PRINBMF B: U3 L12 The Role of
Private Security
What is the name for professionals hired to prevent people from intruding, trespassing, or
vandalizing certain individuals or properties? - Answer B. Private security officers
Research shows that private security officers now outnumber public police officers in how many
countries around the globe? - Answer A. 40
What is the term for a federal, state, or local agency that focuses on the welfare and protection
of the general public? - Answer C. Public safety agency
Which of the following is an example of a public safety agency? - Answer A. Local police
department
The first major difference between public and private safety providers has to do with who they:
- Answer C. Serve
What is a preventative measure a department or company can take to reduce their risk of
property losses? - Answer D. Loss prevention
Which of the following careers can be pursued with only 30 hours of training? - Answer C.
Private security officer
What kind of arrest can be performed by an ordinary person without a warrant? - Answer C.
Citizen
Which of the following is TRUE regarding police and security rights and responsibilities? -
Answer A. Police officers have more authority when it comes to searches but not
questioning on private property.
$65,400 annually or $31 per hour is the average salary for which position? - Answer B. Public
police officer
In which ancient society did private security guards watch over valuables, guard tombs, and
protect public places like markets and parks? - Answer D. Egypt
The United States Secret Service is a federal investigative law enforcement agency that focuses
on which of the following? - Answer D. Crime investigation and protection
Private Security
What is the name for professionals hired to prevent people from intruding, trespassing, or
vandalizing certain individuals or properties? - Answer B. Private security officers
Research shows that private security officers now outnumber public police officers in how many
countries around the globe? - Answer A. 40
What is the term for a federal, state, or local agency that focuses on the welfare and protection
of the general public? - Answer C. Public safety agency
Which of the following is an example of a public safety agency? - Answer A. Local police
department
The first major difference between public and private safety providers has to do with who they:
- Answer C. Serve
What is a preventative measure a department or company can take to reduce their risk of
property losses? - Answer D. Loss prevention
Which of the following careers can be pursued with only 30 hours of training? - Answer C.
Private security officer
What kind of arrest can be performed by an ordinary person without a warrant? - Answer C.
Citizen
Which of the following is TRUE regarding police and security rights and responsibilities? -
Answer A. Police officers have more authority when it comes to searches but not
questioning on private property.
$65,400 annually or $31 per hour is the average salary for which position? - Answer B. Public
police officer
In which ancient society did private security guards watch over valuables, guard tombs, and
protect public places like markets and parks? - Answer D. Egypt
The United States Secret Service is a federal investigative law enforcement agency that focuses
on which of the following? - Answer D. Crime investigation and protection
