Private Security Exam Review, 2026 – Security Studies
Study and Review Material
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: - correct answer ✔✔ Securus
Pinkerton advanced the cause of international police cooperation by sharing information with
the: - correct answer ✔✔ French Surety
In Early England, which individuals served as a type of private police force and were paid a
bounty, essentially, for every criminal they arrested - correct answer ✔✔ Thief Takers
Henry Fielding, an English Magistrate, is credited with developing the first private investigative
agency, which was called the: - correct answer ✔✔ Bow Street Runners
In 1828, the Metropolitan Police Act, which created the now famous "Bobbies," was passed by:
- correct 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: - correct answer
✔✔ It was too costly
What city developed the first colonial "night watch" in 1631 - correct answer ✔✔ Boston
The development of private security in the United States can be traced back to which
individual? - correct answer ✔✔ Allan Pinkerton
Study and Review Material
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: - correct answer ✔✔ Securus
Pinkerton advanced the cause of international police cooperation by sharing information with
the: - correct answer ✔✔ French Surety
In Early England, which individuals served as a type of private police force and were paid a
bounty, essentially, for every criminal they arrested - correct answer ✔✔ Thief Takers
Henry Fielding, an English Magistrate, is credited with developing the first private investigative
agency, which was called the: - correct answer ✔✔ Bow Street Runners
In 1828, the Metropolitan Police Act, which created the now famous "Bobbies," was passed by:
- correct 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: - correct answer
✔✔ It was too costly
What city developed the first colonial "night watch" in 1631 - correct answer ✔✔ Boston
The development of private security in the United States can be traced back to which
individual? - correct answer ✔✔ Allan Pinkerton
