PRIVATE SECURITY ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADE A+
◉ 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 did the Railway Police Act actually do? Answer: Allowed
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 Answer: National Automobile Theft
Bureau (NATB)
◉ The two-week course designed for chief security officers and high-
level security managers was developed by Answer: Wharton/ASIS
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADE A+
◉ 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 did the Railway Police Act actually do? Answer: Allowed
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 Answer: National Automobile Theft
Bureau (NATB)
◉ The two-week course designed for chief security officers and high-
level security managers was developed by Answer: Wharton/ASIS
