of the following is NOT true about the 911 World Trade Center attacks?

• It increased pressure to anticipate & protect against internal & external attacks

• It illuminated problems between private security & public safety agencies.

• It increased the need for private security.

• It meant less money was allotted to private security