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AssignmentMultiple Choice

History of the Private Security Industry

Question 1 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Why was the company that Allan Pinkerton’s sons took over considered a risk in Ohio?

Answer
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The son did not have the intelligence and backing as did Allan Pinkerton.
B
With over 30,000 Pinkerton agents, a wealthy person could actually control a military-size force.
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Securitas and G4S would band together and mount an army against some states.
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Pinkerton was the first and largest security provider in the nation.
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