Crime Is Falling. So Why Is Private Security Booming?

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Private security has become a major business as companies invest more in security guards, executive protection, corporate security, surveillance technology and physical security services. CNBC's Alex Harring goes inside Allied Universal to examine what is driving demand, how technology is reshaping the private security industry and why low pay, high turnover, training and growing responsibilities remain challenges for security guards. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:16 Inside Allied Universal 5:00 Demand for security 6:44 Labor force Produced by: Charlotte Morabito Reporting by: Alex Harring Edited by: Erin Black Camera: Mickey Todiwala Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Park, Alisa Stern Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin Additional Footage: Getty Images, Allied Universal » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Rea

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