2026 – Security Studies Study and Review Material
What is the name for professionals hired to prevent people from intruding, trespassing, or
vandalizing certain individuals or properties? - ANS✔✔ B. Private security officers
Research shows that private security officers now outnumber public police officers in how many
countries around the globe? - ANS✔✔ A. 40
What is the term for a federal, state, or local agency that focuses on the welfare and protection
of the general public? - ANS✔✔ C. Public safety agency
Which of the following is an example of a public safety agency? - ANS✔✔ A. Local police
department
The first major difference between public and private safety providers has to do with who they:
- ANS✔✔ C. Serve
What is a preventative measure a department or company can take to reduce their risk of
property losses? - ANS✔✔ D. Loss prevention
Which of the following careers can be pursued with only 30 hours of training? - ANS✔✔ C.
Private security officer
What kind of arrest can be performed by an ordinary person without a warrant? - ANS✔✔ C.
Citizen