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The big business of personal protection: How private security became a $50 billion industry

Friday, September 4, 2026


Private security spending and guard employment have increased in recent years. The industry is valued at approximately $50 billion. This growth has occurred alongside declining violent crime rates nationally.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/private-security-spending-crime-allied-universal.html

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