Which of the following statements is true about the growth of private security in the United States?
A)There are now more sworn police officers than private security officers.
B)Sworn police officers equal the number of private security officers today.
C)There are an estimated three times more private security officers than public law enforcement officers.
D)Private security officers now handle all police investigations.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 1.1 million private security officers employed in the United States in 2018, compared to roughly 680,000 sworn police officers. Therefore, there are estimated to be three times more private security officers than public law enforcement officers. Option A and B are incorrect as they state there are now more or equal number of police officers than private security officers, which is not true. Option D is also incorrect as private security officers do not handle police investigations.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Growth