WorksheetsPrinciples: Private Security & Safety Agencies
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is NOT an example of private security?
Security guard
F.B.I. agent
Locksmith
Neighborhood watch officer
Which of the following is true about private security?
It is any kind of security sponsored by the government
It provides the same functions as public safety agencies
It focuses on responding to crime and emergencies
It protects important infrastructure for the United States
Which of the following is NOT a type of security provided by private security?
Emotional protection
Physical protection
Digital information protection
Employment-related protection
A company’s legal responsibility for allowing a defective product to be used by a consumer describes which of the following?
Jurisdiction
Hacking
Product liability
Protection
April put a lock on her jewelry box. This is an example of which of the following?
Employment-related protection
Digital information protection
Alarm monitoring
Physical protection
Which event forced the government to turn to private contractors for
manufacturing defense and security products?
Industrial Revolution
Development of ASIS International
Creation of information systems
World War II
What is the definition of globalization?
The phenomenon of the world being more globally accessible by increased trade, technology and travel
The process of collecting, gathering and distributing data
The development of a wide range of skills
The establishment of industry standards and certifications
Which of the following is NOT a private security concern according to this segment?
No training requirements for security officers
Less money is being allotted for private security
Few industry standards or guidelines to ensure effectiveness and professionalism
Little research and theory development
Why was private security successful during the Industrial Revolution?
Citizens were skeptical of public safety agencies and secured their property privately
Women began to be hired by private security and were thought to be more trustworthy
Public safety agencies were busy patrolling businesses, so average citizens turned to private security
Factories created jurisdictional problems for public service agencies
What year was the Metropolitan Police Act enacted?
1742
1829
1842
1838
Which of the following is NOT a difference between private security and public safety?
Public safety agencies employ more individuals than private
security
Public safety agencies are committed to the general public and private
security has specific clients
Public safety agencies have regulated training standards, while private security does not
Public safety agencies have legal authority while private security does not
What decade saw an increase of hijackings and the need for private security to conduct airline security?
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
Why are public safety agencies hesitant to share terrorist information according to the segment?
Competition for jobs
Desire to keep information from the public
Lack of information to share
Private security is not trained to handle information
Why are public safety agencies hesitant to share terrorist information according to the segment?
Competition for jobs
Desire to keep information from the public
Lack of information to share
Private security is not trained to handle information
Which of the following is NOT a challenge to collaboration according to the segment?
Undefined roles for private security
Job competition between private security and public safety agencies
Lack of good communication
Little knowledge about cyber crimes
Which of the following is NOT a mutual benefit of public safety agencies and private security collaboration according to the segment?
Redefining the roles of private security and public safety agencies
Unique training and expertise
Increase information available during investigations
Offers more force when necessary
What percentage of private security services is guarding?
33 percent
46 percent
75 percent
29 percent
What is NOT an example of a non-criminal case for which one would call a private
investigator?
Missing persons
Domestic issues
Insurance fraud
Product Liability
What is the definition of jurisdiction?
What is the definition of jurisdiction?
The right to take personal objects to use as evidence
An agreement to end an investigation
Having control or authority over someone or something
Which of the following does NOT describe alarm monitoring?
It is the process of surveilling an alarm
It happens in a central monitoring station by both humans and
technologies
It requires calling the appropriate public safety agency when the alarm is triggered
It requires to have an in - person guard
What animal did ancient Romans use as alarms?
Geese
Dogs
Pigs
Chickens
In early England who was held responsible for law enforcement according to the presentation?
Police
Bailiffs
Thief-takers
Sheriffs
Which of the following is NOT true about Allan Pinkerton?
He was employed as a bounty hunter before founding Pinkerton Detective Agency
He immigrated to the United States
He pioneered handwriting examinations
He set a strict code of ethics for his employees
What 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 9/11 World Trade Center attacks?
It illuminated problems between private security and public safety agencies
It meant less money was allotted to private security
It increased the need for establishing private security industry
standards
It increased pressure to anticipate and protect against internal and external attacks
What organization is establishing standards to improve private security professionalism, effectiveness and collaboration with public safety agencies?
Pinkerton & Company
National Automobile Theft Bureau
ASIS International
Insurance Crime Prevention
