History of Security in the Us
Historical Development of Private Security in the United States
Pamela Adamoyurka
University of Maryland University College
Without a doubt the profession of private security has evolved over time. Today if you were to ask group of Americans at what point in history did the need for private security became significant, you’re likely to receive one of the two answers. Half would say toward the ending of World War II, because many of the man returning from the war had prior military police training and acquired work within the private sector as private police (security). While the younger individuals within the group will likely respond, private security became significant after 9/11; due to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) being created in 2002 (Maggio, 2009; Ortmeier, 2009). By and large the private security personnel has an extensive history and a long time line of origins. Taking a look at the American culture many traditions, customs and practices developed overtime and so did the profession of private security in some aspect. Throughout early history the need for private security was relevant in some areas more than others. The wealthy employed private personnel (security) to protect and safeguard not only themselves and their family but what we today in modern times would consider their wealth, things like money, jewels, and cattle. Due to the fact that in early times there was no such thing as a bank many of the wealthier kept these things in their homes in retrospects this would attract thieves invaders or their neighbors whom wanted their wealth and land (Maggio, 2009). This need for safety of person and property is what got the ball rolling all within itself. The historical development of private security in the United States can be traced back the early 1800s, starting with the development of the first public police departments in Detroit, Michigan (Ortmeier, 2009). Within this paper we will take a journey through the historical factors
Pamela Adamoyurka
University of Maryland University College
Without a doubt the profession of private security has evolved over time. Today if you were to ask group of Americans at what point in history did the need for private security became significant, you’re likely to receive one of the two answers. Half would say toward the ending of World War II, because many of the man returning from the war had prior military police training and acquired work within the private sector as private police (security). While the younger individuals within the group will likely respond, private security became significant after 9/11; due to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) being created in 2002 (Maggio, 2009; Ortmeier, 2009). By and large the private security personnel has an extensive history and a long time line of origins. Taking a look at the American culture many traditions, customs and practices developed overtime and so did the profession of private security in some aspect. Throughout early history the need for private security was relevant in some areas more than others. The wealthy employed private personnel (security) to protect and safeguard not only themselves and their family but what we today in modern times would consider their wealth, things like money, jewels, and cattle. Due to the fact that in early times there was no such thing as a bank many of the wealthier kept these things in their homes in retrospects this would attract thieves invaders or their neighbors whom wanted their wealth and land (Maggio, 2009). This need for safety of person and property is what got the ball rolling all within itself. The historical development of private security in the United States can be traced back the early 1800s, starting with the development of the first public police departments in Detroit, Michigan (Ortmeier, 2009). Within this paper we will take a journey through the historical factors
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