Private Security Test, 2026 – Security Studies Study and
Review Material
What is the primary role of private security? - correct answer ✔✔ Protect people, property, and
assets
How does private security differ from public law enforcement? - correct answer ✔✔ Private
security protects private interests; law enforcement enforces laws for the public.
What agency regulates private security in Texas? - correct answer ✔✔ Texas Department of
Public Safety (DPS).
Who was Allan Pinkerton, and why is he significant? **** - correct answer ✔✔ Founder of the
Pinkerton Agency, famous for protecting Lincoln and investigating crimes.
What are common duties of private security officers? - correct answer ✔✔ Patrol, monitor,
prevent crime, control access, and respond to threats.
What was the first large-scale private security firm in the U.S.? - correct answer ✔✔ Pinkerton
National Detective Agency.
What historical events contributed to the rise of private security? - correct answer ✔✔
Industrial Revolution, labor strikes, and limited law enforcement in early America.
What is the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702? - correct answer ✔✔ Texas law regulating
private security licensing and rules.
What role did the Pinkerton Agency play in U.S. history? - correct answer ✔✔ Protected
businesses, investigated crimes, and handled labor disputes.
Review Material
What is the primary role of private security? - correct answer ✔✔ Protect people, property, and
assets
How does private security differ from public law enforcement? - correct answer ✔✔ Private
security protects private interests; law enforcement enforces laws for the public.
What agency regulates private security in Texas? - correct answer ✔✔ Texas Department of
Public Safety (DPS).
Who was Allan Pinkerton, and why is he significant? **** - correct answer ✔✔ Founder of the
Pinkerton Agency, famous for protecting Lincoln and investigating crimes.
What are common duties of private security officers? - correct answer ✔✔ Patrol, monitor,
prevent crime, control access, and respond to threats.
What was the first large-scale private security firm in the U.S.? - correct answer ✔✔ Pinkerton
National Detective Agency.
What historical events contributed to the rise of private security? - correct answer ✔✔
Industrial Revolution, labor strikes, and limited law enforcement in early America.
What is the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702? - correct answer ✔✔ Texas law regulating
private security licensing and rules.
What role did the Pinkerton Agency play in U.S. history? - correct answer ✔✔ Protected
businesses, investigated crimes, and handled labor disputes.
