U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show about 1.3 million Americans worked in security roles in May 2025, roughly 16% higher than in 2016. Robert H. Perry Consulting estimates U.S. private security industry revenue rose 17% over the past decade and will exceed $50 billion in 2025; it estimates security outsourcing revenue at about $35 billion, covering electronic security systems and manned-guard services. Government data note violent crime rates have fallen over decades, but a string of high-

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show about 1.3 million Americans worked in security roles in May 2025, roughly 16% higher than in 2016. Robert H. Perry Consulting estimates U.S. private security industry revenue rose 17% over the past decade and will exceed $50 billion in 2025; it estimates security outsourcing revenue at about $35 billion, covering electronic security systems and manned-guard services. Government data note violent crime rates have fallen over decades, but a string of high-profile incidents has driven increased local security spending.