The word security comes from the Latin word that literally means "without care," "free from care," "free from danger," or "safe. The Latin word was: - ANSWER Securus
Pinkerton advanced the cause of international police cooperation by sharing information with the: - ANSWER French Surete
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The word security comes from the Latin word that literally means "without care," "free from care," "free
from danger," or "safe. The Latin word was: - ANSWER Securus
Pinkerton advanced the cause of international police cooperation by sharing information with the: -
ANSWER French Surete
In Early England, which individuals served as a type of private police force and were paid a bounty,
essentially, for every criminal they arrested - ANSWER Thief Takers
Henry Fielding, an English Magistrate, is credited with developing the first private investigative agency,
which was called the: - ANSWER Bow Street Runners
In 1828, the Metropolitan Police Act, which created the now famous "Bobbies," was passed by: -
ANSWER Parliament
Even though there was enough crime to justify forming a civil police force, most people did not want a
formal, professional force because it was a threat to their freedom and: - ANSWER It was too costly
What city developed the first colonial "night watch" in 1631 - ANSWER Boston
, The development of private security in the United States can be traced back to which individual? -
ANSWER Allan Pinkerton
Which individuals formed an agency that was responsible for the formation of American Express, a
company which was responsible for transporting bank documents and is still in business today? -
ANSWER Wells and Fargo
The first comprehensive studies of the U.S. private security industry were known collectively as: -
ANSWER Hallcrest Reports
Which individual is responsible for the development of the armored car used to carry money and
valuables, which led to the world's largest armored car company? - ANSWER Washington Perry Brinks
What agency was formulated after the 9/11 attacks to replace poor screeners at our nation's airports? -
ANSWER Transportation Security Administration
Some warn that private security officers are not accountable because they are not bound by the: -
ANSWER Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding civil liberties issues, such as Miranda
The process involved in the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a risk and the initiation of action to
eliminate the risk entirely or reduce the threat of harm to an acceptable level, is referred to as: -
ANSWER Risk Management
Which term in security operations is the process of balancing the cost of security with the overall
corporate goal of producing goods, services and profits? - ANSWER Risk Management
The essential tools involved with risk management are: - ANSWER Risk Analysis (or risk assessment) and
security survey
The paramount concern of the owner of a building or a local government is the: - ANSWER Mitigation of
an attack
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