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: - ANSWERSecurus
Pinkerton advanced the cause of international police cooperation by sharing information with the: - ANSWERFrench Surete
In Early...
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: - ANSWERSecurus
Pinkerton advanced the cause of international police cooperation by sharing information with the: -
ANSWERFrench 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 - ANSWERThief Takers
Henry Fielding, an English Magistrate, is credited with developing the first private investigative
agency, which was called the: - ANSWERBow Street Runners
In 1828, the Metropolitan Police Act, which created the now famous "Bobbies," was passed by: -
ANSWERParliament
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: - ANSWERIt was too costly
What city developed the first colonial "night watch" in 1631 - ANSWERBoston
The development of private security in the United States can be traced back to which individual? -
ANSWERAllan 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? -
ANSWERWells and Fargo
, The first comprehensive studies of the U.S. private security industry were known collectively as: -
ANSWERHallcrest 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? - ANSWERWashington Perry Brinks
What did the Railway Police Act actually do? - ANSWERAllowed railroads to establish proprietary
security forces
Which group was formed in the early 20th century as a central repository of criminal information
involving the theft of automobiles, and developed a theft database - ANSWERNational Automobile
Theft Bureau (NATB)
The two-week course designed for chief security officers and high-level security managers was
developed by - ANSWERWharton/ASIS
What report attributed both the fear of crime and the limits of the police to provide protection, to
the rise in employment in the area of private security and away from public policing? -
ANSWERHallcrest Reports
What term is used to describe a comprehensive physical examination of the premise and a thorough
inspection of all security systems? - ANSWERSecurity Survey
Generally, most security surveys will include the following except for: - ANSWEREmployee interviews
Congress began investigations of private security firms as a result of the strikebreaking debacle at the
Carnegie Steel Works in 1892. The result was that many states: - ANSWERpassed laws prohibiting
armed merchants from entering their borders
In the 1950s, five security professionals met to discuss problems that they were experiencing that
were affecting their businesses. This led to the formation of which organization? - ANSWERASIS
Which professional association initiated the certification process for "Certified Protection
Professionals", also called the CPP - ANSWERASIS- American Society of Industrial Security
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